WAEC - English Language (1993)

  • 1
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
    The students were advised to register for all the compulsory subjects be before considering any...ones
    პასუხი
    (B)
    optional
  • 2
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
    The shopkeeper will reject your offer if you do not....his terms
    პასუხი
    (C)
    accept
  • 3
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
    Abbas was completely sapped after running the marathon race so he needed something to .....him
    პასუხი
    (C)
    invigorate
  • 4
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
    Most people thought the accused would be convicted but surprisingly he was.....
    პასუხი
    (A)
    acquitted
  • 5
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
    While Emeka received a ......for doing his work well. Eno was given a reprimand for poor performance
    პასუხი
    (D)
    compliment
  • 6
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
    His review of the new book was a blend of condemnation and ......
    პასუხი
    (C)
    commendation
  • 7
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
    The leader denied that he held very rigid opinions and mentioned instances when he had been .....
    პასუხი
    (E)
    flexible
  • 8
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
    The economy that was once buoyant is now......
    პასუხი
    (D)
    depressed
  • 9
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. Answer all the questions.
    The old car is durable while the new one looks....
    პასუხი
    (B)
    fragile
  • 10
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We returned home late in the night because our car had a .....
    პასუხი
    (B)
    breakdown
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Cosmetics are sometimes used to cover the.....of nature
    პასუხი
    (D)
    defaults
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    After their meeting, the two presidents issued a ....calling for peace in the war-torn area
    პასუხი
    (E)
    communique
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    He alleged in court that he had been..............by certain utterances which the accused made at a rally
    პასუხი
    (A)
    slandered
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The match was virtually a .... for the home team as the visitors offered little or no resistance
    პასუხი
    (C)
    walk - over
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The meeting was held under the..........of the social club.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    jurisdiction
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Don't be so .......as to push your nose into other people's affairs
    პასუხი
    (B)
    inqusitive
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The wife insisted that she should also be a .....to the family's joint savings account
    პასუხი
    (D)
    signatory
  • 18
    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 asked to state her side of the story Bunmi started by beating about the bush. This means that Bunmi
    პასუხი
    (D)
    approached the subject without coming to the point
  • 19
    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 amount he donated was small. He said it was his widows' mite. This means that
    პასუხი
    (C)
    it was all he could honestly afford
  • 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.
    The friendship between Segun and Shehu has turned sour. This means that Segun and Shehu are
    პასუხი
    (A)
    no longer friends
  • 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.
    The drive smelt a rat when the policeman asked him to stop. This means that the driver was
    პასუხი
    (B)
    suspicious
  • 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.
    The students were advised to face their studies and let sleeping dogs lie. This means that the students should
    პასუხი
    (C)
    leave matters as they are now
  • 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.
    From the way Ngozi behaves, it is obvious she is a greenhorn. This means that Ngozi is _____
    პასუხი
    (C)
    inexperienced
  • 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.
    The economic situation is so bad that many wage-earners are hardly able to make both ends meet. This means that
    პასუხი
    (C)
    people's earnings are not sufficient for their essential needs
  • 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.

    Since I found out his hypocritical nature, I have been keeping him at arm''s length. This means that I
    პასუხი
    (A)
    avoid being familiar with him
  • 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.
    I knew Okoronkwo's father very well and I must say that his son is a chip off the old book. This means that Okoronkwo
    პასუხი
    (B)
    is very much like his father
  • 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.
    The debating team was warned to make convincing points and not to play to the gallery. This means that the team should not
    პასუხი
    (D)
    attempt to win cheap popularity
  • 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.
    Anyone who thinks that he can succeed in life without working hard is living in a fool's paradise. This means that such a person
    პასუხი
    (A)
    is having an illusion
  • 29
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    As a result of the terrible sufferings he had undergone, he became very despondent about the future
    პასუხი
    (E)
    hopeless
  • 30
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    The boss has an aversion for smoking
    პასუხი
    (B)
    a distaste
  • 31
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    The champion was admitted for his doggedness
    პასუხი
    (D)
    tenacity
  • 32
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible
    პასუხი
    (A)
    unapproachable
  • 33
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding
    პასუხი
    (E)
    dazzling
  • 34
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    The execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds
    პასუხი
    (E)
    hindered
  • 35
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding
    პასუხი
    (A)
    refused
  • 36
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    The government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads
    პასუხი
    (B)
    set aside
  • 37
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed
    პასუხი
    (E)
    unhurt
  • 38

