WAEC - English Language (2018)

1

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's 

Answer
(A)
indifference
2

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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 at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________

Answer
(C)
remarkable
3

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.

Answer
(A)
advanced
4

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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 youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones. 

Answer
(A)
archaic
5

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______

Answer
(B)
correct
6

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters. 

Answer
(C)
weighty
7

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________ 

Answer
(B)
respectful
8

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure

Answer
(C)
arrival
9

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________ 

Answer
(B)
simple
10

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________ 

Answer
(B)
boastful
11

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

At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________

Answer
(C)
bonuses
12

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

The exposed milk in the container has turned _______

Answer
(A)
sour
13

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

Not all activists champion ________ causes. 

Answer
(A)
worthy
14

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

The Mayor gave a glowing ________ at the funeral of the city's only curator. 

Answer
(C)
tribute
15

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

At the end of the _______. the National Anthem is played on our radio station.

Answer
(D)
transmission
16

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

The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John's innocence. 

Answer
(D)
jury
17

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

Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries. 

Answer
(B)
bane
18

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

The _______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis.

Answer
(B)
diagnosis
19

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

The new book has beautiful _______ which make it attractive. 

Answer
(A)
illustrations
20

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

Their marriage was finally _____ after years of hostility. 

Answer
(C)
broken
21

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka. 

Answer
(A)
does not really know anything
22

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin

Answer
(C)
is too proud
23

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

She slogged her guts out for the examinations. This means that she

Answer
(D)
really worked very hard for the examination
24

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze's insults. This means that Modou 

Answer
(A)
tolerated Adaeze's insults
25

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he

Answer
(A)
is now frail
26

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

Kura, you can't be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura. 

Answer
(C)
has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang
27

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to. 

Answer
(D)
be further deceived
28

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. This means that he

Answer
(D)
hadn't confessed earlier on, and wasn't trusted
29

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

Kola: You really worked hard to win the case. 

Didia: You don't know the half of it. This means that. 

Answer
(C)
it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine
30

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. 

Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi 

Answer
(A)
displays his cleverness in an annoying way
31

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. 

He was such a brilliant footballer!

Answer
(D)
skillful
32

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 Politician is a fluent speaker. 

Answer
(A)
an eloquent
33

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. 

Everyone has the urge to succeed in life. 

Answer
(B)
desire
34

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. 

When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest. 

Answer
(C)
dense
35

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. 

That was a timely intervention.

Answer
(C)
prompt
36

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. 

David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous

Answer
(A)
painstaking
37

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. 

We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky

Answer
(D)
difficult
38

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. 

I think that his essay is impeccable. 

Answer
(D)
faultless
39

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. 

There has been a marked change in her study habit. 

Answer
(A)
significant
40

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. 

He was directed to write the letter. 

Answer
(B)
instructed
41

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. 

Every one of the students _______ to be excited about the excursion. 

Answer
(D)
seems
42

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 should assist the poor ________ ?

Answer
(C)
shouldn't we
43

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. 

Either he or you ______ to clean up the mess. 

Answer
(B)
have
44

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. 

If Musa had woken up earlier, he ______ breakfast. 

Answer
(A)
would not have missed
45

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. 

He would rather appeal the decision _______ defeat.

Answer
(D)
than accept
46

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 student complained that he ______ the teacher.

Answer
(B)
could not hear
47

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. 

My brother ______ in lagos for the past ten years. 

Answer
(D)
has been living
48

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. 

I am totally disappointed _______ such poor grades. 

Answer
(B)
with
49

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. 

He is a doctor but he dabbles _______ politics now and then. 

Answer
(A)
in
50

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. 

_______ arrived before the manager. 

Answer
(A)
Neither he nor I
51

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 evening was rounded _____ with a dance. 

Answer
(A)
off
52

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. 

I _______ have done the dishes but i haven't had the time. 

Answer
(B)
should
53

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. 

I have heard all _______ you've said

Answer
(C)
that
54

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. 

Life in the city is ________ challenging for the lazy. 

Answer
(D)
much too
55

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. 

It is always ________ that gets the blame

Answer
(B)
I
56

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. 

He spends a ______ deal of his time studying. 

Answer
(B)
great
57

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. 

I guess he holds _______ sensitive position in the company. 

Answer
(C)
some kind of
58

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. 

He always gives ______ for coming late to school. 

