WAEC - English Language (1993)

• 1

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
  The students were advised to register for all the compulsory subjects be before considering any...ones

  回答

  (B)

  optional
• 2

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
  The shopkeeper will reject your offer if you do not....his terms

  回答

  (C)

  accept
• 3

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
  Abbas was completely sapped after running the marathon race so he needed something to .....him

  回答

  (C)

  invigorate
• 4

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
  Most people thought the accused would be convicted but surprisingly he was.....

  回答

  (A)

  acquitted
• 5

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
  While Emeka received a ......for doing his work well. Eno was given a reprimand for poor performance

  回答

  (D)

  compliment
• 6

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
  His review of the new book was a blend of condemnation and ......

  回答

  (C)

  commendation
• 7

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
  The leader denied that he held very rigid opinions and mentioned instances when he had been .....

  回答

  (E)

  flexible
• 8

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
  The economy that was once buoyant is now......

  回答

  (D)

  depressed
• 9

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. Answer all the questions.
  The old car is durable while the new one looks....

  回答

  (B)

  fragile
• 10

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  We returned home late in the night because our car had a .....

  回答

  (B)

  breakdown
• 11

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Cosmetics are sometimes used to cover the.....of nature

  回答

  (D)

  defaults
• 12

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  After their meeting, the two presidents issued a ....calling for peace in the war-torn area

  回答

  (E)

  communique
• 13

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He alleged in court that he had been..............by certain utterances which the accused made at a rally

  回答

  (A)

  slandered
• 14

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The match was virtually a .... for the home team as the visitors offered little or no resistance

  回答

  (C)

  walk - over
• 15

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The meeting was held under the..........of the social club.

  回答

  (A)

  jurisdiction
• 16

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Don't be so .......as to push your nose into other people's affairs

  回答

  (B)

  inqusitive
• 17

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The wife insisted that she should also be a .....to the family's joint savings account

  回答

  (D)

  signatory
• 18

  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.
  When asked to state her side of the story Bunmi started by beating about the bush. This means that Bunmi

  回答

  (D)

  approached the subject without coming to the point
• 19

  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 amount he donated was small. He said it was his widows' mite. This means that

  回答

  (C)

  it was all he could honestly afford
• 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.
  The friendship between Segun and Shehu has turned sour. This means that Segun and Shehu are

  回答

  (A)

  no longer friends
• 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.
  The drive smelt a rat when the policeman asked him to stop. This means that the driver was

  回答

  (B)

  suspicious
• 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 students were advised to face their studies and let sleeping dogs lie. This means that the students should

  回答

  (C)

  leave matters as they are now
• 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.
  From the way Ngozi behaves, it is obvious she is a greenhorn. This means that Ngozi is _____

  回答

  (C)

  inexperienced
• 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.
  The economic situation is so bad that many wage-earners are hardly able to make both ends meet. This means that

  回答

  (C)

  people's earnings are not sufficient for their essential needs
• 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.
  
  Since I found out his hypocritical nature, I have been keeping him at arm''s length. This means that I

  回答

  (A)

  avoid being familiar with him
• 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.
  I knew Okoronkwo's father very well and I must say that his son is a chip off the old book. This means that Okoronkwo

  回答

  (B)

  is very much like his father
• 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.
  The debating team was warned to make convincing points and not to play to the gallery. This means that the team should not

  回答

  (D)

  attempt to win cheap popularity
• 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.
  Anyone who thinks that he can succeed in life without working hard is living in a fool's paradise. This means that such a person

  回答

  (A)

  is having an illusion
• 29

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  As a result of the terrible sufferings he had undergone, he became very despondent about the future

  回答

  (E)

  hopeless
• 30

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  The boss has an aversion for smoking

  回答

  (B)

  a distaste
• 31

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  The champion was admitted for his doggedness

  回答

  (D)

  tenacity
• 32

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible

  回答

  (A)

  unapproachable
• 33

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding

  回答

  (E)

  dazzling
• 34

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  The execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds

  回答

  (E)

  hindered
• 35

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding

  回答

  (A)

  refused
• 36

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  The government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads

  回答

  (B)

  set aside
• 37

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed

  回答

  (E)

  unhurt
• 38

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

  The evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused

  回答

  (C)

  confirmed
• 39

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
  The court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers.

