WAEC - English Language (2010)

  • 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.

    The handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband's ..........salary

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    (B)
    meagre
  • 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 media houses should employ both the novice and the............journalist

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    (D)
    veteran
  • 3

    In each of the following sentences, correctly fill the gap with he appropriate option.

    Chief Osa prefers fame in the village to............in the city

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    (D)
    obscurity
  • 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.
    While the Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as.............
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    (B)
    crucial
  • 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.
    It pays to be firm rather than..........in a case like this.
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    (A)
    flexible
  • 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 man's first wife is loyal while second is............
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    (A)
    unfaithful
  • 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.

    Rather than convict him, the impartial judge........him.

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    (D)
    acquitted
  • 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.
    Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at..................them
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    (C)
    separating
  • 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.
    We thought that Uncle Sam's health had improved but it had rather................
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    (B)
    deteriorated
  • 10

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

    One very important aspect of human relationship is.................trust.

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    (C)
    mutual
  • 11

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

    The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.

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    (B)
    simultaneously
  • 12

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

    The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early.

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    (B)
    simultaneously
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The committee is charged with finding a .......solution to the crisis
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    (C)
    lasting
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party
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    (D)
    rivalry
  • 15

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

    Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud

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    (A)
    literally
  • 16

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

    The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected

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    (B)
    authenticity
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face.
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    (C)
    expression
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons
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    (A)
    inspired
  • 19

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

    As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ...................

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    (C)
    stand still
  • 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.
    James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they
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    (A)
    were always angry with each other
  • 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.
    My book has become dog-eared through use. This means that
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    (A)
    the corners of the pages of my book are crumpled
  • 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.
    Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is
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    (D)
    an unbending capitalist
  • 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.
    Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie. This means that my cousin will
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    (C)
    apologize
  • 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.
    I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked
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    (B)
    about their job
  • 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 decision to reconcile with his former agent paid off. This means that the reconciliation
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    (A)
    yieled positive results
  • 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 beauty of Bimpe's garden shows that she has green fingers. This means that Bimpe
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    (B)
    is good at growing plants
  • 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.
    I would have visited you but for my father's ill health. This means that my
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    (B)
    father's ill health prevented me from visting you
  • 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.
    Her husband's death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has
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    (A)
    become more economical
  • 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.
    Some candidates takes examinations in their stride.This means that they
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    (B)
    do not worry about them
  • 30

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    The provocation had an instantaneous effect on him.

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    (B)
    an immediate
  • 31

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    I woke up feeling rather queer

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    (B)
    strange
  • 32

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

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    (D)
    rejects
  • 33

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Our club encourages benevolence

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    (C)
    charity
  • 34

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities

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    (C)
    harmful
  • 35

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job

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    (A)
    suitable
  • 36

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects?

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    (D)
    lifeless
  • 37

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame

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    (C)
    unsatisfactory
  • 38

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers.

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    (A)
    trusted
  • 39

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

    The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident.

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    (C)
    frank
  • 40

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

    Why are you always jealous.............other people?

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    (A)
    of
  • 41
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor
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    (B)
    don't
  • 42

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

    It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor

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    (B)
    don't
  • 43

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

    The motorcycle nearly hit Jane and..............

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    (A)
    me
  • 44

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

    I found my friends sitting..............the beach.

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    (B)
    at
  • 45
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    It is about time you..............to bed.
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    (C)
    went
  • 46

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

    It is about time you..............to bed.

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    (C)
    went
  • 47

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

    One of his close friends...............a soldier

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    (A)
    is
  • 48

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

    Does Omar...........in the city?

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    (C)
    live
  • 49

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

    The meeting of the.................will come later today.

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    (A)
    secretaries general
  • 50
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    His father has a .............
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    (D)
    beautiful round wooden table
  • 51

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

    The teachers don't teach us............?

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    (A)
    do they
  • 52

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

    We are no...........friends

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    (B)
    longer
  • 53

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

    Can you tell us how the accident came...............?

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    (D)
    about
  • 54

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

    She wondered if the water was not..............hot for drinking

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    (B)
    too
  • 55

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

    The robbers were subjected..............a thorough beating by the irate mob.

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    (A)
    to
  • 56

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

    The cook should have.............the pepper and the tomatoes together

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    (A)
    ground
  • 57

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

    My friends would not believe me If I............ them this story

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    (B)
    told
  • 58

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

    Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.

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    (C)
    among
  • 59

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

    Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.

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    (C)
    among
  • 60

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

    The principal advised all the students to be of help to................

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    (D)
    one another
  • 61

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

    Mr. Ackon needed..............help to succeed in the business

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    (A)
    a little
  • 62

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

    Susan has been urging me to join the..............`

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    (B)
    Girls Guide
  • 63

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

    Three kilometres...............quite a long distance

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    (C)
    is
  • 64

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

    If they had known us, they..........

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    (D)
    would not have treated us like that
  • 65

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

    The teacher made us.........five poems each.

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    (D)
    recite
  • 66

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

    Each one of the ten chosen contestants............lunch with patron

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    (A)
    has had
  • 67

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

    The teacher needs.......to write the note on the chalkboard

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    (C)
    some chalk
  • 68

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

    Madam Abike turned..........13 bags of maize at the first harvest

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    (B)
    out
  • 69

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

    The teacher, as well as his students...........working very hard.

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    (A)
    is
  • 70

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

    My mother remarked that it was high time we..........preparing supper.

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    (D)
    started
  • 71

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

    All we need...............dedicated teachers

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    (C)
    is
  • 72

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

    Though Yusuf is a much younger lawyer, you cannot compare his eloquence.............his master's

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    (B)
    with
  • 73

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

    The student wondered why the sun constantly rises..........the east

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    (C)
    from
  • 74

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

    Mrs. Kofi is angry..............her daughter's lack of interest in her business

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    (A)
    at
  • 75

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

    Until I heard him myself, I ................imagined that he said that

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    (B)
    could not have