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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 2051:
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 investigator relied solely on conjectures, which were not as reliable as...........
  • A Facts
  • B Hearsay
  • C Figures
  • D Fabrications
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Question 2052:
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.
It was obvious that Modou committed the crime,but his friends were still.............
  • A Unhappy
  • B Doubtful
  • C Suspicious
  • D Confident
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Question 2053:
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 was blamed for implementing polices that favoured the elite at the expense of the................
  • A Workers
  • B Wealthy
  • C Masses
  • D Oppressed
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Question 2054:
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.
His suggestion on how to deal with the thief was invaluable, but the police considered it................
  • A Useless
  • B Impossible
  • C Necessary
  • D Timely
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Question 2055:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The woman's behaviour clearly shows that her love for her husband was merely,.............
  • A Superstitious
  • B Superlative
  • C Elusive
  • D Superficial
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