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 .......
    პასუხი
    (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 .......
    პასუხი
    (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 .....
    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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 .....
    პასუხი
    (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 .....
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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 .....
    პასუხი
    (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 .....
    პასუხი
    (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 ......
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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 .....
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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 .......
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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 .........?
    პასუხი
    (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 ......
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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, .......?
    პასუხი
    (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 ........
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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 .....
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.....
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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 .......
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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?
    პასუხი
    (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?
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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 .......
    პასუხი
    (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 .......?
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    shaping