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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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 ______

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

     

    პასუხი
    (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    repealed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.

    პასუხი
    (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 _______

     

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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_____

    პასუხი
    (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 ______

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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 _____.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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. 

     

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

     

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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 _______

    პასუხი
    (C)
    amnesty
  • 21

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

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

    პასუხი
    (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 

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (C)
    became suspicious
  • 25

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that

    პასუხი
    (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 

    პასუხი
    (A)
    severely criticised
  • 27
    The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (D)
    extremely afraid
  • 29
    Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister
    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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. 

    პასუხი
    (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.

     

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

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

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

    We promised to tell the truth . .?

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (B)
    with
  • 48
    Several ______attended the two-day economic summit.
    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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, ....?

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (C)
    would
  • 53

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

    She had to work from .... 

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

    პასუხი
    (A)
    closed in
  • 56
    Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ______.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    each other
  • 57
    They have been informed of his departure ...?
    პასუხი
    (A)
    haven't they
  • 58
    Although some students may be innocent, ______are guilty of this offence.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    most
  • 59
    She prefers singing ........ dancing
    პასუხი
    (D)
    to
  • 60
    Is that the lady ........you planned to visit?
    პასუხი
    (D)
    whom
  • 61
    The children .........in the pool after school.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    swam
  • 62
    In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ... admire them. 
    პასუხი
    (B)
    but
  • 63
    The African extended family system gives .......members. 
    პასუხი
    (C)
    its
  • 64
    We all look forward to meeting the ............
    პასუხი
    (A)
    beautiful, young, Nigerian musician
  • 65
    One of my . ..... is a lecturer in the university. 
    პასუხი
    (C)
    sisters
  • 66
    Regina pleaded with her son to ........ the habit of smoking.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    come off
  • 67
    Their proposal looks .......... than ours.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    a little bit more workable
  • 68
    You will be none ....... for it if you take the examinations in November.
    პასუხი
    (D)
    the worse
  • 69
     Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world.
    პასუხი
    (B)
    medium
  • 70
    This is perhaps the most important..... 72....... of money.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    function
  • 71
     People who have money can use it to buy goods and....73... .
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (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.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    needs
  • 74
     For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam,
    პასუხი
    (A)
    kill
  • 75
    he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading.
    პასუხი
    (C)
    farmer
  • 76
    Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. 
    პასუხი
    (B)
    value
  • 77
    International trade boosts the....79...of a nation.
    პასუხი
    (A)
    economy
  • 78
    The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.
    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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
    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (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

    პასუხი
    (C)
    blank
  • 109

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

    niece

    პასუხი
    (D)
    piece
  • 110

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

     blue

     

    პასუხი
    (C)
    grew
  • 111

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

    court

    პასუხი
    (D)
    fort
  • 112

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

    peel

    პასუხი
    (C)
    peal
  • 113

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

    style

    პასუხი
    (A)
    bile
  • 114

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

    accuracy

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

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

    consequential

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

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

    insensitive

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

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

    brutality

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

    Identify the one with the different stress pattern

     

    პასუხი
    (C)
    injure
  • 122
    Identify the one with the different stress pattern
    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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. 

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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.

    პასუხი
    (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/

    პასუხი
    (A)
    vogue
  • 129

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

    /ʊə/

    პასუხი
    (C)
    tour
  • 130

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

    /t /

    პასუხი
    (D)
    pity
  • 131

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

    /æ/

    პასუხი
    (B)
    dragon
  • 132

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

    /b/

    პასუხი
    (C)
    public
  • 133

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

    /ə/

    პასუხი
    (B)
    abuse
  • 134

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

    /l/

    პასუხი
    (B)
    lamb
  • 135

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

    /k/

    პასუხი
    (A)
    cane