WAEC - English Language (2013)

  • 1
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


    Tom is refined but his brother is rather .......
    إجابة
    (B)
    crude
  • 2
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in .......
    إجابة
    (B)
    existence
  • 3
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


    Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was .....
    إجابة
    (C)
    vague
  • 4

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

    The Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers.

    إجابة
    (B)
    wavering
  • 5
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


    The brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's
    إجابة
    (D)
    verbosity
  • 6
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....
    إجابة
    (D)
    deliberately
  • 7
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


    Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....
    إجابة
    (D)
    optional
  • 8
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    The Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender
    إجابة
    (A)
    acquitted
  • 9
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....
    إجابة
    (B)
    fragile
  • 10
    In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


    The principal is very strict but his vice is .....
    إجابة
    (B)
    lenient
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......
    إجابة
    (A)
    condemnation
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    The doctor ....... my illness as malaria
    إجابة
    (B)
    diagnosed
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....
    إجابة
    (B)
    anonymous
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium.
    إجابة
    (C)
    adamant
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them
    إجابة
    (D)
    embargo
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.
    إجابة
    (D)
    versatile
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.
    إجابة
    (A)
    sycophants
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    The ....... of the new king will take place next week
    إجابة
    (C)
    coronation
  • 19
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.
    إجابة
    (C)
    walkover
  • 20
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

    Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business
    إجابة
    (A)
    inquisitive
  • 21
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali
    إجابة
    (A)
    does not waste time in doing things
  • 22
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that
    إجابة
    (C)
    tricks her customers into accepting bad products
  • 23
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo
    إجابة
    (A)
    has become proud because of his learning
  • 24
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that
    إجابة
    (D)
    there was noise and confusion in the school
  • 25
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan
    إجابة
    (C)
    gave all that he had
  • 26
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is
    إجابة
    (B)
    inexperienced
  • 27
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician
    إجابة
    (B)
    attempted to win cheap popularity
  • 28
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that
    إجابة
    (C)
    they are under an illusion
  • 29
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    While paying a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo
    إجابة
    (C)
    hopes to achieve two aims with one action
  • 30
    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show
    إجابة
    (C)
    their real character
  • 31
    From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or groups of words nearest to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Mary was kept in solitary confinement.
    إجابة
    (C)
    lonely
  • 32
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Buba has a very alluring personality.
    إجابة
    (A)
    attractive
  • 33
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Hard drugs are detrimental to health.
    إجابة
    (D)
    harmful
  • 34
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision
    إجابة
    (D)
    unyeilding
  • 35
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.
    إجابة
    (B)
    offensive
  • 36
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.


