WAEC - English Language (1994)

  • 1

    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

    Polygamy is very common in Africa, whereas the only acceptable form of marriage in Europe is.....

    Хариулт
    (E)
    monogamy
  • 2
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
    The principal wants us to....the motion, so don't oppose it.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    support
  • 3
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
    He denied that he ever.....committing the offence in his earlier statement
    Хариулт
    (A)
    admitted
  • 4
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
    The brevity of the Guest-of-honour's address contrasts with the ....of the Chairman's opening remarks
    Хариулт
    (E)
    verbosity
  • 5
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
    The long trek exhausted him so he needed to rest to ....himself
    Хариулт
    (C)
    recuperate
  • 6
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
    The motorists said the splashing of the waters was...not deliberate
    Хариулт
    (C)
    accidental
  • 7
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
    One of the aims of the structural adjustment policy is to make us...........rather than consumers
    Хариулт
    (D)
    producers
  • 8
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
    The computerized services of the new bank contrast with the ....operations of the old ones
    Хариулт
    (E)
    manual
  • 9
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
    Tunde says he always looks sober because there is nothing to be ...about
    Хариулт
    (B)
    excited
  • 10
    Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
    I felt as if I was in an oven throughout my stay in the sahara, while our room here in Jos is like a .....
    Хариулт
    (A)
    freezer
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The prices of cars have become.....
    Хариулт
    (E)
    exorbitant
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    I had ......trust in the boy before he woefully disappointed me
    Хариулт
    (C)
    absolute
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We need to ....our resources in theses hard times
    Хариулт
    (B)
    economize
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Ngozi's soothing remarks were made to ....Femi's anger
    Хариулт
    (D)
    mollify
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The poor boy was ......when he stepped on live wire.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    electrocuted
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The politician ran to another country to seek....
    Хариулт
    (A)
    refuge
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The governor ordered that the work done by any contractor should be properly.......so as to know the correct amount to pay
    Хариулт
    (C)
    accounted
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The University awarded.....doctorate degrees to four distinguished members of the community
    Хариулт
    (E)
    honorary
  • 19
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The students threatened to embark on a ....of lectures if their demands were not met
    Хариулт
    (E)
    boycott
  • 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.
    When the striking workers were threatened with dismissal, they decided to make a virtue of necessity. This means that they
    Хариулт
    (C)
    had to call off the strike
  • 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 students stuck to their guns even after the principal had appealed to them to go back to their classes. This means that the students
    Хариулт
    (B)
    refused to go back
  • 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 sudden death of his friend made Etim have his heart in his boots. This means that Etim
    Хариулт
    (A)
    became greatly discouraged
  • 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.
    The last promotion exercise was the bone of contention between the two friends. This means that the last promotion exercise
    Хариулт
    (A)
    was the cause of their dispute
  • 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.
    When Ibrahim was asked to state his case, he started to beat about the bush. This means that Ibrahim
    Хариулт
    (B)
    failed to go straight to the point
  • 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.
    Halima decided to make 'a' clean breast of everything. This means that Halima
    Хариулт
    (D)
    told the whole truth
  • 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.
    By embarking on that journey, he intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that he
    Хариулт
    (C)
    intends to achieve two aims at once
  • 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.
    Ajala earns a fat salary but cannot make both ends meet. This means that Ajala
    Хариулт
    (B)
    does not live within his income
  • 28
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    Though corruption is very prevalent in the society, there are still some virtuous men around
    Хариулт
    (E)
    upright
  • 29
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    Chinua Achebe is a renowned novelist
    Хариулт
    (B)
    famous
  • 30
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    He was kept in solitary confinement
    Хариулт
    (D)
    lonely
  • 31
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    Nelson Mandela surmounted all the oppressive measures to break his will
    Хариулт
    (A)
    overcame
  • 32
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    The guest speaker was described as a man of very alluring personality
    Хариулт
    (C)
    charming
  • 33
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    The comments of the host further incensed the angry man
    Хариулт
    (E)
    infuriated
  • 34
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    Corruption is inimical to the progress of any nation.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    harmful
  • 35
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    The task before us is enormous
    Хариулт
    (A)
    great
  • 36
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    The professor showed much erudition in the lecture he delivered
    Хариулт
    (B)
    learning
  • 37
    From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
    The outcome of the matter has vindicated my earlier stand
