WAEC - English Language (2023)

  • 1
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress

    cumulative
    Responder
    (A)
    CU-mu-la-tive
  • 2
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
    concessionaire
    Responder
    (A)
    con-cess-ion-AIRE
  • 3
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
    horizontal
    Responder
    (C)
    hor-i-ZON-tal
  • 4
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
    apathetic
    Responder
    (A)
    ap-a-THET-ic
  • 5
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
    effeminate
    Responder
    (A)
    e-FFEM-i-nate
  • 6
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

    Fright
    Responder
    (A)
    height
  • 7
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    tie
    Responder
    (D)
    high
  • 8
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    tern
    Responder
    (C)
    earn
  • 9
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    fear
    Responder
    (D)
    deer
  • 10
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    mother
    Responder
    (B)
    other
  • 11
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence

    The posh cars were sandwiched between two ______ ones
    Responder
    (D)
    modest
  • 12
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    A trivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.
    Responder
    (A)
    serious
  • 13
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the ......... showing of the amateur group.
    Responder
    (B)
    mudane
  • 14
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was.____
     
    Responder
    (D)
    pardoned
  • 15
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    While other teachers' support for the action was ...., Victor's was dogged.
    Responder
    (C)
    wavering
  • 16
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of______ theirs.
    Responder
    (A)
    initiating
  • 17
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a .... walkway.
    Responder
    (D)
    secure
  • 18
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.
    Responder
    (A)
    reserved
  • 19
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ..................... them at times.
     
    Responder
    (C)
    compliment
  • 20
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The aggrieved customers staged a fierce.... on the street.
    Responder
    (D)
    protest
  • 21
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The accused was brought before the jury for a court .....
    Responder
    (C)
    hearing
  • 22
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    From his______, one can tell that he is an athlete.
     
    Responder
    (D)
    physique
  • 23
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The death of that journalist is still _____ in mystery.
    Responder
    (C)
    shrouded
  • 24
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The defendant was charged with ................ because he caused his neighbour's death.
     
    Responder
    (A)
    homicide
  • 25

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Seeing a young crop .... from the soil is a rare experience.
    Responder
    (D)
    sprout
  • 26
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......
    Responder
    (A)
    statute
  • 27

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____
    Responder
    (D)
    pirates
  • 28
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The doctors .....Bola's grandmother after the heart attack.
    Responder
    (A)
    resuscitated
  • 29
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
    Responder
    (D)
    strained
  • 30
    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
    If one thing irritates you, it might another
    Responder
    (B)
    delight
  • 31
    _71_
    Responder
    (B)
    bout
  • 32
    -72-
    Responder
    (B)
    ring
  • 33
    -73-
    Responder
    (B)
    announcer
  • 34
    -74-
    Responder
    (B)
    boxing gloves
  • 35
    -75-
    Responder
    (C)
    opponent
  • 36
    -76-
    Responder
    (B)
    hook
  • 37
    -77-
    Responder
    (A)
    fists
  • 38
    -78-
    Responder
    (D)
    parrying
  • 39
    -79-
    Responder
    (C)
    round
  • 40
    -80-
    Responder
    (D)
    knockout
  • 41
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

    Money
    Responder
    (C)
    son
  • 42
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    pour
    Responder
    (B)
    ore
  • 43
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    tie
    Responder
    (C)
    bile
  • 44
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    put
    Responder
    (B)
    wool
  • 45
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    tailor
    Responder
    (B)
    partake
  • 46
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    fate
    Responder
    (A)
    weight
  • 47
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    fern
    Responder
    (A)
    merge
  • 48
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    powder
    Responder
    (B)
    loud
  • 49
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    cruise
    Responder
    (A)
    move
  • 50
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    pure
    Responder
    (C)
    furore
  • 51
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    spot
    Responder
    (A)
    slot
  • 52
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    there
    Responder
    (A)
    their
  • 53
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    crest
    Responder
    (C)
    breakfast
  • 54
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    sheath
    Responder
    (D)
    beach
  • 55
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
    gorilla
    Responder
    (B)
    colour
  • 56
    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) underlined.

    Orchid
    Responder
    (C)
    skewer
  • 57
    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) underlined.
    picture
    Responder
    (A)
    lurch
  • 58
    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) underlined.
    fissure
    Responder
    (D)
    vision
  • 59
    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) underlined.
    visit
    Responder
    (C)
    easy
  • 60
    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) underlined.
    hack
    Responder
    (A)
    behaviour
  • 61
    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) underlined.
    left
    Responder
    (B)
    bulk
  • 62
    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) underlined.
    fly
    Responder
    (D)
    tough
  • 63

    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) underlined.
    text
    Responder
    (D)
    fixed
  • 64
    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) underlined.
    uncle
    Responder
    (D)
    ankle
  • 65
    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) underlined.
    drive
    Responder
    (D)
    wounded
  • 66
    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) underlined.
    laboratory
    Responder
    (C)
    dabble
  • 67
    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) underlined.
    upholstery
    Responder
    (C)
    upheaval
  • 68
    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) underlined.
    rou g e
    Responder
    (C)
    leisure
  • 69
    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) underlined.
    then
    Responder
    (D)
    wealthy
  • 70
    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) underlined.
    sign
    Responder
    (C)
    hymn
  • 71
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

