WAEC - English Language (1992)

• 1

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
  In many ways my parents are very conservative but there are times when they surprise me with their......ideas on family planning.

  回答

  (E)

  liberal
• 2

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  My brother adores dogs but he has a very strong ....for cats

  回答

  (D)

  dislike
• 3

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  My brother adores dogs but he has a very strong ....for cats

  回答

  (D)

  dislike
• 4

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  On our way to Tarkwa Bay the sea was turbulent but fortunately it was quite….on our way back

  回答

  (A)

  calm
• 5

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  Though payment of the levy is voluntary it is…for all students to pay tuition fees

  回答

  (D)

  mandatory
• 6

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  The director left strict instructions regarding the running of the office but his deputy was most….in his absence

  回答

  (C)

  lax
• 7

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  Emeka complained that while his colleagues were elevated he was ….

  回答

  (E)

  downgraded
• 8

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  The taxi driver pleaded that the splashing of water was accidental but the lady insisted that it was……

  回答

  (B)

  deliberate
• 9

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  The government was accused of implementing policies that favoured the elite instead of the …

  回答

  (A)

  masses
• 10

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The earthquake that struck Mexico........the city

  回答

  (B)

  devastated
• 11

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  After his defeat in the war, the General....his army and went into retirement

  回答

  (C)

  disbanded
• 12

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The notorious robber was finally....by the police after a three-month search

  回答

  (C)

  arrested
• 13

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Many students had good results in the examination but Kola's performance was .....

  回答

  (B)

  best
• 14

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Besides being a qualified nurse, my mother is also good in accounting, hair-dressing and sewing; she is very....indeed.

  回答

  (A)

  versatile
• 15

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  It is most...that despite the huge amount spent on health care, most hospitals lack basic medical equipment

  回答

  (D)

  astonishing
• 16

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The........ceremony of the new Oba had to be postponed because of the sudden death of his mother

  回答

  (B)

  coronation
• 17

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The local government election result was cancelled because of widespread.....during voting.

  回答

  (E)

  irregularities
• 18

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He was....to have escaped unhurt from the collapsed building.

  回答

  (A)

  fortunate
• 19

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The out-going leader warned his successor to beware of....who praise every activity of government, whether good or bad.

  回答

  (E)

  sycophants
• 20

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The officers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government

  回答

  (D)

  unalloyed
• 21

  After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  Though we lost the match, we will get even with our opponents in the next round. This means that

  回答

  (B)

  we will win the next match
• 22

  After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  He was retrenched last year and now he is only the shadow of his former self. This means that he

  回答

  (C)

  is very thin and weak
• 23

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

  Due to poor visibility all aircraft were grounded at the Kano Airport for two days. This means that.

  回答

  (C)

  no aircraft could take off
• 24

  After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  Getting six distinctions in your mock examinations is praiseworthy but do not allow it to get into year head. This means that the good result

  回答

  (D)

  should not make you conceited
• 25

  After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  When Mr. Ojo, the first principal, suddenly left the school it became a regular bedlam. This means that

  回答

  (A)

  there was noise and confusion everywhere
• 26

  After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  Segun held the audience spellbound with his superb performance. This means that

  回答

  (D)

  members of the audience were captivated by Segun's performance
• 27

  After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  Matters came to a head when the man accused his wife of infidelity. This means that the

  回答

  (A)

  accusation worsened the relationship between the couple
• 28

  After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  The way the young pupils were chasing the poor mad woman made my blood boil. This means that

  回答

  (B)

  I was agitated about the action of the pupils
• 29

  After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  The former chairman has no moral right to criticize the present chairman because he too has a skeleton in the cupboard. This means that the

  回答

  (A)

  former chairman has an unpleasant secret that is hidden
• 30

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Femi's comments were germane to the issue under discussion.

  回答

  (E)

  relevant
• 31

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The testimony of the witness absolved the accused of the charges.

  回答

  (E)

  cleared
• 32

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The supreme court set aside the ruling of the High Court

  回答

  (B)

  nullified
• 33

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile

  回答

  (E)

  delicate
• 34

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of obscene films.

