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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 451:
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.
He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.
  • A Praises
  • B Requests
  • C Denials
  • D Curses
  • E Apologies
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Question 452:
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.
Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family
  • A Disgrace
  • B Pride
  • C Calamity
  • D Disappointment
  • E Disaster
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Question 453:
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 politician was given a tumultuous welcome when he came to address the rally.
  • A Pleasant
  • B Noisy
  • C Discouraging
  • D Strange
  • E Well-organized
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Question 454:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everyone must be ...bed by 9.00p.m
  • A Over
  • B Inside
  • C On
  • D In
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Question 455:
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Femi was told not to allow pleasure to interfere....his duty.
  • A On
  • B Over
  • C With
  • D Beside
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