WAEC - English Language (2011)

  • 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.

    There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is.............

    Одговорити
    (D)
    prohibited
  • 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.

    The cast consisted of many famous actors and few.............ones.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    unknown
  • 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.

    My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    impartial
  • 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.

    Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........

    Одговорити
    (D)
    pessimistic
  • 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.

    The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the.............

    Одговорити
    (B)
    obvious
  • 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.

    It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones

    Одговорити
    (A)
    scanty
  • 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.

    The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their .............

    Одговорити
    (C)
    efficiency
  • 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 official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked

    Одговорити
    (C)
    conceal
  • 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.

    The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................

    Одговорити
    (B)
    feebly
  • 10

    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.

    While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end.

    Одговорити
    (A)
    abrupt
  • 11

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

    Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size

    Одговорити
    (D)
    intimidating
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles.
    Одговорити
    (C)
    embargo
  • 13

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

    The corpse has been taken to the ...................

    Одговорити
    (B)
    mortuary
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never........... from her plan
    Одговорити
    (C)
    deviated
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity
    Одговорити
    (B)
    an affront
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a .............
    Одговорити
    (C)
    quorum
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The................of the asylum sang a song for the President.
    Одговорити
    (A)
    inmates
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials.
    Одговорити
    (A)
    annulled
  • 19

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

    The seminar was held under the...........of the Government

    Одговорити
    (A)
    jurisdiction
  • 20
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The new car is very attractive but I doubt its.............
    Одговорити
    (C)
    durability
  • 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.
    Had it been possible to leave the country then, I would have done so. This means that
    Одговорити
    (D)
    I would have liked to leave the country but I wasn't able to
  • 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.
    The proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had
    Одговорити
    (B)
    a series of arguments on the report
  • 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 proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had
    Одговорити
    (B)
    a series of arguments on the report
  • 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.
    Unless you don't want to become a teacher, there's no reason for not accepting the sponsorship. This means that you should
    Одговорити
    (A)
    not refuse the sponsorship if you want to become a teacher
  • 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.
    His chances of passing are very slim. This means that he
    Одговорити
    (C)
    may not pass
  • 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.
    We would never have followed his advice if we had known his reputation. This means that we
    Одговорити
    (C)
    followed his advice because we didn't know him
  • 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.
    All the handsome men left her cold. This means that
    Одговорити
    (B)
    the men took no notice of her
  • 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.
    Sulayman can't help shouting at the members of his team. This means that he
    Одговорити
    (C)
    can't control his emotions and keeps shouting
  • 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.
    Out of the blue came his letter inviting me to stay with him. This means that the letter came
    Одговорити
    (C)
    came unexpectedly.
  • 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.

    Femi spends precious time building castles in the air. This means that Femi

    Одговорити
    (B)
    thinks of impracticable things
  • 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.
    Considering his huge salary, the Director ought to have built a house by now. This means that the Director
    Одговорити
    (B)
    has not built a house yet
  • 32

    From the words or group of 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.

    Nowadays, children are given much more latitude than before.

    Одговорити
    (B)
    freedom
  • 33

    From the words or group of 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.

    My neighbour lives a humdrum life.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    monotonous
  • 34

    From the words or group of 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 Manager described the new accountant as a man of impeccable character.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    faultless
  • 35

    From the words or group of 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 teacher sent the boy out of the class for his impertinence

    Одговорити
    (C)
    rudeness
  • 36

    From the words or group of 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.

    This book is the abridged version of the original.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    shortened
  • 37

    From the words or group of 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.

    After the riot, the streets were blocked with charred vehicles.

    Одговорити
    (D)
    burnt
  • 38

    From the words or group of 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 thief's jail terms are to run concurrently.

    Одговорити
    (D)
    simultaneously
  • 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:

    The rapper's popularity is beginning to wane

    Одговорити
    (D)
    decline
  • 40

    From the words or group of 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 doctor told his patient about all the things that could impair his health.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    damage
  • 41

    From the words or group of 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 fat old woman looked comical in those trousers.