    We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job
    إجابة
    (B)
    persuade
  • 37
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    The team has an arduous task ahead of it.
    إجابة
    (C)
    a strenous
  • 38
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently
    إجابة
    (D)
    simultaneously
  • 39
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    The students were told to review their assignments.
    إجابة
    (A)
    re-examine
  • 40
    From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.
    إجابة
    (B)
    energy
  • 41
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    I want just ...... sugar in my tea.
    إجابة
    (D)
    a little
  • 42
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Since the opposing parties could not come to an agreement, the peace talks .......
    إجابة
    (B)
    broke down
  • 43
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Children often have implicit confidence ....... their parents.
    إجابة
    (D)
    in
  • 44
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    If i had heard the news earlier, I ...... stayed at home.
    إجابة
    (A)
    would have
  • 45
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The order is that everyone must be ....... bed by midnight.
    إجابة
    (C)
    in
  • 46
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D,
    choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    To succeed in any business, one must be prepared to shake ....... one's lazy habits.
    إجابة
    (A)
    off
  • 47
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    ......... in his right senses will swallow live coals.
    إجابة
    (B)
    No one
  • 48
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    One of the clever pupils .....able to solve the problem.
    إجابة
    (B)
    was
  • 49
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    He has stopped being foolish .........?
    إجابة
    (C)
    hasn't he
  • 50
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    I maintain that the property in question is ......
    إجابة
    (A)
    mine
  • 51
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Although Sylvester and John promised to be here, ...... has turned up.
    إجابة
    (C)
    neither
  • 52
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The house ....... he lives is spacious.
    إجابة
    (B)
    where
  • 53
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    It is high time you ...... this place.
    إجابة
    (A)
    left
  • 54
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Since you have lost your birth certificate, you have to go ....... an affidavit.
    إجابة
    (A)
    for
  • 55
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The musicians have not arrived from Sierra Leone, .......?
    إجابة
    (D)
    have they
  • 56
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    On my way home, I saw a ........
    إجابة
    (A)
    one-legged young mad man
  • 57
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    People living in villages have a passion ...... animals.
    إجابة
    (C)
    for
  • 58
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only .....
    إجابة
    (A)
    themselves
  • 59
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    You had better ...... your assignment now.
    إجابة
    (D)
    do
  • 60
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Our kind teacher only cautioned the bully and let him.....
    إجابة
    (A)
    off
  • 61
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    My .....house is on the next street
    إجابة
    (A)
    father-in-law's
  • 62
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The Mathematics teacher made us commit the formula ...... memory.
    إجابة
    (B)
    to
  • 63
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Momodou has been ill ......three weeks now.
    إجابة
    (B)
    for
  • 64
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    They kept quiet all the .......
    إجابة
    (C)
    while
  • 65
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    ....... caused the havoc, he sneaked off.
    إجابة
    (D)
    Having
  • 66
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The point on ....... we disagreed was trivial.
    إجابة
    (A)
    which
  • 67
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    How did you arrive at ..... wonderful conclusion?
    إجابة
    (D)
    such a
  • 68
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    How did you arrive at ....... wonderful conclusion?
    إجابة
    (D)
    such a
  • 69
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The government cannot ....... the decision any longer.
    إجابة
    (C)
    put up
  • 70
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The teachers ...... our poor performance in the examinations.
    إجابة
    (D)
    were discussing
  • 71
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The wise thing to do is not to give ...... to the temptation.
    إجابة
    (A)
    in
  • 72
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    My sister told me all ....... was said at the meeting.
    إجابة
    (A)
    that
  • 73
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The quarrel between Olu and Ola will end up .....a fight.
    إجابة
    (B)
    in
  • 74
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Musa did not want to fetch water for his grandfather ......, his mother made him do it.
    إجابة
    (C)
    nevertheless
  • 75
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    The citizens welcomed all the African .......
    إجابة
    (B)
    heads of state
  • 76
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.

    Mother said she saw Alfred .......?
    إجابة
    (D)
    didn't she
  • 77
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (A)
    trading
  • 78
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (A)
    trading
  • 79
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 77 in the passage.
    إجابة
    (A)
    offer
  • 80
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 78 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (C)
    brokers
  • 81
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 79 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (D)
    certificate
  • 82
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 80 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (A)
    dividend
  • 83
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 81 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (D)
    shareholders
  • 84
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 82 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (B)
    profit
  • 85
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 83 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (C)
    shares
  • 86
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 84 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (D)
    unstable
  • 87
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 85 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (A)
    falls
  • 88
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 86 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (C)
    proffessions
  • 89
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 87 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (D)
    individuals
  • 90
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 88 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (B)
    motivate
  • 91
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 89 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (A)
    attainment
  • 92
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 90 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (D)
    initiation
  • 93
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 91 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (B)
    special
  • 94
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 92 in the passage below.
    إجابة
    (D)
    meal
  • 95
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 93 in the passage.
    إجابة
    (C)
    peer
  • 96
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 94 in the passage.
    إجابة
    (C)
    organized
  • 97
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 95 in the passage.
    إجابة
    (A)
    hierarchy
  • 98
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 96 in the passage.
    إجابة
    (D)
    prefects
  • 99
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 97 in the passage.
    إجابة
    (A)
    timetable
  • 100
    From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 98 in the passage.
    إجابة
    (B)
    shaping