WAEC - English Language (1991)

  • 1
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    The measures that were introduced to accelerate the process of national development have in actual fact ...it
    Хариулт
    (B)
    retarded
  • 2
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    I thought that the comments made by the secretary were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them.....
    Хариулт
    (E)
    harmful
  • 3
    Instruction. Choose the word most suitable for the sentence.
    The .....of the few rich in our society contrasts with the poverty of the masses.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    affluence
  • 4
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    Bola was vocal in protesting against the high-handedness of the police unlike Sola who was ....
    Хариулт
    (A)
    mute
  • 5
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    The rather insignificant effort he made yielded ....results
    Хариулт
    (E)
    tremendous
  • 6
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    Ibrahim's flamboyant lifestyle contrasts sharply with Aminu's ....attitude.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    austered
  • 7
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    The young man was advised to be ....and not rigid on critical Issues if he wanted to make a good career in politics.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    flexible
  • 8
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    At the end of the crisis, the leaders declared that there was neither victor nor.....
    Хариулт
    (C)
    vanquished
  • 9
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    Rather than show remorse for his offense, he remained......
    Хариулт
    (E)
    unrepentant
  • 10
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    Many people died in the ...accident
    Хариулт
    (E)
    fatal
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    Despite all our pleas, the manager remained.... in his refusal of our request.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    adamant
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    Poor feeding causes .....in children.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    malnutrition
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    The shrill voice of the actor....across the hall.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    reverberated
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    It is a ... that the more you look, the less you see.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    paradox
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    The meeting was...indefinitely to reconvene at a later date.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    postponed
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    Femi has a...appetite.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    voracious
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    His appointment was....because of the irregularities discovered in his credentials.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    cancelled
  • 18

    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    The peace meeting nipped the crisis in the bud. This means that

    Хариулт
    (A)
    the crisis was averted
  • 19
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    Ugonna passed his examinations with flying colours. This means Ugonna
    Хариулт
    (A)
    did very well
  • 20
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    Emeka had a field day at the dancing competition. This means that Emeka
    Хариулт
    (C)
    triumphed in all aspects of the competition
  • 21
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    Femi's plans amount to building castles in the air. This means that Feml's plans are
    Хариулт
    (D)
    unrealizable
  • 22
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This means that
    Хариулт
    (C)
    the play was the actor's last appearance before the died
  • 23
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    Akpan does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Akpan
    Хариулт
    (A)
    does not waste time in doing things
  • 24
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
    Edet will have to face the consequences of his rash action.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    results
  • 25
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
    You will incur your father's wrath if you do that.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    anger
  • 26
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
    I have implicit confidence in Abass' ability to win the race.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    absolute
  • 27
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
    The points he made are germane to the argument.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    relevant
  • 28
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    He preferred travelling by road....travelling by air.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    to
  • 29
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The police are...the trail of the suspect.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    on
  • 30
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    .............candidates passed in English Language than in Mathematics.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    More
  • 31
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Alhaji Musa owns fifty....
    Хариулт
    (D)
    heads of cattle
  • 32
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Ameh....to school nowadays.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    walks
  • 33
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    He......say it to my face that I did that.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    dare not
  • 34
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    One of his greatest achievements...the restoration of order and stability to the company.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    was
  • 35
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    If I had heard this earlier, I ....given him the job.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    would not have
  • 36
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Mr. Smith had worked here before leaving for the U.K....?
    Хариулт
    (B)
    isn't it
  • 37
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Who saw the accused...the purse from the complainant's handbag?
    Хариулт
    (A)
    take
  • 38
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    ..........bring a letter of authority before he can collect the money?
    Хариулт
    (B)
    Need he
  • 39
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Surely, he ....come in person if he doesn't want to !
    Хариулт
    (A)
    needs not
  • 40
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Fortunately my father..........the scene before the explosion occurred.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    had just left
  • 41
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The rainstorm did a lot of.......to the houses and trees in the area.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    damage
  • 42
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    You are not allowed to carry.....on this flight.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    much luggage
  • 43
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    It is no longer easy for graduates to secure.......
    Хариулт
    (C)
    employment
  • 44
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    If you would listen, I could give you............
    Хариулт
    (D)
    valuable advice
  • 45
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    That load is......heavy for a child of his age to carry.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    too
  • 46
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Tunji was..............hungry that he ate the food meant for his three sisters
    Хариулт
    (A)
    so
  • 47
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    On my way to the post office,I ..........my classmate.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    stopped to greet
  • 48
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The celebrations were rounded ....... with a novelty match.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    off
  • 49
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    As fresh fruits are scarce in the dry season, we had to.............tinned fruits.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    make do with
  • 50
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    They are.....new employees at the headquarters of the factory.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    taking on
  • 51
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    We all look forward to ........ ourselves at the party.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    enjoying
  • 52
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The messenger .....home until his boss leaves.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    dare not go
  • 53
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Sherifat did not behave.....her parents' wishes.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    in accordance with
  • 54
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Are you keen...........joining me in this venture?
    Хариулт
    (C)
    on
  • 55
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Do you notice John and Comfort glancing at .....?
    Хариулт
    (C)
    each other
  • 56
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Do you notice John and Comfort glancing at ...?
    Хариулт
    (C)
    each other
  • 57
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The corrupt bank manager was arrested and convicted..........
    Хариулт
    (C)
    in the long run
  • 58
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    I cannot travel in an open car because I am allergic......dust
    Хариулт
    (B)
    to
  • 59
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    If you keep trying, you'll succeed...........the end.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    in
  • 60
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    For our Sunday lunch. Mother always cooked a .......
    Хариулт
    (A)
    large pot of thick,spicy groundnut soup
  • 61

    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

    Don't believe all.............he had told you.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    that
  • 62
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    He succeeded ....the odds he faced.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    despite
  • 63
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Please let me have.........salt in my soup.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    a little
  • 64
    In question numbered 66 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    harmful
  • 65
    In question numbered 67 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    produce
  • 66
    In question numbered 68 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    pollinating
  • 67
    In question numbered 69 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    traditional
  • 68
    In question numbered 70 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    hive
  • 69
    In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    fire
  • 70
    In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    exceptionally
  • 71
    In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    nectar
  • 72
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Splash
    Хариулт
    (C)
    boss
  • 73
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Charisma
    Хариулт
    (B)
    caricature
  • 74
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Mate
    Хариулт
    (C)
    eight
  • 75
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Work
    Хариулт
    (A)
    girl
  • 76
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Those
    Хариулт
    (B)
    this
  • 77
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Child
    Хариулт
    (D)
    buy
  • 78
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has a similar sound to the underlined sound in the given word.
    Gear
    Хариулт
    (A)
    jeer
  • 79
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Gnash
    Хариулт
    (C)
    nap
  • 80
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Dog
    Хариулт
    (A)
    don
  • 81
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Pool
    Хариулт
    (C)
    move
  • 82
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Cause
    Хариулт
    (B)
    pause
  • 83
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Blood
    Хариулт
    (C)
    flood
  • 84
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Head
    Хариулт
    (A)
    said
  • 85
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Brother
    Хариулт
    (B)
    broader
  • 86
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Quicken
    Хариулт
    (D)
    chicken
  • 87

    In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.

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

    agriculture

    Хариулт
    (B)
    Agriculture
  • 88
    In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
    From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
    economics
    Хариулт
    (D)
    ecoNOmics
  • 89
    In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
    From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
    democracy
    Хариулт
    (C)
    deMOcracy
  • 90
    In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
    From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
    democracy
    Хариулт
    (C)
    deMOcracy