WAEC - English Language (2021)

  • 1

    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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

     While Mr.Ade is his son is a novice.

    إجابة
    (D)
    experienced
  • 2

    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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.

    إجابة
    (B)
    coercion
  • 3

    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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared.

    إجابة
    (B)
    friendship
  • 4

    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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence

    . The reckless driver was admonished to be ______

    إجابة
    (A)
    cautious
  • 5

    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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    The old man rebuked the thug and his children  .... him for doing so.

    إجابة
    (A)
    commended
  • 6

    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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ______ licences.

    إجابة
    (C)
    fake
  • 7

    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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    There was agitation for the .......... law on libel to be re-enacted.

     

    إجابة
    (B)
    repealed
  • 8

    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 two political parties live today in ... after four years of hostility.

    إجابة
    (B)
    amity
  • 9

    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 champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______

     

    إجابة
    (B)
    dejected
  • 10

    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.

    That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.

    إجابة
    (A)
    excellent
  • 11

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

    .I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was_____

    إجابة
    (D)
    illegible
  • 12

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

    When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______

    إجابة
    (C)
    adjourned
  • 13

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

    Occasionally, universities award _____ degrees to outstanding personalities.

    إجابة
    (B)
    honorary
  • 14

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

    His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____.

    إجابة
    (C)
    belief
  • 15

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

    Many doctors have ___ to western countries for better opportunities.

    إجابة
    (A)
    migrated
  • 16

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

    The younger brother insisted that he should be a .......... to the account. 

     

    إجابة
    (B)
    signatory
  • 17

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

    The military was able to ..... the plan to overthrow the government.

    إجابة
    (C)
    thwart
  • 18

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

    She gave her poem to her teacher to ....  for the school magazine.

     

    إجابة
    (B)
    edit
  • 19

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

    Freedom of movement is a ........ right of every citizen.

    إجابة
    (B)
    fundamental
  • 20

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

    The governor granted the political prisoners _______

    إجابة
    (C)
    amnesty
  • 21

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he ______

    إجابة
    (B)
    trains them
  • 22

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told 

    إجابة
    (D)
    a lot of folktales
  • 23

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    He has left the country for this good time. This means that he

    إجابة
    (A)
    will never come back
  • 24

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver

    إجابة
    (C)
    became suspicious
  • 25

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that

    إجابة
    (C)
    the salaries of the new workers were attractive
  • 26

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been 

    إجابة
    (A)
    severely criticised
  • 27
    The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
    إجابة
    (C)
    have been forgotten
  • 28
    My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was
    إجابة
    (D)
    extremely afraid
  • 29
    Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister
    إجابة
    (B)
    refused to change his stand
  • 30
    John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a
    إجابة
    (A)
    selfish motive
  • 31

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

     So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.

    إجابة
    (A)
    sewage
  • 32

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.

    إجابة
    (D)
    agitated
  • 33

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity.

    إجابة
    (D)
    skill
  • 34

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Obi's behaviour is questionable

    إجابة
    (C)
    dubious
  • 35

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    The electricity supply in this community is erratic.

    إجابة
    (A)
    unpredictable
  • 36

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    He became really disheartened when he heard the news.

    إجابة
    (C)
    depressed
  • 37

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities.

    إجابة
    (C)
    strict
  • 38

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home. 

    إجابة
    (A)
    shocked
  • 39

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Henry likes to be involved in shady deals.

     

    إجابة
    (C)
    dishonest
  • 40

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    A good student should be inquisitive

    إجابة
    (C)
    curious
  • 41

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Life in the city is ........ expensive for most people.

    إجابة
    (D)
    much too
  • 42

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    My father made me ......... at home.

    إجابة
    (A)
    stay
  • 43
    The long-awaited match was called .......... at the last moment
    إجابة
    (A)
    off
  • 44
    Get to work! Don't sit ....... doing nothing
    إجابة
    (A)
    about
  • 45

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    We promised to tell the truth . .?

    إجابة
    (B)
    didn't we
  • 46

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    No sooner had we set off ....... it started to rain

    إجابة
    (C)
    than
  • 47

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    I cannot put up...... his saucy behaviour.

    إجابة
    (B)
    with
  • 48
    Several ______attended the two-day economic summit.
    إجابة
    (C)
    heads of state
  • 49

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    I won't go to the cinema with you; I ..... the movie.

    إجابة
    (B)
    have seen
  • 50

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The committee has submitted its report .. the students' riot.

    إجابة
    (A)
    on
  • 51

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    It's been a rough life so far, ....?

    إجابة
    (A)
    hasn't it
  • 52

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    If I had known, I ......... not have come.

    إجابة
    (C)
    would
  • 53

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    She had to work from .... 

    إجابة
    (D)
    morning till evening
  • 54
    He did it, but not ...... the way I had expected.
    إجابة
    (B)
    quite
  • 55

    choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    . After stalking its prey for a while, thé lion .... .or the kill.

