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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 3656:
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.
  • A Effort
  • B Coercion
  • C Influence
  • D Pressure
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Question 3657:
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared.
  • A Company
  • B Friendship
  • C Peace
  • D Understanding
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Question 3658:
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
. The reckless driver was admonished to be ______
  • A Cautious
  • B Responsible
  • C Reliable
  • D Considerate
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Question 3659:
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The old man rebuked the thug and his children ____________ him for doing so.
  • A Commended
  • B Embraced
  • C Thanked
  • D Supported
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Question 3660:
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ____________ licences.
  • A Artificial
  • B Fraudulent
  • C Fake
  • D Substandard
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