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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 446:
From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile
  • A Expensive
  • B Uncommon
  • C Golden
  • D Imported
  • E Delicate
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Question 447:
From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of obscene films.
  • A Violent
  • B Dangerous
  • C Immoral
  • D Frightful
  • E Juvenile
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Question 448:
From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His approach to work is rather perfunctory
  • A Careful
  • B Serious
  • C Careless
  • D Encouraging
  • E Bad
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Question 449:
From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of the company was invaluable
  • A Inestimable
  • B Unnoticeable
  • C Negligible
  • D Inconsequential
  • E Measurable
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Question 450:
From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive
  • A Definite
  • B Annoyed
  • C Elusive
  • D Clear
  • E Undecided
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