WAEC - English Language (1998)

  • 1
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    By nature armed robbers are ruthless I have never seen a ........ one among them
    إجابة
    (A)
    humane
  • 2
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    The taxi driver slowed while overtaking the lorry when the proper thing to do was for him to have.........
    إجابة
    (E)
    accelerated
  • 3
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    The probationary workers do not have the same rights as .....staff
    إجابة
    (A)
    approved
  • 4
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    The journey by road.....where the rail journey ended
    إجابة
    (C)
    commenced
  • 5

    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    Instead of laughing about this serious matter, you should be

    إجابة
    (B)
    sober
  • 6
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    After years of hostility the two communities now live in...........
    إجابة
    (E)
    amity
  • 7
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    Mrs. Apata is always moody while her husband is for ever.........
    إجابة
    (A)
    cheerful
  • 8
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    The judge ruled that the first transaction was valid while the second was............
    إجابة
    (D)
    void
  • 9
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    Ebere's ........contrasts with his brother's indolence
    إجابة
    (E)
    diligence
  • 10
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    Elders are expected to be ......where youths are green
    إجابة
    (C)
    experienced
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The officer expressed his...........at being unfairly dismissed
    إجابة
    (D)
    indignation
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    It gives me much......to welcome you to the beginning of the new session
    إجابة
    (C)
    pleasure
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Miss Anieke is very...with her pupils because she loves them all
    إجابة
    (B)
    familiar
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    He added a brief......to his letter
    إجابة
    (A)
    postscript
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The.......that the hospital should be upgraded was warmly welcomed.
    إجابة
    (E)
    proposal
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The visitors expressed appreciation for the .......... shown to them during their stay
    إجابة
    (E)
    hospitality
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The judge...........her to two year's imprisonment
    إجابة
    (E)
    sentenced
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The principal..........the student for performing brilliantly in the examinations
    إجابة
    (D)
    commended
  • 19
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Akpan is generally......as the most experienced mason in the town
    إجابة
    (B)
    recongnized
  • 20
    From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The Board of Directors is discussing how the company can be run more......
    إجابة
    (E)
    efficiently
  • 21
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    My Gajere is generous to a fault with everything he has.............This means that he is ...........
    إجابة
    (C)
    excessively generous
  • 22
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    What I have told you is the gospel truth . This means that the information is
    إجابة
    (D)
    completely true
  • 23
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    Walter is the dictator's hatchetman. This means that Walter
    إجابة
    (A)
    discredits or eliminates the dictator's opponents
  • 24
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    Yekini scored a brilliant hat trick in the final match of the football competition.This means that he
    إجابة
    (D)
    scored three goals in the match
  • 25
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    When Audu took that step, he was on the horns of a dilemma. This means that he
    إجابة
    (B)
    faced a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
  • 26
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her. This means means that John should
    إجابة
    (A)
    solve his own problems first
  • 27
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    Amuneke has decided to hang his boots. This means that he
    إجابة
    (C)
    is about to stop playing the game
  • 28
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    The famous film star found dancing a pretty Kettle of fish. This means that
    إجابة
    (B)
    it was an awkward experience
  • 29
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    The minister's explanation begged the question. This means that the minister's explanation
    إجابة
    (A)
    avoided the real issue
  • 30
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    The principal's quarters are out of bounds to students. This means that the quarters are
    إجابة
    (C)
    not open to students
  • 31
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    He eventually found the missing book.
    إجابة
    (E)
    finally
  • 32
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused
    إجابة
    (B)
    reinforces
  • 33
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion
    إجابة
    (A)
    threatening
  • 34
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    The man retired after thirty-five years of meritorious service to the nation
    إجابة
    (C)
    commendable
  • 35
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    The story he told was incredible
    إجابة
    (D)
    unbelievable
  • 36
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    The bond of unity in his country is fragile
    إجابة
    (B)
    weak
  • 37
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable
    إجابة
    (A)
    excusable
  • 38
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    We were treated to a very sumptuous meal at the party
    إجابة
    (E)
    expensive
  • 39
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    Charles' concern for Diana is affected
    إجابة
    (C)
    pretended
  • 40
    From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    We need an expert to decipher the code
