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.............

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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..........

    Відповідь
    (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.............

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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 .............

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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................

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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 ...................

    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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 .............
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.............
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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?

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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..................?

    Відповідь
    (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,.............?

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.

     

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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 ?

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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.............
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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...............
    Відповідь
    (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...........
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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..............
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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...................
    Відповідь
    (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.
    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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.

    Відповідь
    (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

    Відповідь
    (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
    Відповідь
    (C)
    Although
  • 78
    In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    excursion
  • 79
    In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    heat
  • 80
    In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    furnace
  • 81
    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    bellows
  • 82
    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    embers
  • 83
    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    tongs
  • 84
    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    anvil
  • 85
    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    hammer
  • 86
    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    sparks
  • 87
    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    bowl
  • 88
    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    habitat
  • 89
    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (A)
    damage
  • 90
    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (C)
    species
  • 91
    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    parks
  • 92
    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    game
  • 93
    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (D)
    predators
  • 94
    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    check
  • 95
    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    Відповідь
    (B)
    starvation