English Language Past Questions | West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

Question 31

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.In trying to escape, the thief ran _____ the police.

Options

A) upon

B) by

C) into

D) through

The correct answer is C.

Question 32

o D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.I have always counted _____his friendship.

Options

A) in

B) to

C) with

D) on

The correct answer is D.

Question 33

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.The caller was told to _____the line

Options

A) hold off

B) hold up

C) hold on

D) hold

The correct answer is C.

Question 34

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.The coach _____him to have scored a goal

Options

A) was expecting

B) expected

C) had expected

D) has expected

The correct answer is C.

Question 35

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.After eating all the mangoes, he shouldn't complain of stomach, _____

Options

A) isn't it

B) would he

C) should he

D) should it

The correct answer is C.

Question 36

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.The professor's explanation of the point was very lucid

Options

A) long

B) clear

C) prompt

D) complicated

The correct answer is B.

Question 37

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.The luminous hands of the clock attracted the baby

Options

A) bright

B) colourful

C) glaring

D) beautiful

The correct answer is A.

Question 38

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.That utterance is quit unlike you, please,come _____it

Options

A) through

B) of

C) off

D) against

The correct answer is C.

Question 39

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.If i _____ enough money, i would buy a car.

Options

A) had

B) have had

C) had had

D) have

The correct answer is B.

Question 40

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.He should take _____the appointment next week.

Options

A) in

B) up

C) on

D) to

The correct answer is B.


Question 41

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.Children often behave badly out of ignorance

Options

A) illiteracy

B) inexperienced

C) unfamiliarity

D) simplicity

The correct answer is B.

Question 42

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.This is a chance of a life time

Options

A) an advantage

B) a privilege

C) an opportuinity

D) a possibility

The correct answer is C.

Question 43

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.She lived a virtuous life

Options

A) modest

B) brave

C) normal

D) righteous

The correct answer is D.

Question 44

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.Olu insisted on his freedom to choose his career.

Options

A) wish

B) independence

C) ability

D) right

The correct answer is D.

Question 45

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.Hindering justice may earn you a fine

Options

A) impeding

B) retarding

C) stopping

D) Delaying

The correct answer is A.

Question 46

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentenceHe was sad to learn the his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has

Options

A) gone oversees

B) gone mad

C) lost his job

D) been very ill

The correct answer is B.

Question 47

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentenceThe young young quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man

Options

A) wanted to avoid disgrace

B) did not want to be slapped

C) wanted to preserve his looks

D) did not want to be a debtor

The correct answer is A.

Question 48

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.Modou is endowed with a great potential.

Options

A) enlightened

B) provided

C) gifted

D) inspired

The correct answer is C.

Question 49

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.Collaboration is essential to success of the team

Options

A) desired

B) indespensable

C) effective

D) appropraite

The correct answer is B.

Question 50

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. I really wish to assure you that we now have a reliable leader.

Options

A) Dependable

B) realistic

C) sensible

D) resolute

The correct answer is A.

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