Answer
(B)
one excuse or the other
59

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. 

___________ you turn down down the volume of the radio? I am trying to read! 

Answer
(B)
will
60

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. 

I know it's a secret, so I _____  tell anyone.

Answer
(B)
shan't
61

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. 

At the last minute, Amidu backed _____ of the plan.

Answer
(C)
out
62

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. 

He ______ be very handsome but i don't like him. 

Answer
(C)
might
63

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. 

During her early day in school, she ______ study for hours, 

Answer
(A)
would
64

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. 

He _______ this morning in a dazzling white shirt. 

Answer
(D)
turned out
65

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 police have _________  a warning to all residents of the area. 

Answer
(D)
put out
66

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. 

My parents taught me a lot of lessons, most of ______ are difficult to forget. 

Answer
(A)
which
67

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. 

Sani ______ on a banana peel and fell down. 

Answer
(B)
slid
68

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. 

I look forward to _________ from you. 

Answer
(B)
hearing
69

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. 

I have made remarkable progress ______ learning French.

Answer
(C)
in
70

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 beans have not been properly ________

Answer
(B)
ground
71
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 71 in the passage.
Answer
(D)
production
72
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 72 in the passage.
Answer
(C)
risks
73
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 73 in the passage.
Answer
(C)
retailer
74
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 74 in the passage.
Answer
(B)
invest
75
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 75 in the passage.
Answer
(D)
partner
76
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 76 in the passage..
Answer
(C)
attributes
77
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 77 in the passage.
Answer
(A)
skills
78
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 78 in the passage.
Answer
(C)
products
79
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 79 in the passage.
Answer
(A)
controls
80
In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 80 in the passage.
Answer
(D)
resources
81

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

coin

Answer
(A)
toy
82

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

blow

Answer
(C)
road
83

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

lawyer

Answer
(C)
adapt
84

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

decided

Answer
(B)
hid
85

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

cup

Answer
(A)
oven
86

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

pure

Answer
(A)
sure
87

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

how

Answer
(B)
drought
88

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

short

Answer
(D)
jaw
89

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

stew

Answer
(B)
blue
90

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

could

Answer
(C)
pull
91

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

league

Answer
(C)
people
92

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

high

Answer
(B)
bye
93

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

stay

Answer
(B)
rake
94

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

burn

Answer
(C)
girl
95

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

parse

Answer
(C)
chart
96

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

kin

Answer
(B)
scheme
97

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

same

Answer
(D)
loose
98

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

parent

Answer
(A)
pious
99

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

tax

Answer
(C)
lacks
100

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

zero

Answer
(A)
days
101

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

flame

Answer
(D)
photo
102

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

cheek

Answer
(D)
cheque
103

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

apt 

Answer
(B)
taped
104

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

sing

Answer
(D)
kingship
105

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

shadow

Answer
(D)
trash
106

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

wept

Answer
(D)
stopped
107

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

strict

Answer
(C)
inflict
108

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

jump

Answer
(A)
digest
109

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

scratch

Answer
(B)
screen
110

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the on represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

think

Answer
(B)
tooth
111

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

installation

Answer
(C)
in-stal-LA-tion
112

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

Unwillingness

Answer
(B)
un-WIL-ling-ness
113

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

circumstances

Answer
(A)
CIR-cum-stan-ces
114

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

manipulate

Answer
(B)
man-NI-pu-late
115

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

apologize

Answer
(B)
a-POL-o-gize
116
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(B)
amplify
117
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(A)
interest
118
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(A)
concept
119
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(D)
motionless
120
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.
Answer
(D)
cartoon
121

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

AYO asked Mary to come today.

Answer
(A)
Did Chike ask Mary to come?
122

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

Wood is cheap in the South THIS year. 

Answer
(D)
Is wood cheap in the south every year?
123

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

NEW students should pay tuition fees. 

Answer
(B)
Should old students pay tuition fees?
124

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

Dad requested the DRIVER to open the door. 

Answer
(C)
Did dad request the gardener to open the door?
125

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

Ade's BICYCLE is made of steel.

Answer
(B)
Is Ade's car made of steel?
126

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ ʊ / 

Answer
(C)
book
127

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ s / 

Answer
(B)
says
128

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ ɔː / 

Answer
(B)
law
129

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ b / 

Answer
(A)
bugle
130

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ ei /

Answer
(D)
neigh