    إجابة
    (E)
    interpret
  • 41
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The two warring parties met for five days to iron........their differences.
    إجابة
    (D)
    out
  • 42
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The business tycoon's daughter was carried........by the flattery of her suitor
    إجابة
    (D)
    away
  • 43
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The measures taken were intended to bring.....the prices of consumer goods
    إجابة
    (D)
    down
  • 44
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    I was still explaining my actions when Tina rudely cut..............
    إجابة
    (D)
    in
  • 45
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The girl thought that she would get.........with her stubbornness.
    إجابة
    (C)
    away
  • 46
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We asked him to come with us and ......
    إجابة
    (B)
    he did
  • 47
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Although he greeted her..........
    إجابة
    (C)
    she did not answer
  • 48
    From the words or group of words lettered A to S, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The thief died shortly after.......shot at by the police
    إجابة
    (D)
    being
  • 49
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    If you don't withdraw the defamatory statement, I shall have no alternative.........seek redress in a court of law.
    إجابة
    (D)
    but to
  • 50
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    She said that she heard Julie........
    إجابة
    (A)
    sing
  • 51
    From the words or group of words lettered A to S, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    It is useless.........with a fool
    إجابة
    (D)
    arguing
  • 52
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    .........committed the offence will be dealt with.
    إجابة
    (D)
    whoever
  • 53
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Hardly had he completed narrating the story......the poor woman collapsed
    إجابة
    (C)
    when
  • 54
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Four men, one of....wore a sunshade, entered the room
    إجابة
    (C)
    whom
  • 55
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    No sooner had Uche arrived at the meeting.......the proceedings began
    إجابة
    (A)
    than
  • 56
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    I am sorry to bother you.......I have something important to tell you
    إجابة
    (B)
    but
  • 57
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    I was not only tired.......sick.
    إجابة
    (A)
    but also
  • 58
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Idi is neither too tall.......short.
    إجابة
    (B)
    nor too
  • 59
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    There will be no trouble...you do the assignment.
    إجابة
    (C)
    as long as
  • 60
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Nda won't like it........?
    إجابة
    (D)
    will he
  • 61
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    She hurt herself.........?
    إجابة
    (C)
    didn't she
  • 62
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Aliyu can change his mind.........?
    إجابة
    (A)
    can't he
  • 63
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The vehicle wasn't serviceable..........?
    إجابة
    (D)
    was it
  • 64
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    He wasn't unanimously elected president......?
    إجابة
    (A)
    was he
  • 65
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Those old tables and chairs are very valuable.......
    إجابة
    (B)
    furniture
  • 66

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Your contribution is not........for you to share in the profit.

    إجابة
    (D)
    enough
  • 67
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The teacher's .....of the word is faulty.
    إجابة
    (D)
    pronunciation
  • 68
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The sole occupant of the car was injured in the.......accident
    إجابة
    (B)
    ghastly
  • 69
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The woman walked...fast that the little girl couldn't catch up with her.
    إجابة
    (C)
    so
  • 70
    In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    similarity
  • 71
    In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    usually
  • 72
    In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    depending
  • 73
    In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    context
  • 74
    In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (E)
    contest
  • 75
    In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    procured
  • 76
    In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    hardly
  • 77
    In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    synonyms
  • 78
    In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    consequently
  • 79
    In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (E)
    careful
  • 80
    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    choice
  • 81
    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    down
  • 82
    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    examine
  • 83
    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (E)
    select
  • 84
    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    possible
  • 85
    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (E)
    resistance
  • 86
    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    technician
  • 87
    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    sample
  • 88
    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    carry
  • 89
    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    stages
  • 90
    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    inflammation
  • 91
    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    organisms
  • 92
    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (E)
    microscope
  • 93
    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    contagious
  • 94
    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    hygiene
  • 95
    In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (E)
    sterilizing