WAEC - English Language (2016)

  • 1
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


    The road which used to be wide now appears.......because of the new drainage.
    إجابة
    (C)
    Narrow
  • 2
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.


    In the past, anybody who angered the gods was made to.....them.
    إجابة
    (A)
    Appease
  • 3
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Rather than being sensitive to the plight of the workers, the manager remained......
    إجابة
    (D)
    Indifferent
  • 4
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    A keen student makes progress but the....one hardly does well.
    إجابة
    (D)
    Reluctant
  • 5
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Unlike you, i thought the message was quite....not ambiguous.
    إجابة
    (B)
    Clear
  • 6
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Good qualities alleviate poverty whereas bad ones...it.
    إجابة
    (C)
    aggravate
  • 7
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    One expects books kept in the library to be well....not jumbled
    إجابة
    (C)
    Arranged
  • 8
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Despite everything, i chose to keep rather than....the secret.
    إجابة
    (C)
    Reveal
  • 9
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Though the teachers....the idea, the principal was averse to it.
    إجابة
    (A)
    welcomed
  • 10
    In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    It is only natural to feel nervous when you first take the stage but you soon become.....
    إجابة
    (D)
    composed
  • 11
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Don't tell me you are....enough to believe his lies.
    إجابة
    (D)
    naive
  • 12
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The members of parliaments tabled an.....to the constitution.
    إجابة
    (B)
    amendment
  • 13
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    His.....to violent video games is something to worry about.
    إجابة
    (D)
    addiction
  • 14
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Most people think that....punishment should be abolished, even in murder cases.
    إجابة
    (B)
    capital
  • 15
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The president made a....appeal for calm in the face of the crisis.
    إجابة
    (A)
    passionnate
  • 16
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    What i gave you was supposed to.....your monthly earnings
    إجابة
    (D)
    augment
  • 17
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The boy's parents.....a sigh of relief when he was found.
    إجابة
    (D)
    heaved
  • 18
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    We....the meeting indefinitely because we could not form a quorum.
    إجابة
    (A)
    postponed
  • 19
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The police man tried to.....money from the motorist.
    إجابة
    (B)
    extort
  • 20
    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    They were given an....either pay the rent or vacate the premises.
    إجابة
    (A)
    ultimatum
  • 21
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    My school carried the day in the debate. This means that my school
    إجابة
    (B)
    won the debate
  • 22
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    We covered much ground at the conference yesterday. This means that we
    إجابة
    (B)
    treated many issues
  • 23
    Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    We saw Ada, of all people, dancing. This means
    إجابة
    (D)
    we were surprised to see Ada dancing
  • 24
    interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    There were clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba
    إجابة
    (A)
    supported the wrong person
  • 25
    Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    I knew that they were economical with the the truth. This means that they
    إجابة
    (D)
    knew more than they were prepared to say
  • 26
    interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means that she wanted to find out
    إجابة
    (C)
    why he was upset
  • 27
    interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me
    إجابة
    (B)
    angry
  • 28
    interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he
    إجابة
    (B)
    accepted defeat
  • 29
    interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have
    إجابة
    (D)
    suffered three consecutive defeats
  • 30
    Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

    The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being
    إجابة
    (B)
    picketed
  • 31
    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

    Most people abhor nagging.
    إجابة
    (B)
    despise
  • 32
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    I really hope beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.
    إجابة
    (C)
    gracious
  • 33
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    I personally think that the costume outlandish
    إجابة
    (B)
    strange
  • 34
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.
    إجابة
    (B)
    secure
  • 35
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    This is one decision you cannot defend
    إجابة
    (A)
    justify
  • 36
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    He simply dislikes he's wife's inordinate demands for money.
    إجابة
    (B)
    excessive
  • 37
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    Bravery is Victor's most dominant trait
    إجابة
    (B)
    outstanding
  • 38
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    It's always better to buy durable products
    إجابة
    (D)
    lasting
  • 39
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    Where did this document emanate from.
    إجابة
    (A)
    originate
  • 40
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    The management applauded the staff for their hardwork
    إجابة
    (B)
    commended
  • 41
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    We arrive just....time for the formal opening.
    إجابة
    (A)
    in
  • 42
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    I didn't tell my parents about the trip because they would be....themselves with worry.
    إجابة
    (D)
    beside
  • 43
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    She claims....someone jump over the fence
    إجابة
    (B)
    to have seen
  • 44
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    Kofi said he is better at physics....
    إجابة
    (B)
    than i am
  • 45
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    Her shoes are made....genuine leather
    إجابة
    (B)
    of
  • 46
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    Even after his explanations, I was none the ___________
    إجابة
    (A)
    wiser
  • 47
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    I spoke to Mary and Peter on the issue but....of them took my advice.
    إجابة
    (B)
    neither
  • 48
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    You like ice cream, .....
    إجابة
    (D)
    don't you
  • 49
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    We need to.....for lost time.
    إجابة
    (C)
    make up
  • 50
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    Everyone wants to be the.......favourite
    إجابة
    (C)
    school principal's
  • 51
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    The haircut makes him.....in the crowd.
    إجابة
    (A)
    stand out
  • 52
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences

    .....in this town form many years, i can tell you a lot about its people.
    إجابة
    (C)
    having lived
  • 53
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    I don't believe that any..... person would do such a thing
    إجابة
    (B)
    mature
  • 54
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    The coach, as well as the players....given fantastic gifts last month.
    إجابة
    (A)
    was
  • 55
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    If he....here, he would do it for free
    إجابة
    (C)
    were
  • 56
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    Had she told me, i.....you
    إجابة
    (B)
    would have stopped
  • 57
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    Since his transfer to Banjul, my brother......our hometown
    إجابة
    (C)
    has not visited
  • 58
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    The Minister....Agriculture visited our school today
    إجابة
    (C)
    of
  • 59
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    I was barely half way home when darkness....
    إجابة
    (B)
    set in
  • 60
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    You must obtain a degree....medicine to become a doctor
    إجابة
    (D)
    in
  • 61
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    We'll buy more but for now lets just....with what we have
    إجابة
    (B)
    make do
  • 62
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    They told her that we would solve the problem....
    إجابة
    (D)
    ourselves
  • 63
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    The sport i like....is swimming
    إجابة
    (C)
    most
  • 64
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    If you insist that you are not a tailor.....are you?
    إجابة
    (C)
    what
  • 65
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

    If your grades dont improve, i shall have no option...to move you to another school
    إجابة
    (D)
    but