WAEC - English Language (2019)

  • 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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

    Though my mother was convinced about the success of the business, her manager remained___________

    Хариулт
    (A)
    Sceptical
  • 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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

     

    Judgement should always be in favour of the innocent and not the_________

    Хариулт
    (A)
    guilty
  • 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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

     

    Layi is quite reliable but his sister is_________

    Хариулт
    (B)
    untrustworthy
  • 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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

     

    The gullible and not the_______usually fall prey to tricksters.

    Хариулт
    (D)
    discerning
  • 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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

     

    Tom's humility contrasts with his brother's__________

    Хариулт
    (A)
    haughtiness
  • 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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

     

    The life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

    Хариулт
    (A)
    brief
  • 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 will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

     

    In the interest of peace, it is better to dialogue than to be_________

    Хариулт
    (C)
    confrontational
  • 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.

     

    All the wealth amassed by a greedy father is often_________by undisciplined children.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    squandered
  • 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.

     

    Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it_________

    Хариулт
    (C)
    pleasant
  • 10

    From the list of words leftered A to D, choose the one tnat 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 arrival of the riot police at our campus_______the tension rather than mitigate it.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    heightened
  • 11

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Investigations revealed that the senior students__________ the juniors to throw stones at the Principal's car.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    instigated
  • 12

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Supreme court________the ruling of the lower court.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    nullified
  • 13

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The board has______ the film because it contains some nude scenes.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    censored
  • 14

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Many young graduates have_________to the West in search of greener pastures.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    emigrated
  • 15

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The Committee let her go because they considered her explanation__________

    Хариулт
    (C)
    plausible
  • 16

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The company has paid dividends to its________

    Хариулт
    (C)
    shareholders
  • 17

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Within one year, that country has _________its currency five times.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    devalued
  • 18

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The man was arrested because he__________ in the repayment of the loan.

    Хариулт
    (D)
    defaulted
  • 19

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    Many members of political parties__________ to opposing parties just before elections.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    defect
  • 20

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The boy must have _________the disease from the school.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    contracted
  • 21

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became

    Хариулт
    (A)
    nervous
  • 22

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders

    Хариулт
    (A)
    trick customers into buying faulty goods
  • 23

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has

    Хариулт
    (B)
    introduced a new method in cancer treatment
  • 24

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal

    Хариулт
    (A)
    maintained her position
  • 25

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children

    Хариулт
    (B)
    requires endurance
  • 26

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were

    Хариулт
    (A)
    confused
  • 27

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    My aunt's rough driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that her driving could make one

    Хариулт
    (C)
    get very worried
  • 28

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father

    Хариулт
    (C)
    warned us to stop making trouble
  • 29

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This means that telling him that would

    Хариулт
    (A)
    make him very sad
  • 30

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

    Хариулт
    (A)
    make a very important decision
  • 31

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Amina is fond of making derogatory remarks about her brother.

    Хариулт
    (D)
    belittling
  • 32

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    His jail terms are to run concurrently.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    simultaneously
  • 33

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Here's a man who comes from a background of entertainment,

    Хариулт
    (C)
    a culture
  • 34

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.

    Хариулт
    (D)
    thankful
  • 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 whole place was in turmoil when we got there. 

    Хариулт
    (A)
    confusion
  • 36

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Charles' concern for Anna is affected.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    insincere
  • 37

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    discouragement
  • 38

    Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    The new bank is fast becoming insolvent.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    bankrupt
  • 39

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    He did all he could to defend his master.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    protect
  • 40

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

    I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    merciful
  • 41

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

    You have no excuse________late.

    Хариулт
    (D)
    for being
  • 42

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

    My phone is superior________yours.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    to
  • 43

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

    You will surely help me with my work,_________?

    Хариулт
    (B)
    won't you
  • 44

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

    The trader tried to cash in________the customer's ignorance.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    on
  • 45

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

    She hates________waiting.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    being kept
  • 46

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

    He took his share and gave them______

    Хариулт
    (D)
    theirs
  • 47

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

    it is advisable to mind your own business and not_________

    Хариулт
    (B)
    somebody else's
  • 48

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

    Mike was very glad_________that he had won the lottery.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    to hear
  • 49

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

    Mr kwesi bought_______

    Хариулт
    (D)
    an attractive new cupboard
  • 50

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

    Don't let Jack bully you: stand up________him.

    Хариулт
    (D)
    to
  • 51

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

    The culprits_______when we entered the courtroom.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    were being interrogated
  • 52

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

    The students had no choice_______to do as they had been commanded.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    but
  • 53

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

    My submission________by the Council at the moment.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    is being considered
  • 54

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

    If she had known, she wouldn't have come,________?

    Хариулт
    (D)
    would she
  • 55

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

    Last week's assignment was_________for me.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    much too difficult
  • 56

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

    Could you please_________a receipt for my purchase?

    Хариулт
    (B)
    make out
  • 57

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

    This is an improvement________ the last report.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    on
  • 58

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

    You can apply if you agree_______their terms.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    to
  • 59

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

    When we were in boarding school, my parents usually came to check_________us every week.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    on
  • 60

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

    It is I who________to blame for the lapses.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    am
  • 61

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

    The holiday came to an end all_________soon.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    too
  • 62

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

    The research was carried out _________a sample population.

