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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 41:
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
My choice of a partner would be based on character, not looks
  • A Visibility
  • B Feasibility
  • C Appearance
  • D Stares
  • E Posture
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Question 42:
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The girl has just come out of the fattening room and her waist is adorned with beads.
  • A Surrounded
  • B Decorated
  • C Besieged
  • D Defaced
  • E Bedraggled
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Question 43:
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Ade is very winsome yet his neighbour finds it difficult to put up with him.
  • A Live with
  • B Tolerate
  • C Depend on
  • D Rely on
  • E Stay with
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Question 44:
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
There are some drugs that could exacerbate a particular illness
  • A Heal
  • B Ameliorate
  • C Lengthen
  • D Worsen
  • E Detect
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Question 45:
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
In accordance with the practice of his religion, Raman's body was interred the day he died
  • A Sanctified
  • B Preserved
  • C Cremated
  • D Buried
  • E Entered
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