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WAEC - English Language (1996)

1
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
There is no doubt that pride is less desirable a quality than...........
Answer
(E)
humility
2
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Few people prefer the rural to the ........areas
Answer
(A)
urban
3
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Emeka is quite refined in his manners but his colleague is rather..........
Answer
(B)
crude
4
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Instead of helping to preserve our culture, the youth engage in activities that...........it
Answer
(D)
destroy
5
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We should regard donations as....and not compulsory
Answer
(C)
voluntary
6

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.


The affluence of the politicians contrasts with the........of the masses

Answer
(A)
poverty
7
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The importation of rice is permitted while that of wheat is .........
Answer
(E)
prohibited
8
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The goal lifted the team from the agony of defeat to the .......of victory
Answer
(E)
ecstasy
9
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
One species of the animal has gone into extinction while the other is still in ....
Answer
(E)
existence
10
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The Council ratified the controversial recommendation which we thought would be...........
Answer
(E)
rejected
11
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He was sent to the Remand Home in the hope that the place would....him
Answer
(A)
reform
12
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Since there was no further comments the chairman called for the ......of the minutes of the last meeting.
Answer
(D)
adoption
13
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There was a ten-minute.....during the stage-performance of the play
Answer
(C)
interlude
14
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The judge restrained the landlord from...the tenant
Answer
(A)
ejecting
15
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The soldiers pledged their....loyalty to their commander
Answer
(B)
unalloyed
16
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many children are suffering from.....because of poor feeding
Answer
(E)
malnutrition
17
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The audience gave the actor a standing.......for his beautiful performance.
Answer
(C)
ovation
18
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
If the customer fails to honour his pledge again, his.....will surely be in doubt
Answer
(D)
crediblity
19
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The judge warned that he would not tolerate any interruption of the .....of the court
Answer
(D)
proceedings
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.
I can make a little out of Tolu's story. This means that
Answer
(A)
I don't understand Tolu's story
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.
Bola promised to pay Sade in her own coin. This means that Bola
Answer
(D)
threatened to take revenge on Sade
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.
Contrary to our expectations, the principal rose to the occasion. This means that the principal
Answer
(C)
proved himself able to handle the situation
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 workers accused the manager of lying to take the bread out of their mouth. This means that the manager
Answer
(A)
wanted to deprive them of their means of livelihood
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.
The journalist said his story on the minister was made from observation at close quarters. This means that the
Answer
(D)
journalist observed the minister intimately
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.
Amaka was the cynosure of all eyes at the party. This means that
Answer
(D)
she attracted everbody's attention
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.
Olu often goes about with a chip on his shoulder. This means that Olu
Answer
(D)
walk with an air of pride and defiance
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.
Adamu just can't help giving alms to the poor. This means that Adamu.
Answer
(A)
gives alms to the poor compulsively
28
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.
On a crucial issue like this, I am sure that Peter, as usual, will sit on the fence. This means that Peter will
Answer
(B)
not commit himself to any side
29
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 Nosa applied for a loan, the bank manager requested him to put his cards on the table. This means that
Answer
(C)
Nosa should state openly and honestly what he needed the loan for
30
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.
Considering that he earns a very fat salary, the engineer ought to have built a house by now. This means that the engineer
Answer
(B)
has not built a house though he earns a handsome salary
31
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.
John is too courageous a man to be dispirited by that setback. This means that John.
Answer
(A)
experienced some difficulties but is still determined to succeed
32
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.
Hassan should have had that promotion. This means that Hassan
Answer
(D)
did not have the promotion
33
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 December this year, I shall have moved from Ibadan to Port Harcourt. This means that I will
Answer
(C)
be in Port Harcourt this December
34
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The minister explained that the execution of the project had been impeded by lack of funds
Answer
(E)
hindered
35
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty
Answer
(E)
negligence
36
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
We had to prevail upon him to accept the offer.
Answer
(A)
persuade
37
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
He worked very hard all through his life but he died in penury
Answer
(C)
poverty
38
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Mountaineering is really an arduous exercise
Answer
(B)
a strenuous
39
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice when I entered
Answer
(D)
absorbed
40
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
All that were left after the riots were the charred remains of vehicles and houses.
Answer
(A)
burnt
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The manager warned the workers that the company would no longer tolerate their incessant demand for salary increase.
Answer
(E)
frequent
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The social critic was asked to recant the allegations he made against the government
Answer
(A)
withdraw
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The politician has an inordinate ambition to rule the country
Answer
(E)
excessive
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The robber's two jail terms are to run concurrently
Answer
(E)
simultaneously
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
A journalist would do well not to express prejudicial view
Answer
(C)
biased
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
A reasonable man will never refuse to review his action if it becomes necessary
Answer
(A)
re-examine
47
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His account of the incident isn't true, he just.......
Answer
(A)
made it up
48
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The newly married couple are not...........with each other
Answer
(B)
getting along
49
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ibrahim is gradually.......his problems
Answer
(C)
pulling through
50
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Jide was absent from the meeting yesterday
Answer
(D)
wasn't he?
51
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He got into trouble in an attempt to conceal the truth............me
Answer
(D)
from
52
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He was accompanied..........his friend to the party
Answer
(B)
by
53
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father said he once saw a snake...............a chicken.
Answer
(D)
swallowing
54
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mary.....passed the examination without the extra lessons she had
Answer
(B)
couldn't have
55
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many people are now used to .....without lunch
Answer
(C)
going
56
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
..........round the house I observed that there were more broken louvres than had been reported
Answer
(D)
moving
57
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The beleaguered soldiers skilfully.......themselves out of trouble.
Answer
(C)
manoeuvred
58
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
..........so dejected, he decided to stay at home,
Answer
(D)
having been
59
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
How I wish she ............the note in time.
Answer
(C)
had seen
60
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The principal, with all the teachers and students.......
Answer
(A)
has arrived
61
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
What.......these last three years?
Answer
(B)
have you been doing with yourself
62
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The government has been urged to provide more facilities for training..........
Answer
(C)
the physically disabled and mentally retarded
63
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I am looking forward.......from you before long
Answer
(D)
to hearing
64
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The road cannot be constructed without
Answer
(A)
those huge earth-moving machines
65
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It was reported that he stole the radio
Answer
(B)
wasn't it?
66
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He willed his property to the poor
Answer
(B)
didn't he?
67
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Tolu: I like playing table-tennis Yemi:
Answer
(D)
so do I
68
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The bicycle..........on the wet grass for several days
Answer
(A)
has been lying
69
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Didn't I give Ada the pen a while ago?
Answer
(C)
yes, you did
70
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
You didn't knock before you entered
Answer
(A)
did you?
71
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our tour of London came to an end all..........soon.
Answer
(D)
too
72
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ranti: Must we finish cracking all the nuts before noon? Ike: No, we
Answer
(A)
mustn't
73
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Each of the players........to receive a gift of N10,000.00
Answer
(C)
is
74
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
irrefutable
75
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
extent
76
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
restrictions
77
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
foreign
78
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
considerations
79
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
political
80
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
elevate
81
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
ore
82
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
industrial
83
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
duties
84
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
disadvantage
85
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
concessions
86
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
casualty
87
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
victims
88
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
examined
89
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
clinical
90
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
thermometer
91
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(B)
x-ray
92
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
stethoscope
93
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(D)
anti-tetanus
94
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(E)
dressed
95
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
Answer
(A)
stretcher