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

    The evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused

    პასუხი
    (C)
    confirmed
  • 39
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
    The court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    prevented
  • 40
    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.
    Okoro.........to the occasion when he was asked to propose the toast to the bride
    პასუხი
    (B)
    rose
  • 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.
    The architect did not......where the lights were to be put in each room
    პასუხი
    (B)
    specify
  • 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.
    Mary is a friendly sort of person, I took.....her the first time I met her
    პასუხი
    (D)
    to
  • 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.
    Yisa and I asked Ahmadu to allow both of us to put.....in his house for one night
    პასუხი
    (A)
    up
  • 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.
    The boy was seen hitting the girl, but the teacher merely cautioned him and let him.....
    პასუხი
    (D)
    off
  • 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.
    They often quarrelled during the day but they....before night
    პასუხი
    (B)
    made it up
  • 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.
    The new President and members of his cabinet....on a familiarization tour of the corporations
    პასუხი
    (A)
    are
  • 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.
    The President, with members of his cabinet...visiting our establishment this afternoon
    პასუხი
    (D)
    is
  • 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.
    It is high time we...complaining about our unfortunate situation
    პასუხი
    (D)
    stopped
  • 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.
    You had better ...it otherwise you will have yourself to blame
    პასუხი
    (A)
    do
  • 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.
    Whenever the baby cried, the mother...........
    პასუხი
    (D)
    sighed
  • 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.
    Bode and Tunji are very selfish, they care only about........
    პასუხი
    (C)
    themselves
  • 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.
    Neither John..Mary was found suitable for the job
    პასუხი
    (D)
    nor
  • 53
    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.
    With........more patience, you will overcome your trouble
    პასუხი
    (B)
    a little
  • 54
    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.
    At that time when the economy was good, a young school leaver.....easily get a job
    პასუხი
    (A)
    could
  • 55
    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.
    At that time when the economy was good, a young school leaver.....easily get a job
    პასუხი
    (A)
    could
  • 56
    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 had occasion..........Abuja last month
    პასუხი
    (C)
    to visit
  • 57
    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.
    There are eight chairs in your room ....?
    პასუხი
    (B)
    aren't there
  • 58
    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 not take the matter so seriously.....?
    პასუხი
    (D)
    need we
  • 59
    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.
    Have you any objection .....him to lunch?
    პასუხი
    (D)
    to inviting
  • 60
    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 teacher sent for you and the class prefect but....of you was in the class.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    neither
  • 61
    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 students have bought the new Atlas ... the advice of their Geography teacher.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    on
  • 62
    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've forgotten...told me that story
    პასუხი
    (A)
    who
  • 63

    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 bowl is.....big for him to carry

    პასუხი
    (A)
    too
  • 64
    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.
    When I was coming back from Lagos, I saw a ......
    პასუხი
    (A)
    one-legged young mad man
  • 65
    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.
    Kunle told me that.....had gone to see the bank manager for the cheque
    პასუხი
    (C)
    he himself
  • 66
    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.
    His idea appears ......odd for people to accept
    პასუხი
    (D)
    a little too
  • 67
    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 form you are asked to ....what does not apply
    პასუხი
    (B)
    cross out
  • 68
    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.
    Many affidavits have been....as evidence in this case
    პასუხი
    (D)
    sworn to
  • 69
    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.
    Benin...is reputed to be an historical city, is the capital of Edo State
    პასუხი
    (D)
    which
  • 70
    In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (E)
    devastation
  • 71
    In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    Swarms
  • 72
    In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    vegetation
  • 73
    In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (D)
    seasonal
  • 74
    In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (E)
    pests
  • 75
    In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    invasion
  • 76
    In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    attacks
  • 77
    In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    controllable
  • 78
    In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (D)
    predict
  • 79
    In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (E)
    incursion
  • 80
    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (E)
    spraying
  • 81
    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    hoppers
  • 82
    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    scale
  • 83
    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    damage
  • 84
    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    antiseptic
  • 85
    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    revenue
  • 86
    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    taxation
  • 87
    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    income
  • 88
    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (E)
    services
  • 89
    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (D)
    bought
  • 90
    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (E)
    royalties
  • 91
    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (D)
    licences
  • 92
    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (E)
    borrowing
  • 93
    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    capital
  • 94
    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (D)
    functions
  • 95
    In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    provision