WAEC - English Language (2003)

  • 1
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
    Angela is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most...............girls in the school.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    diligent
  • 2
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
    Rather than support the Chairman, the members of his board expressed..........to his plans.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    opposition
  • 3
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
    In any group there are people who display apathy and others who show a lot of.............
    Răspuns
    (A)
    enthusiasm
  • 4
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
    Femi was very......about his political ambition but his sister was open about it
    Răspuns
    (D)
    secretive
  • 5
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
    Ngozi's beauty is natural but her sister's is rather............
    Răspuns
    (B)
    artificial
  • 6
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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 testimony of the witness was so vague that it was difficult to learn the...........details of the case
    Răspuns
    (A)
    specific
  • 7
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
    It is amazing how Jide became so proud, his parents have always been.........
    Răspuns
    (A)
    humble
  • 8
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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 workshop was intended to............the workers who had been confused by management's decisions
    Răspuns
    (B)
    enlighten
  • 9
    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
    Johnson is consistently assertive but his twin brother is rather..............
    Răspuns
    (B)
    cowardly
  • 10
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The country's aviation industry has lost at least four.........this year alone
    Răspuns
    (B)
    aircraft
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    My cousin has been married for fourteen years but he has no..........
    Răspuns
    (C)
    offspring
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Corruption is one of the ills in this country which must be..............
    Răspuns
    (B)
    eradicated
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The boys covered their noses because of the........odour in the area.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    offensive
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    it is............on parents to advise their children against keeping bad company
    Răspuns
    (A)
    incumbent
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The man said that he would no longer...........his stepson because of his bad behaviour
    Răspuns
    (B)
    accommodate
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The accused was charged with.............because he caused his brother's death.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    fratricide
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    He rendered.............assistance to the community
    Răspuns
    (B)
    invaluable
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The team manager looked.......when his boys lost the match
    Răspuns
    (C)
    dejected
  • 19
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
    The team manager looked.......when his boys lost the match
    Răspuns
    (C)
    dejected
  • 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.
    We left Kaduna one year ago to the day. This means that we left Kaduna
    Răspuns
    (A)
    exactly one year ago
  • 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.
    Tamuno's statement is true to a degree. This means that his statement is
    Răspuns
    (D)
    partly true
  • 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.
    Both the doves and the hawks agreed on this issue. This means that there is agreement by both
    Răspuns
    (A)
    those who prefer peace and those who want the use of force
  • 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.
    Japan has blazed a trail in the production of electronics. This means that in the production of electronics, Japan
    Răspuns
    (B)
    is leading others
  • 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.
    Mohammedu Ali won the fight hands down. This means that Mohammed Ail won
    Răspuns
    (D)
    very easily
  • 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.
    The scientist has broken new ground in his research.This means that the scientist has
    Răspuns
    (A)
    made a new discovery
  • 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.
    The chief decide to obtain the land by hook or by crook. This means that the chief decided to get the land
    Răspuns
    (C)
    by any means possible
  • 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.
    The lady swallowed the whole story hook,line and sinker. This means that the lady
    Răspuns
    (B)
    totally believed the story
  • 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.
    He went too far by insulting the Director's wife. This means that
    Răspuns
    (D)
    he should not have gone to the extent of insulting the Director's wife
  • 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.


    The decision to dismiss the night watchmen was taken in my absence. This means that the decision was

