WAEC - English Language (1991)

  • 1
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    The measures that were introduced to accelerate the process of national development have in actual fact ...it
    Відповідь
    (B)
    retarded
  • 2
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    I thought that the comments made by the secretary were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them.....
    Відповідь
    (E)
    harmful
  • 3
    Instruction. Choose the word most suitable for the sentence.
    The .....of the few rich in our society contrasts with the poverty of the masses.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    affluence
  • 4
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    Bola was vocal in protesting against the high-handedness of the police unlike Sola who was ....
    Відповідь
    (A)
    mute
  • 5
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    The rather insignificant effort he made yielded ....results
    Відповідь
    (E)
    tremendous
  • 6
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    Ibrahim's flamboyant lifestyle contrasts sharply with Aminu's ....attitude.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    austered
  • 7
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    The young man was advised to be ....and not rigid on critical Issues if he wanted to make a good career in politics.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    flexible
  • 8
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    At the end of the crisis, the leaders declared that there was neither victor nor.....
    Відповідь
    (C)
    vanquished
  • 9
    Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
    Rather than show remorse for his offense, he remained......
    Відповідь
    (E)
    unrepentant
  • 10
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    Many people died in the ...accident
    Відповідь
    (E)
    fatal
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    Despite all our pleas, the manager remained.... in his refusal of our request.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    adamant
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    Poor feeding causes .....in children.
    Відповідь
    (E)
    malnutrition
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    The shrill voice of the actor....across the hall.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    reverberated
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    It is a ... that the more you look, the less you see.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    paradox
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    The meeting was...indefinitely to reconvene at a later date.
    Відповідь
    (E)
    postponed
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    Femi has a...appetite.
    Відповідь
    (E)
    voracious
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
    His appointment was....because of the irregularities discovered in his credentials.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    cancelled
  • 18

    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

    The peace meeting nipped the crisis in the bud. This means that

    Відповідь
    (A)
    the crisis was averted
  • 19
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    Ugonna passed his examinations with flying colours. This means Ugonna
    Відповідь
    (A)
    did very well
  • 20
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    Emeka had a field day at the dancing competition. This means that Emeka
    Відповідь
    (C)
    triumphed in all aspects of the competition
  • 21
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    Femi's plans amount to building castles in the air. This means that Feml's plans are
    Відповідь
    (D)
    unrealizable
  • 22
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This means that
    Відповідь
    (C)
    the play was the actor's last appearance before the died
  • 23
    After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
    Akpan does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Akpan
    Відповідь
    (A)
    does not waste time in doing things
  • 24
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
    Edet will have to face the consequences of his rash action.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    results
  • 25
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
    You will incur your father's wrath if you do that.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    anger
  • 26
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
    I have implicit confidence in Abass' ability to win the race.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    absolute
  • 27
    From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
    The points he made are germane to the argument.
    Відповідь
    (E)
    relevant
  • 28
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    He preferred travelling by road....travelling by air.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    to
  • 29
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The police are...the trail of the suspect.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    on
  • 30
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    .............candidates passed in English Language than in Mathematics.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    More
  • 31
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Alhaji Musa owns fifty....
    Відповідь
    (D)
    heads of cattle
  • 32
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Ameh....to school nowadays.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    walks
  • 33
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    He......say it to my face that I did that.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    dare not
  • 34
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    One of his greatest achievements...the restoration of order and stability to the company.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    was
  • 35
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    If I had heard this earlier, I ....given him the job.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    would not have
  • 36
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Mr. Smith had worked here before leaving for the U.K....?
    Відповідь
    (B)
    isn't it
  • 37
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Who saw the accused...the purse from the complainant's handbag?
    Відповідь
    (A)
    take
  • 38
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    ..........bring a letter of authority before he can collect the money?
    Відповідь
    (B)
    Need he
  • 39
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Surely, he ....come in person if he doesn't want to !
    Відповідь
    (A)
    needs not
  • 40
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Fortunately my father..........the scene before the explosion occurred.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    had just left
  • 41
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The rainstorm did a lot of.......to the houses and trees in the area.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    damage
  • 42
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    You are not allowed to carry.....on this flight.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    much luggage
  • 43
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    It is no longer easy for graduates to secure.......
    Відповідь
    (C)
    employment
  • 44
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    If you would listen, I could give you............
    Відповідь
    (D)
    valuable advice
  • 45
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    That load is......heavy for a child of his age to carry.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    too
  • 46
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Tunji was..............hungry that he ate the food meant for his three sisters
    Відповідь
    (A)
    so
  • 47
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    On my way to the post office,I ..........my classmate.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    stopped to greet
  • 48
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The celebrations were rounded ....... with a novelty match.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    off
  • 49
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    As fresh fruits are scarce in the dry season, we had to.............tinned fruits.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    make do with
  • 50
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    They are.....new employees at the headquarters of the factory.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    taking on
  • 51
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    We all look forward to ........ ourselves at the party.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    enjoying
  • 52
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The messenger .....home until his boss leaves.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    dare not go
  • 53
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Sherifat did not behave.....her parents' wishes.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    in accordance with
  • 54
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Are you keen...........joining me in this venture?
    Відповідь
    (C)
    on
  • 55
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Do you notice John and Comfort glancing at .....?
    Відповідь
    (C)
    each other
  • 56
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
    Do you notice John and Comfort glancing at ...?
    Відповідь
    (C)
    each other
  • 57
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    The corrupt bank manager was arrested and convicted..........
    Відповідь
    (C)
    in the long run
  • 58
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    I cannot travel in an open car because I am allergic......dust
    Відповідь
    (B)
    to
  • 59
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    If you keep trying, you'll succeed...........the end.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    in
  • 60
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    For our Sunday lunch. Mother always cooked a .......
    Відповідь
    (A)
    large pot of thick,spicy groundnut soup
  • 61