    Одговорити
    (B)
    ridiculous
  • 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:

    When I arrived, I noticed that he.............the kitchen

    Одговорити
    (A)
    had swept
  • 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 was dismissed because he ............. the cheque.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    should not have issued
  • 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:

    Is there...............chalk in the classroom?

    Одговорити
    (B)
    any
  • 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 last election resulted ..................a disaster for the Socialist Party

    Одговорити
    (A)
    in
  • 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 family..............dinner when we knocked at the door.

    Одговорити
    (B)
    was having
  • 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:

    All................the president said was reported in the dailies.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    that
  • 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:

    Which of the two questions is..................?

    Одговорити
    (D)
    more difficult
  • 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:

    If it rains, the exhibition will be cancelled,.............?

    Одговорити
    (C)
    won't it
  • 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:

    The rent is too high;............,the house is not in a suitable location.

    Одговорити
    (B)
    besides
  • 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:

    Its about time your brother.............some attention to his English

    Одговорити
    (C)
    paid
  • 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 ________ toys have all been stolen.

     

    Одговорити
    (D)
    children's
  • 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:

    The ...............toys have all been stolen.

    Одговорити
    (D)
    children's
  • 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:

    Olu passed his examination .............he was a determined student

    Одговорити
    (B)
    because
  • 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:

    Your friend and mentor,.................his speech.

    Одговорити
    (A)
    has finished
  • 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:

    ...............of you does this money belong to ?

    Одговорити
    (D)
    Which
  • 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:

    One of the window panes.............yesterday

    Одговорити
    (B)
    was broken
  • 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:

    No child................have drawn that picture.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    could
  • 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:

    The referee contemplated............the players off the pitch.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    sending
  • 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:

    The new road was completed on schedule..............the difficulties involved.

    Одговорити
    (B)
    despite
  • 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:

    ..............of his evidence made no sense.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    Much
  • 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:
    The celebrations were rounded.............with a firework display.
    Одговорити
    (C)
    off
  • 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:
    The members of the association were advised to cooperate with.............
    Одговорити
    (A)
    one another
  • 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:
    The robe is.................long for the short minister
    Одговорити
    (A)
    rather
  • 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 professors said that Ade was...............
    Одговорити
    (B)
    a student of great potential
  • 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 friend asked me if I would like to go to las Palmas for a holiday and I said I...........
    Одговорити
    (C)
    would
  • 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:
    His father saw.............that Andrew got all the answers wrong
    Одговорити
    (D)
    at a glance
  • 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:
    Ali dropped the pot accidentally and it..............
    Одговорити
    (B)
    broke
  • 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:
    Every man, woman and child............asked to contribute.
    Одговорити
    (C)
    was
  • 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:
    That sack is.................heavy for us to lift
    Одговорити
    (C)
    too
  • 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:
    If the school had been destroyed, we..............home.
    Одговорити
    (B)
    would have had to go
  • 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 plane took off...................
    Одговорити
    (B)
    five minutes ago
  • 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:
    By Christmas, I..................for one year.
    Одговорити
    (A)
    shall have been working
  • 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:

    As they-.....................the thieves broke into the house

    Одговорити
    (D)
    were sleeping
  • 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:

    All the children were inoculated.............polio.

    Одговорити
    (C)
    against
  • 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 plan is an alternative...........the last one

    Одговорити
    (B)
    to
  • 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:
    ..............Ali did not win the elections, he has continued to award scholarships to the less privileged
    Одговорити
    (C)
    Although
  • 78
    In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (D)
    excursion
  • 79
    In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (A)
    heat
  • 80
    In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (C)
    furnace
  • 81
    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (B)
    bellows
  • 82
    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (C)
    embers
  • 83
    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (B)
    tongs
  • 84
    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (C)
    anvil
  • 85
    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (B)
    hammer
  • 86
    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (D)
    sparks
  • 87
    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (A)
    bowl
  • 88
    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (B)
    habitat
  • 89
    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (A)
    damage
  • 90
    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (C)
    species
  • 91
    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (D)
    parks
  • 92
    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (B)
    game
  • 93
    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (D)
    predators
  • 94
    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (B)
    check
  • 95
    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Одговорити
    (B)
    starvation