  回答

  (C)

  prevented
• 40

  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.
  Okoro.........to the occasion when he was asked to propose the toast to the bride

  回答

  (B)

  rose
• 41

  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 architect did not......where the lights were to be put in each room

  回答

  (B)

  specify
• 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.
  Mary is a friendly sort of person, I took.....her the first time I met her

  回答

  (D)

  to
• 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.
  Yisa and I asked Ahmadu to allow both of us to put.....in his house for one night

  回答

  (A)

  up
• 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.
  The boy was seen hitting the girl, but the teacher merely cautioned him and let him.....

  回答

  (D)

  off
• 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.
  They often quarrelled during the day but they....before night

  回答

  (B)

  made it up
• 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 new President and members of his cabinet....on a familiarization tour of the corporations

  回答

  (A)

  are
• 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.
  The President, with members of his cabinet...visiting our establishment this afternoon

  回答

  (D)

  is
• 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.
  It is high time we...complaining about our unfortunate situation

  回答

  (D)

  stopped
• 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.
  You had better ...it otherwise you will have yourself to blame

  回答

  (A)

  do
• 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.
  Whenever the baby cried, the mother...........

  回答

  (D)

  sighed
• 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.
  Bode and Tunji are very selfish, they care only about........

  回答

  (C)

  themselves
• 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.
  Neither John..Mary was found suitable for the job

  回答

  (D)

  nor
• 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.
  With........more patience, you will overcome your trouble

  回答

  (B)

  a little
• 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.
  At that time when the economy was good, a young school leaver.....easily get a job

  回答

  (A)

  could
• 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.
  At that time when the economy was good, a young school leaver.....easily get a job

  回答

  (A)

  could
• 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.
  I had occasion..........Abuja last month

  回答

  (C)

  to visit
• 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.
  There are eight chairs in your room ....?

  回答

  (B)

  aren't there
• 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.
  We need not take the matter so seriously.....?

  回答

  (D)

  need we
• 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.
  Have you any objection .....him to lunch?

  回答

  (D)

  to inviting
• 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 teacher sent for you and the class prefect but....of you was in the class.

  回答

  (C)

  neither
• 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.
  The students have bought the new Atlas ... the advice of their Geography teacher.

  回答

  (A)

  on
• 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.
  I've forgotten...told me that story

  回答

  (A)

  who
• 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 bowl is.....big for him to carry

  回答

  (A)

  too
• 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.
  When I was coming back from Lagos, I saw a ......

  回答

  (A)

  one-legged young mad man
• 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.
  Kunle told me that.....had gone to see the bank manager for the cheque

  回答

  (C)

  he himself
• 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.
  His idea appears ......odd for people to accept

  回答

  (D)

  a little too
• 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.
  In this form you are asked to ....what does not apply

  回答

  (B)

  cross out
• 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.
  Many affidavits have been....as evidence in this case

  回答

  (D)

  sworn to
• 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.
  Benin...is reputed to be an historical city, is the capital of Edo State

  回答

  (D)

  which
• 70

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

  回答

  (E)

  devastation
• 71

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

  回答

  (A)

  Swarms
• 72

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

  回答

  (C)

  vegetation
• 73

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

  回答

  (D)

  seasonal
• 74

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

  回答

  (E)

  pests
• 75

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

  回答

  (B)

  invasion
• 76

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

  回答

  (A)

  attacks
• 77

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

  回答

  (C)

  controllable
• 78

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

  回答

  (D)

  predict
• 79

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

  回答

  (E)

  incursion
• 80

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

  回答

  (E)

  spraying
• 81

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

  回答

  (C)

  hoppers
• 82

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

  回答

  (B)

  scale
• 83

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

  回答

  (A)

  damage
• 84

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

  回答

  (B)

  antiseptic
• 85

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

  回答

  (B)

  revenue
• 86

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

  回答

  (C)

  taxation
• 87

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

  回答

  (A)

  income
• 88

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

  回答

  (E)

  services
• 89

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

  回答

  (D)

  bought
• 90

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

  回答

  (E)

  royalties
• 91

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

  回答

  (D)

  licences
• 92

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

  回答

  (E)

  borrowing
• 93

  In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  capital
• 94

  In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (D)

  functions
• 95

  In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (B)

  provision