  回答

  (C)

  immoral
• 35

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  His approach to work is rather perfunctory

  回答

  (C)

  careless
• 36

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of the company was invaluable

  回答

  (A)

  inestimable
• 37

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive

  回答

  (C)

  elusive
• 38

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.

  回答

  (D)

  curses
• 39

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family

  回答

  (A)

  disgrace
• 40

  From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The politician was given a tumultuous welcome when he came to address the rally.

  回答

  (B)

  noisy
• 41

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  Everyone must be ...bed by 9.00p.m

  回答

  (D)

  in
• 42

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  Femi was told not to allow pleasure to interfere....his duty.

  回答

  (C)

  with
• 43

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He sent a card to his parents to congratulate them......their diamond wedding anniversary

  回答

  (B)

  on
• 44

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  The pupils were advised not to laugh....mad people.

  回答

  (A)

  at
• 45

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  If you want to succeed in life, you will have to shake....your lazy habits.

  回答

  (D)

  off
• 46

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  You should take good care of your car....buy another one

  回答

  (A)

  for you may not be able to
• 47

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  Hardly had we arrived.......he left

  回答

  (B)

  when
• 48

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  It is high time you ....smoking

  回答

  (A)

  stopped
• 49

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  The office......he works is fully air-conditioned.

  回答

  (C)

  where
• 50

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  I do not like to flatter people but I must say that Bisi is......beautiful girl in the school

  回答

  (D)

  the most
• 51

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  He would have won the race.........

  回答

  (B)

  if he had run faster
• 52

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  Though we are friends, I...

  回答

  (B)

  refused to lend her any money
• 53

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  There is no dispute about the ownership of this piece of land, but....is that portion over there?

  回答

  (D)

  whose
• 54

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  Neither Adamu nor Musa....... at home when ldris arrived

  回答

  (A)

  was
• 55

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  Both Ngozi and Ifeoma promised to attend the party but......of them came.

  回答

  (D)

  neither
• 56

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  He has stopped drinking.....?

  回答

  (B)

  hasn't he
• 57

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  The labour leaders threatened a............with the government if the subsidy was removed

  回答

  (C)

  show-down
• 58

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  The labour leaders threatened a............with the government if the subsidy was removed

  回答

  (C)

  show-down
• 59

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  ....of what he said was nonsense

  回答

  (A)

  Much
• 60

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  The utility player in the center forward position meandered...the defence of the opponent to score the winning goal.

  回答

  (B)

  through
• 61

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  If it......rained, I would have completed the work.

  回答

  (D)

  hadn't
• 62

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  .....kept the bicycle in the rain?

  回答

  (C)

  who
• 63

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

  回答

  (A)

  who's
• 64

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  One of the pupils.....able to answer the question correctly.

  回答

  (C)

  was
• 65

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  ......way you look at it, Alabi's case is a very bad one.

  回答

  (B)

  whichever
• 66

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  They were warned, so they have ...... to blame for the problems they are now facing.

  回答

  (A)

  themselves
• 67

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  People were cautious about.....the sad news to her

  回答

  (D)

  breaking
• 68

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  .........in his right senses will give shelter to a known thief.

  回答

  (C)

  nobody
• 69

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  It was very clever of the students...the problem so quickly.

  回答

  (A)

  to have solved
• 70

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
  The dress he wore was....appropriate for the party.

  回答

  (A)

  quite
• 71

  In question numbered 69 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (C)

  professions
• 72

  In question numbered 70 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (E)

  individuals
• 73

  In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  motivate
• 74

  In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  attainment
• 75

  In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (D)

  intitiation
• 76

  In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  formal
• 77

  In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (C)

  meal
• 78

  In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (C)

  culinary
• 79

  In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (E)

  neighbourhood
• 80

  In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (D)

  influence
• 81

  In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (E)

  organized
• 82

  In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  hierarchy
• 83

  In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  teacher
• 84

  In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  behaviour
• 85

  In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  bacterial
• 86

  In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  catarrh
• 87

  In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  sporadic
• 88

  In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (C)

  infctions
• 89

  In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  symptoms
• 90

  In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  diagnosed
• 91

  In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (E)

  undiscovered
• 92

  In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (E)

  attack
• 93

  In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (C)

  immunity
• 94

  In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (E)

  drug
• 95

  In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (D)

  protection