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Waec English Language Questions

Question 3506:
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.
  • A Candid
  • B Appealing
  • C Polite
  • D Complimentary
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Question 3507:
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was
  • A Booed
  • B Rejected
  • C Abused
  • D Scorned
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Question 3508:
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies: he needed ______ men.
  • A Skilled
  • B Practical
  • C Learned
  • D Seasoned
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Question 3509:
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son's account was _______
  • A Probable
  • B Compelling
  • C Factual
  • D Necessary
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Question 3510:
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a _______ Smell.
  • A Fragrant
  • B Spicy
  • C Clean
  • D Dry
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