    Хариулт
    (D)
    on
  • 63

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

    Though________by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    shaken
  • 64

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

    To avoid trouble, it is best to say very_________on the case.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    little
  • 65

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

    He offered no explanation,________apology.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    still less an
  • 66

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

    Our school wil________one hundred and twenty students this year.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    turn out
  • 67

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

    At the last minute, Amidu_______of the plan.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    backed out
  • 68

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

    We need to_______ for lost ground.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    make up
  • 69

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

    Blood is usually screened_________ transfusion.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    before
  • 70

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

    I believe he'll be arrested_________

    Хариулт
    (D)
    some day
  • 71
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above
    Хариулт
    (B)
    spectators
  • 72
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above
    Хариулт
    (C)
    dressing room
  • 73
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above
    Хариулт
    (B)
    blew
  • 74
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above
    Хариулт
    (B)
    kick-off
  • 75
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....75.....] above
    Хариулт
    (B)
    pennants
  • 76
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above
    Хариулт
    (A)
    stands
  • 77
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above
    Хариулт
    (B)
    lost
  • 78
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above
    Хариулт
    (D)
    substitutes
  • 79
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above
    Хариулт
    (A)
    shot
  • 80
    Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above
    Хариулт
    (B)
    headed
  • 81

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    marry

    Хариулт
    (A)
    batter
  • 82

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    litmus

    Хариулт
    (A)
    papa
  • 83

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    hurdle

    Хариулт
    (B)
    bird
  • 84

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    wretch

    Хариулт
    (D)
    welter
  • 85

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    country

    Хариулт
    (C)
    tongue
  • 86

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    bawl

    Хариулт
    (A)
    port
  • 87

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    familiar

    Хариулт
    (D)
    slipped
  • 88

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    back

    Хариулт
    (B)
    pat
  • 89

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    canoe

    Хариулт
    (D)
    brew
  • 90

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    league

    Хариулт
    (B)
    critique
  • 91

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    flout

    Хариулт
    (B)
    plough
  • 92

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    kite

    Хариулт
    (B)
    brighter
  • 93

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    protein

    Хариулт
    (D)
    go
  • 94

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    destroy

    Хариулт
    (C)
    poise
  • 95

    Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    waste

    Хариулт
    (C)
    great
  • 96

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    lamb

    Хариулт
    (D)
    dam
  • 97

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    king

    Хариулт
    (D)
    lung
  • 98

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    court

    Хариулт
    (B)
    quickly
  • 99

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    rubber

    Хариулт
    (D)
    thimble
  • 100

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    fashion

    Хариулт
    (D)
    trough
  • 101

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    truth

    Хариулт
    (C)
    threw
  • 102

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    solder

    Хариулт
    (B)
    society
  • 103

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    thatch

    Хариулт
    (D)
    challenge
  • 104

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    shining

    Хариулт
    (A)
    chauffeur
  • 105

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    badge

    Хариулт
    (B)
    tangible
  • 106

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    apron

    Хариулт
    (C)
    print
  • 107

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    diesel

    Хариулт
    (A)
    boys
  • 108

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    dream

    Хариулт
    (D)
    thrill
  • 109

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    lolly

    Хариулт
    (C)
    calcium
  • 110

    Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

    water

    Хариулт
    (C)
    twirl
  • 111

    Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

    horde

    Хариулт
    (B)
    board
  • 112

    Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

    file

    Хариулт
    (D)
    aisle
  • 113

    Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

    treasure

    Хариулт
    (C)
    leisure
  • 114

    Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

    great

    Хариулт
    (D)
    weight
  • 115

    Choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

    message

    Хариулт
    (B)
    passage
  • 116

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

    constitution

    Хариулт
    (C)
    con-sti-TU-tion
  • 117

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

    extravagant

    Хариулт
    (B)
    ex-TRA-va-gant
  • 118

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

    interrogate

    Хариулт
    (B)
    in-TER-ro-gate
  • 119

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

    catastrophic

    Хариулт
    (C)
    ca-ta-STRO-phic
  • 120

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

    population

    Хариулт
    (C)
    po-pu-LA-tion
  • 121
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    allow
  • 122
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    repellent
  • 123
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    Хариулт
    (B)
    convalesce
  • 124
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    Хариулт
    (A)
    sinister
  • 125
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    Хариулт
    (D)
    vehicle
  • 126

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appriopriate answer.

    John was a football LEGEND

    Хариулт
    (B)
    was john a football coach?
  • 127

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appriopriate answer.

    Three top excecutives REQUESTED to see the manager.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    Did three top executives decline to see the manager?
  • 128

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appriopriate answer.

    DORIS is a meticulous worker.

    Хариулт
    (A)
    Is james a meticulous worker?
  • 129

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appriopriate answer.

    The junior BOY cleaned the floor.

    Хариулт
    (B)
    Did the junior girl clean the floor?
  • 130

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appriopriate answer.

    Omo's brother won a RADIO.

    Хариулт
    (C)
    Did Omo's brother win a phone?
  • 131

    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /ɪə/

    Хариулт
    (D)
    fears
  • 132

    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /^/

    Хариулт
    (C)
    coloured
  • 133

    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /ao/

    Хариулт
    (B)
    counsel
  • 134

    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /ɔː/

    Хариулт
    (D)
    authentic
  • 135

    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

    /a:/

    Хариулт
    (B)
    heart