    The fisherman said he sighted a ........... of fish in the river.
    Responder
    (C)
    shoal
  • 72
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The principal corrected no one else but ______.
    Responder
    (A)
    Me
  • 73
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The thug was ......... murder.
    Responder
    (B)
    charged with
  • 74
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Asokoro office ................ is located in Ibadan.
    Responder
    (D)
    headquarters
  • 75
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    John should be through with his work,_______?
    Responder
    (C)
    shouldn't he
  • 76
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    This is the man ........... I said told me the interesting story.
    Responder
    (C)
    whom
  • 77
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The accused forgot ............
    Responder
    (A)
    what the police said
  • 78
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The officer ............. is my brother.
    Responder
    (C)
    in uniform
  • 79
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The footballers have been practising __________.
    Responder
    (D)
    hard in the stadium all morning
  • 80
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Professor John is the leader of the ....... committee to review the new book.
    Responder
    (D)
    fifty-man
  • 81
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    James appears ............ wiser than his friends.
    Responder
    (D)
    much
  • 82
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    That world famous athlete is guilty.......... way you look at it.
    Responder
    (D)
    whichever
  • 83
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We were all afraid when the alarm ________.
    Responder
    (B)
    went off
  • 84
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The material used for sewing my dress is _______to yours.
    Responder
    (B)
    superior
  • 85

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The Chairman wasn't privy ..... that information.
    Responder
    (D)
    to
  • 86
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    We were lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ........... ?
     
    Responder
    (D)
    weren't we
  • 87
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The ............ were decorated with flowers.
    Responder
    (B)
    girls' shoes
  • 88
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board.
    Responder
    (D)
    had cleaned
  • 89
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    .......... the hours of nine and ten, the surgeons completed the operation.
    Responder
    (C)
    between
  • 90
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Mother bought ............. at the fair.
    Responder
    (D)
    an expensive red Japanese car
  • 91
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The duty of our teacher is to give instructions;.......... is to obey.
     
    Responder
    (A)
    ours
  • 92
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The teacher has ......... with the principal.
    Responder
    (B)
    fallen out
  • 93

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    A meeting was called ..............the instance of the chairman.
    Responder
    (C)
    on
  • 94
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Business is poor these days ........... workers are on strike.
    Responder
    (B)
    because
  • 95
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The test seemed ................. simple that we thought we would all pass.
    Responder
    (B)
    so
  • 96
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem.
    Essien:............
    Responder
    (D)
    So do I
  • 97

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The .......scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.
    Responder
    (C)
    young brilliant Nigerian
  • 98
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The couple _______ their first child when I entered college.
    Responder
    (D)
    hadn't had
  • 99
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.
    Responder
    (D)
    put out
  • 100
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ................
    Responder
    (B)
    many such others
  • 101
    Identify the word with a different stress pattern
    Responder
    (C)
    enigma
  • 102
    Identify the word with a different stress pattern
    Responder
    (B)
    extrude
  • 103
    Identify the word with a different stress pattern
    Responder
    (B)
    radar
  • 104
    Identify the word with a different stress pattern
     
    Responder
    (D)
    discover
  • 105
    Identify the word with a different stress pattern
    Responder
    (B)
    reason
  • 106
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence

    Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence
    Responder
    (B)
    caution
  • 107
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    Awa deceived Ahmed into handing over all his savings.
    Responder
    (C)
    cheated
  • 108
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false
    Responder
    (C)
    allegation
  • 109
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
    Responder
    (A)
    secret
  • 110
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.
    Responder
    (A)
    only
  • 111
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.
    Responder
    (D)
    seized
  • 112
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    The English teacher is always cheerful.
    Responder
    (B)
    gleeful
  • 113
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.
    Responder
    (D)
    harmful
  • 114
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    It was she that commanded me to leave the room.
    Responder
    (C)
    ordered
  • 115
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
    The valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.
    Responder
    (B)
    tenacity
  • 116
    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.
    Responder
    (A)
    Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
  • 117
    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
    The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
    Responder
    (C)
    Did the president reward some of the students?
  • 118
    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
    The woman bought a CARTON of milk.
    Responder
    (A)
    Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
  • 119
    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
    She will send a BAG to him today.
    Responder
    (C)
    Will she send a shirt to him today?
  • 120
    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
    She slept on the BIG bed.
    Responder
    (B)
    Did she sleep on the small bed?
  • 121
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol

    /ɔɪ/
    Responder
    (C)
    coin
  • 122
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /ɜː/
    Responder
    (A)
    scourge
  • 123
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /ʃ/
    Responder
    (A)
    charade
  • 124
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /ʊ/
    Responder
    (A)
    hook
  • 125
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /æ/
    Responder
    (A)
    snag
  • 126
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /dʒ/
    Responder
    (D)
    suggest
  • 127
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /ŋ/
    Responder
    (B)
    sink
  • 128
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /θ/
    Responder
    (D)
    stealthy
  • 129
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /ei/
    Responder
    (C)
    gale
  • 130
    Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
    /j/
    Responder
    (B)
    flew
  • 131
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

    Revealing that information will cut the ground from under my feet. This means that it will
    Responder
    (A)
    ruin my plans
  • 132

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
    Mother always tells me to keep my nose clean. This means that she tells me to
    Responder
    (D)
    stay out of trouble
  • 133
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
    This action effectively puts the mockers on the project. This means that the project.
    Responder
    (D)
    not be executed
  • 134
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
    You can see clearly that we are surpassed in numerical strength. This means that we are
    Responder
    (D)
    fewer than they are
  • 135
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
    One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started
    Responder
    (D)
    too soon