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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 1941:
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.Co-operating with teachers promotes learning, it does not help to be........................
  • A Destructive
  • B Confrontational
  • C Defensive
  • D Irrational
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Question 1942:
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.
Only two months after the honour was conferred on the Minister, his dishonesty made the Head of State ...................it.
  • A Recall
  • B Reverse
  • C Revoke
  • D Reclaim
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Question 1943:
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.
Despite all my attempts to refute the charges against me, my sister tried to............them
  • A Defend
  • B Prove
  • C Investigate
  • D Maintain
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Question 1944:
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 government's efforts to improve the economy of the country rather...............it
  • A Destroyed
  • B Spoilt
  • C Complicated
  • D Worsened
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Question 1945:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
I really like working in that office; I found the..........very friendly.
  • A Condition
  • B Atmosphere
  • C Air
  • D Situation
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