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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 3391:
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
  • A Remedy
  • B Measure
  • C Discouragement
  • D Prevention
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Question 3392:
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new bank is fast becoming insolvent.
  • A Inactive
  • B Ineffective
  • C Bankrupt
  • D Lax
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Question 3393:
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He did all he could to defend his master.
  • A Fortify
  • B Secure
  • C Protect
  • D Cover
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Question 3394:
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.
  • A Cordial
  • B Polite
  • C Merciful
  • D Gentle
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Question 3395:
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You have no excuse________late.
  • A In being
  • B To being
  • C Been
  • D For being
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