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WAEC - English Language (2001)

1
The leader of the delegation was commended for the manner in which he handled the matter, while their hosts were.........
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(C)
criticized
2
Musa is very frugal whereas his friend Audu is ........
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(D)
extravagant
3
Taiwo's flamboyance and Kehinde's.....often keep people wondering if they are really twins.
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(A)
modesty
4
People enjoy stories with ........settings rather than those with far-fetched backgrounds.
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(B)
realistic
5
We were asked to reach a compromise and not start another.............
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(C)
controversy
6
He was promoted for his efficiency while his colleague was demoted for..........
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(C)
incompetence
7
Okon's business is flourishing while his father's is...........
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(A)
declining
8
You should be ......so as not to be caught unawares.
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(D)
alert
9
The school authorities expected the contributions to be ..............rather than compulsory.
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(B)
voluntary
10
The manager who was sacked last month has been .............
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(C)
reinstated
11
The ...........programme against childhood diseases has ended.
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(C)
immunization
12
The accused stated ..........that he was innocent of the crime.
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(A)
unequivocally
13
The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
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(C)
diagnosis
14
I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques.
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(D)
current
15
The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice.
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(D)
congregation
16
Many African leaders try to cling.........to power.
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(A)
tenaciously
17
The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat.
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(B)
ousted
18
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.
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(C)
adjourned
19
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ............. to hard work.
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(A)
incentive
20
Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola
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(C)
makes others smile when she smiles
21
It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is
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(C)
unhelpful
22
Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that
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(A)
he was born into a rich family
23
Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father
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(B)
allowed him to make his own decisions
24
You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you
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(D)
don't mean what you are saying
25
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
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(C)
became very angry
26
Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he
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(C)
was deeply hurt
27
The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was
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(B)
unpunished
28
The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was
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(C)
not sincere
29
Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won
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(B)
narrowly
30
The criminal was incarcerated.
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(C)
imprisoned
31
The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist.
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(B)
capable
32
At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.
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(B)
beginning
33
The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank.
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(C)
foresaw
34
The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court.
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(C)
complainant
35
The judge was incorruptible.
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(D)
honest
36
Mr. Preye is a stern father.
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(D)
strict
37
My first son is an unusually audacious boy.
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(A)
daring
38
Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband.
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(B)
belittling
39
For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine.
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(E)
get off
40
The members of the Association were just rounding......their discussion when the police arrived.
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(A)
up
41
I could not attend the meeting, so I asked my sister to stand.....for me.
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(C)
in
42
I tendered for that contract, but my application.......
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(C)
fell through
43
He is Mr. Bello's son.........?
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(A)
isn't he
44
You will help me with my assignment,...............?
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(D)
won't you
45
I brought my ........today.
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(D)
very first green party dress
46
Although he was not born in Yorubaland,........
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(C)
he can speak the language
47
Adaku and Udoka were curious........who was coming to see their father.
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(B)
about
48
Moji says she is better at Maths..........
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(B)
than I am
49
I have never................humiliated in my life.
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(C)
been so
50
He..........the scene before the accident occurred.
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(B)
had left
51
The proposer's argument was.....convincing than that of his opponent.
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(A)
much more
52
The cloth is .....bright for my liking.
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(D)
too
53
By the time they arrive, we ............the work.
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(A)
shall have finished
54
This engine is.........that one.
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(C)
superior to
55
Janet could not attend the party because she......with the flu over the weekend.
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(B)
came down
56
The new student made a good impression.............. the rest of the class
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(C)
on
57
Could I borrow...........cash please?
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(A)
a little
58
It is...........this background that we can understand the issues clearly.
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(B)
against
59
The teacher told the pupils to commit the poem.........memory.
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(A)
to
60
..........we waited, Ayo read the letter over again.
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(A)
while
61
I expect everybody to respect..........
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(D)
oneself
62
You are......for having that painful experience.
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(C)
none the worse
63
.............is not good for children.
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(D)
Skipping breakfast
64
The manager is leaving the company to ......a new appointment elsewhere.
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(C)
take up
65
Since we were not given all the things we requested, we should.......with what we have.
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(C)
make do
66
Nigerians will have ............ to blame for withdrawing from the competition at the last minute.
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(A)
themselves
67
Many people do not .......their religious professions.
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(A)
live by
68
....................a new teacher, she does not know much about the behaviour of the students.
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(A)
Being
69
The principal hoped that he..........to help the students.
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(C)
would be able
70
The lecturer arrived exactly...........time to give the talk.
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(A)
on
71
Olumide initially disliked Mathematics, but.........time he began to like it.
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(C)
with
72
The judge says that no one is ..........the law.
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(B)
above
73
The officer.............that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter.
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(D)
should have known
74
He is a dare-devil; I really....be surprised that he has escaped.
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(D)
couldn't
75
This is Bisi's handwriting; there......be no argument about it.
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(D)
can
76
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
Answer
(C)
insurance policy
77
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
insurance broker
78
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
take out
79
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
comprehensive policy
80
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
third party
81
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
exclusive
82
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
bonus
83
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
accident
84
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
write-off
85
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
collision
86
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
damages
87
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
insured
88
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
agents
89
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
clients
90
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
scarcity
91
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
devoid
92
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
bustle
93
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
filling station
94
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
available
95
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
pumps