    إجابة
    (A)
    closed in
  • 56
    Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ______.
    إجابة
    (A)
    each other
  • 57
    They have been informed of his departure ...?
    إجابة
    (A)
    haven't they
  • 58
    Although some students may be innocent, ______are guilty of this offence.
    إجابة
    (C)
    most
  • 59
    She prefers singing ........ dancing
    إجابة
    (D)
    to
  • 60
    Is that the lady ........you planned to visit?
    إجابة
    (D)
    whom
  • 61
    The children .........in the pool after school.
    إجابة
    (A)
    swam
  • 62
    In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ... admire them. 
    إجابة
    (B)
    but
  • 63
    The African extended family system gives .......members. 
    إجابة
    (C)
    its
  • 64
    We all look forward to meeting the ............
    إجابة
    (A)
    beautiful, young, Nigerian musician
  • 65
    One of my . ..... is a lecturer in the university. 
    إجابة
    (C)
    sisters
  • 66
    Regina pleaded with her son to ........ the habit of smoking.
    إجابة
    (C)
    come off
  • 67
    Their proposal looks .......... than ours.
    إجابة
    (B)
    a little bit more workable
  • 68
    You will be none ....... for it if you take the examinations in November.
    إجابة
    (D)
    the worse
  • 69
     Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world.
    إجابة
    (B)
    medium
  • 70
    This is perhaps the most important..... 72....... of money.
    إجابة
    (C)
    function
  • 71
     People who have money can use it to buy goods and....73... .
    إجابة
    (B)
    services
  • 72
    Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by.
    إجابة
    (A)
    barter
  • 73
    This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people.
    إجابة
    (A)
    needs
  • 74
     For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam,
    إجابة
    (A)
    kill
  • 75
    he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading.
    إجابة
    (C)
    farmer
  • 76
    Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. 
    إجابة
    (B)
    value
  • 77
    International trade boosts the....79...of a nation.
    إجابة
    (A)
    economy
  • 78
    The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.
    إجابة
    (C)
    currency
  • 79

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word hat has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    dark

    إجابة
    (C)
    sharp
  • 80

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    tough

    إجابة
    (D)
    done
  • 81

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    chief

    إجابة
    (B)
    feast
  • 82

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

     

    put

    إجابة
    (B)
    could
  • 83

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    king

    إجابة
    (A)
    kit
  • 84

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    tan

    إجابة
    (D)
    gas
  • 85

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    debt

    إجابة
    (A)
    said
  • 86
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
    soar
    إجابة
    (D)
    caught
  • 87

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    dye

    إجابة
    (C)
    tide
  • 88

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    date

    إجابة
    (D)
    heinous
  • 89

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    berth

    إجابة
    (A)
    hurt
  • 90

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    sure

    إجابة
    (A)
    sower
  • 91

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    clothes

    إجابة
    (D)
    both
  • 92

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    rear

    إجابة
    (B)
    mere
  • 93

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined

    shoe

    إجابة
    (A)
    prune
  • 94

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    frame

    إجابة
    (D)
    phrase
  • 95

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    love

    إجابة
    (B)
    view
  • 96

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    through

    إجابة
    (B)
    both
  • 97

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    scene

    إجابة
    (C)
    psyche
  • 98

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    change

    إجابة
    (A)
    nature
  • 99

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

     pleasure

    إجابة
    (D)
    occasion
  • 100

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) in bold. 

    gender

    إجابة
    (D)
    joyful
  • 101

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    ton

    إجابة
    (A)
    knock
  • 102

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    weather

    إجابة
    (B)
    brother
  • 103

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    .facts

    إجابة
    (B)
    lots
  • 104

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    sheep

    إجابة
    (C)
    wash
  • 105

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    young

    إجابة
    (C)
    yen
  • 106

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    laughed

    إجابة
    (D)
    right
  • 107

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    tusk

    إجابة
    (C)
    task
  • 108

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letters underlined.

    fill

    إجابة
    (C)
    blank
  • 109

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word

    niece

    إجابة
    (D)
    piece
  • 110

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word

     blue

     

    إجابة
    (C)
    grew
  • 111

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word

    court

    إجابة
    (D)
    fort
  • 112

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

    peel

    إجابة
    (C)
    peal
  • 113

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

    style

    إجابة
    (A)
    bile
  • 114

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

    accuracy

    إجابة
    (A)
    AC-cu-ra-cy
  • 115

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

    consequential

    إجابة
    (C)
    con-se-QUEN-tial
  • 116

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

    insensitive

    إجابة
    (B)
    in-SEN-si-tive
  • 117

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

    brutality

    إجابة
    (B)
    bru-TAL-i-ty
  • 118
    Identify the one with the different stress pattern
    إجابة
    (D)
    purpose
  • 119
    Identify the one with the different stress pattern
    إجابة
    (D)
    credit
  • 120
    Identify the one with the different stress pattern
    إجابة
    (A)
    deter
  • 121

    Identify the one with the different stress pattern

     

    إجابة
    (C)
    injure
  • 122
    Identify the one with the different stress pattern
    إجابة
    (A)
    challenger
  • 123

    From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    Many students ATTEND lectures everyday.

    إجابة
    (A)
    Do many students skip lectures everyday?
  • 124

    From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    John's PARENTS have received the letters.

    إجابة
    (B)
    Have John's friends received the letters?
  • 125

    From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    The THIRD-YEAR girls were commended by the principal. 

    إجابة
    (D)
    Were the first-year girls commended by the principal?
  • 126

    From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    Stephen SELDOM goes to the house.

    إجابة
    (C)
    Does Stephen often go to the house?
  • 127

    The word that receives the emphatic stress is in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence relates.

    All the EMPLOYEES rejected him.

    إجابة
    (D)
    Did all the employers reject him?
  • 128

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /əʊ/

    إجابة
    (A)
    vogue
  • 129

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /ʊə/

    إجابة
    (C)
    tour
  • 130

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /t /

    إجابة
    (D)
    pity
  • 131

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /æ/

    إجابة
    (B)
    dragon
  • 132

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /b/

    إجابة
    (C)
    public
  • 133

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /ə/

    إجابة
    (B)
    abuse
  • 134

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /l/

    إجابة
    (B)
    lamb
  • 135

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /k/

    إجابة
    (A)
    cane