    Хариулт
    (E)
    justified
  • 38
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    You will need to commit the formula.....memory
    Хариулт
    (A)
    to
  • 39
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    His journey....life has been rough
    Хариулт
    (D)
    through
  • 40
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The old woman has been ill...many months now
    Хариулт
    (A)
    for
  • 41
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We came...rail
    Хариулт
    (C)
    by
  • 42
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    There is a serious conflict....the two of them
    Хариулт
    (A)
    between
  • 43
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    ....I am your junior does not mean you should order me about like a houseboy
    Хариулт
    (B)
    that
  • 44
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Fatimat kept quiet all the ....
    Хариулт
    (D)
    while
  • 45
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    ...........he is learned,he is fraudulent
    Хариулт
    (C)
    although
  • 46
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    ....rich has its own problems
    Хариулт
    (B)
    Being
  • 47
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    ......stolen the goods, the thief ran away
    Хариулт
    (A)
    Having
  • 48
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The boy....his father in everything
    Хариулт
    (C)
    takes after
  • 49
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We have to...for lost time
    Хариулт
    (A)
    make up
  • 50
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Time is really...so let's hurry up
    Хариулт
    (B)
    running out
  • 51
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We haven't confirmed.....signature this is
    Хариулт
    (B)
    whose
  • 52
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    .....That can happen is that he'll be suspended
    Хариулт
    (A)
    the worst
  • 53
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Jide was absent for.....time
    Хариулт
    (D)
    most of the
  • 54
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple
    Хариулт
    (C)
    which
  • 55
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple
    Хариулт
    (C)
    which
  • 56
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    How did you arrive at .....wonderful idea?
    Хариулт
    (B)
    such a
  • 57
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The.....of all the states in the Federation are having a meeting at Abuja
    Хариулт
    (C)
    attorneys-general
  • 58
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The local governments are authorized to pass......
    Хариулт
    (A)
    bye-laws
  • 59
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The local governments are authorized to pass......
    Хариулт
    (A)
    bye-laws
  • 60
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Hammed's ideas are.........wrong
    Хариулт
    (A)
    almost always
  • 61
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    I said John saw Mary yesterday......?
    Хариулт
    (A)
    didn't I
  • 62
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The story he told me can't be true........?
    Хариулт
    (B)
    can it
  • 63
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Yours is to command...is to obey
    Хариулт
    (C)
    theirs
  • 64
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    That book belongs to the ..........lady
    Хариулт
    (C)
    tall black American
  • 65
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The boys are..........for the match
    Хариулт
    (A)
    all fully set
  • 66
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Ngozi is by far........of the girls
    Хариулт
    (B)
    the most brilliant
  • 67
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    ..........you wish to do, do it properly
    Хариулт
    (D)
    whatever
  • 68
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We have started operating the..........
    Хариулт
    (C)
    new national education policy
  • 69
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The lady...here tomorrow
    Хариулт
    (C)
    arrives
  • 70
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    It's high time you...seeing her
    Хариулт
    (D)
    stopped
  • 71
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Elaho enjoys.....soccer
    Хариулт
    (C)
    playing
  • 72
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Miss Onassis was a ......
    Хариулт
    (B)
    rich young lady
  • 73
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Did Aminu come here as he promised?
    Хариулт
    (C)
    No, he didn't
  • 74
    In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    feed
  • 75
    In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    farming
  • 76
    In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    agriculture
  • 77
    In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    implements
  • 78
    In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    mechanisation
  • 79
    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    arable
  • 80
    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    tractors
  • 81
    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    cultivation
  • 82
    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    husbandary
  • 83
    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    tenure
  • 84
    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    capital
  • 85
    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    interest
  • 86
    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    desire
  • 87
    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    matrimonial
  • 88
    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    procreation
  • 89
    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    important
  • 90
    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    community
  • 91
    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (E)
    society
  • 92
    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    grooming
  • 93
    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    status
  • 94
    In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (C)
    couple
  • 95
    In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    spinster