    Răspuns
    (C)
    taken without my knowledge
  • 30
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
    You have failed to heed the warning about your marriage
    Răspuns
    (A)
    consider
  • 31
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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 scholarship committee has endorsed the student's bursary.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    approved
  • 32
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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 my efforts to settle the quarrel between the two friends were futile
    Răspuns
    (D)
    unproductive
  • 33
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
    My uncle made the right choice of career as a detective because he is a very observant man
    Răspuns
    (A)
    watchful
  • 34
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
    I cannot continue the argument because you are biased
    Răspuns
    (C)
    prejudiced
  • 35
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
    Guidance counsellors should regard all the information given by students as confidential
    Răspuns
    (A)
    secret
  • 36
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
    It is advisable to buy durable clothes nowadays.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    lasting
  • 37
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
    To drive on through the red light is an infringement of the law
    Răspuns
    (C)
    a breach
  • 38
    From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
    There are various options open to you on this matter
    Răspuns
    (B)
    choices
  • 39
    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:
    Kate..........tears of joy when she heard about her success
    Răspuns
    (A)
    broke into
  • 40
    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 worker's strike was...........as a result of the Director's intervention
    Răspuns
    (C)
    called off
  • 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:
    Mrs Jallow has bought a .............bag
    Răspuns
    (D)
    new black leather
  • 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:
    The breakdown of our marriage was no fault of..............
    Răspuns
    (C)
    mine
  • 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:
    He did it, but not............in the way I had expected
    Răspuns
    (B)
    quite
  • 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:
    The driver...........nearly caused an accident
    Răspuns
    (C)
    very
  • 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:
    The teachers are not likely............promoted until next year
    Răspuns
    (A)
    to be
  • 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:
    Haven't you got a football field in your school?..........we haven't.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    no
  • 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:
    He............be fat, but he still runs fast
    Răspuns
    (C)
    may
  • 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:
    He............be fat, but he still runs fast
    Răspuns
    (C)
    may
  • 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:
    ...........I come in, please?
    Răspuns
    (B)
    may
  • 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:
    ''You won't tell Daddy,...........you?''
    Răspuns
    (A)
    will
  • 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:
    Joe........graduated from one of the best universities
    Răspuns
    (D)
    must have
  • 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:
    The boys were fighting...........their sisters were eating
    Răspuns
    (C)
    while
  • 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:
    Isn't it high time we............
    Răspuns
    (A)
    started eating
  • 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:
    The group is committed to....for international peace
    Răspuns
    (C)
    working
  • 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:
    God always.........us when we pray
    Răspuns
    (D)
    blesses
  • 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:
    Since he failed the examination, he could not.....miss the admission
    Răspuns
    (B)
    but
  • 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:
    Sometimes minor incidents in our lives stand out because we cherish  _______
    Răspuns
    (D)
    them
  • 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:
    You...........get to the meeting in time
    Răspuns
    (A)
    had better
  • 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:
    One does not normally expect problems but..................come
    Răspuns
    (B)
    they do
  • 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:
    Her handbag is made...........genuine leather
    Răspuns
    (C)
    of
  • 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:

    To persist.....sin is spiritual death

    Răspuns
    (D)
    in
  • 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:
    You wouldn't have come if you had known........?
    Răspuns
    (A)
    would you
  • 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:
    Many people were invited to the party but..........were catered for
    Răspuns
    (D)
    few
  • 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:

    All the.....are holding an emergency meeting behind closed doors

    Răspuns
    (B)
    heads of state
  • 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 novel makes.............interesting reading
    Răspuns
    (A)
    very
  • 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:
    He eats.........
    Răspuns
    (B)
    rather too fast
  • 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:
    Daughters confide.........their fathers more than sons do
    Răspuns
    (A)
    in
  • 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:
    The secretary was directed to bring.........the matter during the next meeting.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    up
  • 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:
    The contractors set the ladder,.............the wall
    Răspuns
    (C)
    against
  • 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:
    Bola,...........won the beauty contest, is my sister.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    who
  • 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:
    Interest in education has fallen.....because of unemployment
    Răspuns
    (A)
    off
  • 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:
    ............I prepare the food, please set the table
    Răspuns
    (A)
    while
  • 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:
    "Ladies and gentlemen, let us come together to know.........better"
    Răspuns
    (B)
    one another
  • 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:
    The national basketball team.........expected back from England this evening
    Răspuns
    (A)
    is
  • 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:
    I could not distinguish the twins..........each other
    Răspuns
    (D)
    from
  • 76
    In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    accidents
  • 77
    In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    compensation
  • 78
    In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    protection
  • 79
    In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    unforseeable
  • 80
    In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    premiums
  • 81
    In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    risks
  • 82
    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    covered
  • 83
    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    injury
  • 84
    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    overdue
  • 85
    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    policy
  • 86
    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    identification
  • 87
    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    comprehensive
  • 88
    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    third party
  • 89
    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    latter
  • 90
    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    modern
  • 91
    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    fastest
  • 92
    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    booth
  • 93
    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    sound
  • 94
    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    current
  • 95
    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (A)
    desk
  • 96
    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    calls
  • 97
    In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    dial
  • 98
    In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (B)
    tone
  • 99
    In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (C)
    cut off
  • 100
    In question numbered 99 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Răspuns
    (D)
    subscribers