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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 1891:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The policies of this government favour the elite rather than the
  • A Masses
  • B Opressed
  • C Public
  • D Unemployed
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Question 1892:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to............on the tarmac
  • A Land
  • B Come down
  • C Alight
  • D Drop
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Question 1893:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Although Chide's manners are quite refined his colleague's are rather.....
  • A Bold
  • B Crude
  • C Hostile
  • D Rash
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Question 1894:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
I am quite outspoken but my brother is...............
  • A Dumb
  • B Indolent
  • C Taciturn
  • D Modest
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Question 1895:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
All the people in the bus died in that........accident
  • A Serious
  • B Reckless
  • C Fatal
  • D Dangerous
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