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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 221:
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
His doctor ...the illness as yellow fever, not malaria.
  • A Prescribed
  • B Examined
  • C Discovered
  • D Announced
  • E Diagnosed
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Question 222:
From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Since the writer did not indicate his name, the editor decided not to publish such ...article.
  • A A discourteous
  • B An anonymous
  • C A scandalous
  • D A libellous
  • E A cowardly
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Question 223:
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleague was willing to hold brief for her. This means that
  • A Her colleagues were afraid
  • B She was not trusted
  • C Her colleagues did not want to represent her
  • D She had quarelled with her colleagues
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Question 224:
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Telling lies has become second nature of Kunle. This means that Kunle
  • A Rarely tells lies
  • B Always tells lies
  • C Tells lies has become second thoughts
  • D Learnt to tell lies from childhood
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Question 225:
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
For us to accomplish the task successfully, all hands must be on deck. This means that every body
  • A Should push with his hands
  • B Will have to travel by sea
  • C Must cooperate
  • D Should take a test before continuing the task
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