    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

    Don't believe all.............he had told you.

    Відповідь
    (C)
    that
  • 62
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    He succeeded ....the odds he faced.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    despite
  • 63
    From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
    Please let me have.........salt in my soup.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    a little
  • 64
    In question numbered 66 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (E)
    harmful
  • 65
    In question numbered 67 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    produce
  • 66
    In question numbered 68 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (E)
    pollinating
  • 67
    In question numbered 69 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    traditional
  • 68
    In question numbered 70 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    hive
  • 69
    In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    fire
  • 70
    In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    exceptionally
  • 71
    In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    nectar
  • 72
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Splash
    Відповідь
    (C)
    boss
  • 73
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Charisma
    Відповідь
    (B)
    caricature
  • 74
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Mate
    Відповідь
    (C)
    eight
  • 75
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Work
    Відповідь
    (A)
    girl
  • 76
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Those
    Відповідь
    (B)
    this
  • 77
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Child
    Відповідь
    (D)
    buy
  • 78
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has a similar sound to the underlined sound in the given word.
    Gear
    Відповідь
    (A)
    jeer
  • 79
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Gnash
    Відповідь
    (C)
    nap
  • 80
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Dog
    Відповідь
    (A)
    don
  • 81
    From the words lettered A to D,choose the word that has a similar sound with the underlined sound in the given word.
    Pool
    Відповідь
    (C)
    move
  • 82
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Cause
    Відповідь
    (B)
    pause
  • 83
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Blood
    Відповідь
    (C)
    flood
  • 84
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Head
    Відповідь
    (A)
    said
  • 85
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Brother
    Відповідь
    (B)
    broader
  • 86
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
    Quicken
    Відповідь
    (D)
    chicken
  • 87

    In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.

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

    agriculture

    Відповідь
    (B)
    Agriculture
  • 88
    In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
    From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
    economics
    Відповідь
    (D)
    ecoNOmics
  • 89
    In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
    From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
    democracy
    Відповідь
    (C)
    deMOcracy
  • 90
    In the question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the stressed syllable in capital letters.
    From the words lettered A to D Choose the one that has the correct stress.
    democracy
    Відповідь
    (C)
    deMOcracy