WAEC - English Language (2010)

  • 1

    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

    The handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband's ..........salary

    إجابة
    (B)
    meagre
  • 2

    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

    The media houses should employ both the novice and the............journalist

    إجابة
    (D)
    veteran
  • 3

    In each of the following sentences, correctly fill the gap with he appropriate option.

    Chief Osa prefers fame in the village to............in the city

    إجابة
    (D)
    obscurity
  • 4
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
    While the Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as.............
    إجابة
    (B)
    crucial
  • 5
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
    It pays to be firm rather than..........in a case like this.
    إجابة
    (A)
    flexible
  • 6
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
    The man's first wife is loyal while second is............
    إجابة
    (A)
    unfaithful
  • 7

    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

    Rather than convict him, the impartial judge........him.

    إجابة
    (D)
    acquitted
  • 8
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
    Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at..................them
    إجابة
    (C)
    separating
  • 9
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
    We thought that Uncle Sam's health had improved but it had rather................
    إجابة
    (B)
    deteriorated
  • 10

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    One very important aspect of human relationship is.................trust.

    إجابة
    (C)
    mutual
  • 11

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.

    إجابة
    (B)
    simultaneously
  • 12

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.

    إجابة
    (B)
    simultaneously
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The committee is charged with finding a .......solution to the crisis
    إجابة
    (C)
    lasting
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party
    إجابة
    (D)
    rivalry
  • 15

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud

    إجابة
    (A)
    literally
  • 16

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected

    إجابة
    (B)
    authenticity
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face.
    إجابة
    (C)
    expression
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons
    إجابة
    (A)
    inspired
  • 19

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ...................

    إجابة
    (C)
    stand still
  • 20
    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.
    James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they
    إجابة
    (A)
    were always angry with each other
  • 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 book has become dog-eared through use. This means that
    إجابة
    (A)
    the corners of the pages of my book are crumpled
  • 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.
    Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is
    إجابة
    (D)
    an unbending capitalist
  • 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.
    Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie. This means that my cousin will
    إجابة
    (C)
    apologize
  • 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.
    I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked
    إجابة
    (B)
    about their job
  • 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.
    His decision to reconcile with his former agent paid off. This means that the reconciliation
    إجابة
    (A)
    yieled positive results
  • 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.
    The beauty of Bimpe's garden shows that she has green fingers. This means that Bimpe
    إجابة
    (B)
    is good at growing plants
  • 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.
    I would have visited you but for my father's ill health. This means that my
    إجابة
    (B)
    father's ill health prevented me from visting you
  • 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.
    Her husband's death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has
    إجابة
    (A)
    become more economical
  • 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.
    Some candidates takes examinations in their stride.This means that they
    إجابة
    (B)
    do not worry about them
  • 30

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

    The provocation had an instantaneous effect on him.

    إجابة
    (B)
    an immediate
  • 31

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

    I woke up feeling rather queer

    إجابة
    (B)
    strange
  • 32

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

    If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

    إجابة
    (D)
    rejects
  • 33

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

    Our club encourages benevolence

    إجابة
    (C)
    charity
  • 34

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

    Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities

    إجابة
    (C)
    harmful
  • 35

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

    The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job

    إجابة
    (A)
    suitable
  • 36

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

    What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects?

    إجابة
    (D)
    lifeless
  • 37

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

    Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame

    إجابة
    (C)
    unsatisfactory
  • 38

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

    The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers.

    إجابة
    (A)
    trusted
  • 39

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

    The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident.

    إجابة
    (C)
    frank
  • 40

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Why are you always jealous.............other people?

    إجابة
    (A)
    of
  • 41
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor
    إجابة
    (B)
    don't
  • 42

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor

    إجابة
    (B)
    don't
  • 43

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The motorcycle nearly hit Jane and..............

    إجابة
    (A)
    me
  • 44

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    I found my friends sitting..............the beach.

    إجابة
    (B)
    at
  • 45
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    It is about time you..............to bed.
    إجابة
    (C)
    went
  • 46

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    It is about time you..............to bed.

    إجابة
    (C)
    went
  • 47

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    One of his close friends...............a soldier

    إجابة
    (A)
    is
  • 48

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Does Omar...........in the city?

    إجابة
    (C)
    live
  • 49

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The meeting of the.................will come later today.

    إجابة
    (A)
    secretaries general
  • 50
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    His father has a .............
    إجابة
    (D)
    beautiful round wooden table
  • 51

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The teachers don't teach us............?

    إجابة
    (A)
    do they
  • 52

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    We are no...........friends

    إجابة
    (B)
    longer
  • 53

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Can you tell us how the accident came...............?

    إجابة
    (D)
    about
  • 54

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    She wondered if the water was not..............hot for drinking

    إجابة
    (B)
    too
  • 55

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The robbers were subjected..............a thorough beating by the irate mob.

    إجابة
    (A)
    to
  • 56

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The cook should have.............the pepper and the tomatoes together

    إجابة
    (A)
    ground
  • 57

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    My friends would not believe me If I............ them this story

    إجابة
    (B)
    told
  • 58

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.

    إجابة
    (C)
    among
  • 59

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.

    إجابة
    (C)
    among
  • 60

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The principal advised all the students to be of help to................

    إجابة
    (D)
    one another
  • 61

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Mr. Ackon needed..............help to succeed in the business

    إجابة
    (A)
    a little
  • 62

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Susan has been urging me to join the..............`

    إجابة
    (B)
    Girls Guide
  • 63

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Three kilometres...............quite a long distance

    إجابة
    (C)
    is
  • 64

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    If they had known us, they..........

    إجابة
    (D)
    would not have treated us like that
  • 65

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The teacher made us.........five poems each.

    إجابة
    (D)
    recite
  • 66

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Each one of the ten chosen contestants............lunch with patron

    إجابة
    (A)
    has had
  • 67

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The teacher needs.......to write the note on the chalkboard

    إجابة
    (C)
    some chalk
  • 68

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Madam Abike turned..........13 bags of maize at the first harvest

    إجابة
    (B)
    out
  • 69

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The teacher, as well as his students...........working very hard.

    إجابة
    (A)
    is
  • 70

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    My mother remarked that it was high time we..........preparing supper.

    إجابة
    (D)
    started
  • 71

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    All we need...............dedicated teachers

    إجابة
    (C)
    is
  • 72

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Though Yusuf is a much younger lawyer, you cannot compare his eloquence.............his master's

    إجابة
    (B)
    with
  • 73

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    The student wondered why the sun constantly rises..........the east

    إجابة
    (C)
    from
  • 74

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Mrs. Kofi is angry..............her daughter's lack of interest in her business

    إجابة
    (A)
    at
  • 75

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

    Until I heard him myself, I ................imagined that he said that

    إجابة
    (B)
    could not have