WAEC - English Language (1994)

• 1

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

  Polygamy is very common in Africa, whereas the only acceptable form of marriage in Europe is.....

  回答

  (E)

  monogamy
• 2

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
  The principal wants us to....the motion, so don't oppose it.

  回答

  (B)

  support
• 3

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  He denied that he ever.....committing the offence in his earlier statement

  回答

  (A)

  admitted
• 4

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  The brevity of the Guest-of-honour's address contrasts with the ....of the Chairman's opening remarks

  回答

  (E)

  verbosity
• 5

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  The long trek exhausted him so he needed to rest to ....himself

  回答

  (C)

  recuperate
• 6

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  The motorists said the splashing of the waters was...not deliberate

  回答

  (C)

  accidental
• 7

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  One of the aims of the structural adjustment policy is to make us...........rather than consumers

  回答

  (D)

  producers
• 8

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  The computerized services of the new bank contrast with the ....operations of the old ones

  回答

  (E)

  manual
• 9

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  Tunde says he always looks sober because there is nothing to be ...about

  回答

  (B)

  excited
• 10

  Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
  I felt as if I was in an oven throughout my stay in the sahara, while our room here in Jos is like a .....

  回答

  (A)

  freezer
• 11

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The prices of cars have become.....

  回答

  (E)

  exorbitant
• 12

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I had ......trust in the boy before he woefully disappointed me

  回答

  (C)

  absolute
• 13

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  We need to ....our resources in theses hard times

  回答

  (B)

  economize
• 14

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Ngozi's soothing remarks were made to ....Femi's anger

  回答

  (D)

  mollify
• 15

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The poor boy was ......when he stepped on live wire.

  回答

  (E)

  electrocuted
• 16

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The politician ran to another country to seek....

  回答

  (A)

  refuge
• 17

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The governor ordered that the work done by any contractor should be properly.......so as to know the correct amount to pay

  回答

  (C)

  accounted
• 18

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The University awarded.....doctorate degrees to four distinguished members of the community

  回答

  (E)

  honorary
• 19

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The students threatened to embark on a ....of lectures if their demands were not met

  回答

  (E)

  boycott
• 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.
  When the striking workers were threatened with dismissal, they decided to make a virtue of necessity. This means that they

  回答

  (C)

  had to call off the strike
• 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 students stuck to their guns even after the principal had appealed to them to go back to their classes. This means that the students

  回答

  (B)

  refused to go back
• 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 sudden death of his friend made Etim have his heart in his boots. This means that Etim

  回答

  (A)

  became greatly discouraged
• 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 last promotion exercise was the bone of contention between the two friends. This means that the last promotion exercise

  回答

  (A)

  was the cause of their dispute
• 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.
  When Ibrahim was asked to state his case, he started to beat about the bush. This means that Ibrahim

  回答

  (B)

  failed to go straight to the point
• 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.
  Halima decided to make 'a' clean breast of everything. This means that Halima

  回答

  (D)

  told the whole truth
• 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.
  By embarking on that journey, he intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that he

  回答

  (C)

  intends to achieve two aims at once
• 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.
  Ajala earns a fat salary but cannot make both ends meet. This means that Ajala

  回答

  (B)

  does not live within his income
• 28

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Though corruption is very prevalent in the society, there are still some virtuous men around

  回答

  (E)

  upright
• 29

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Chinua Achebe is a renowned novelist

  回答

  (B)

  famous
• 30

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  He was kept in solitary confinement

  回答

  (D)

  lonely
• 31

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Nelson Mandela surmounted all the oppressive measures to break his will

  回答

  (A)

  overcame
• 32

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The guest speaker was described as a man of very alluring personality

  回答

  (C)

  charming
• 33

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The comments of the host further incensed the angry man

  回答

  (E)

  infuriated
• 34

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Corruption is inimical to the progress of any nation.

  回答

  (A)

  harmful
• 35

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The task before us is enormous

  回答

  (A)

  great
• 36

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The professor showed much erudition in the lecture he delivered

  回答

  (B)

  learning
• 37

  From the 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 phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The outcome of the matter has vindicated my earlier stand

  回答

  (E)

  justified
• 38

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  You will need to commit the formula.....memory

  回答

  (A)

  to
• 39

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  His journey....life has been rough

  回答

  (D)

  through
• 40

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The old woman has been ill...many months now

  回答

  (A)

  for
• 41

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  We came...rail

  回答

  (C)

  by
• 42

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  There is a serious conflict....the two of them

  回答

  (A)

  between
• 43

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ....I am your junior does not mean you should order me about like a houseboy

  回答

  (B)

  that
• 44

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Fatimat kept quiet all the ....

  回答

  (D)

  while
• 45

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ...........he is learned,he is fraudulent

  回答

  (C)

  although
• 46

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ....rich has its own problems

  回答

  (B)

  Being
• 47

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ......stolen the goods, the thief ran away

  回答

  (A)

  Having
• 48

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The boy....his father in everything

  回答

  (C)

  takes after
• 49

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  We have to...for lost time

  回答

  (A)

  make up
• 50

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Time is really...so let's hurry up

  回答

  (B)

  running out
• 51

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  We haven't confirmed.....signature this is

  回答

  (B)

  whose
• 52

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  .....That can happen is that he'll be suspended

  回答

  (A)

  the worst
• 53

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Jide was absent for.....time

  回答

  (D)

  most of the
• 54

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple

  回答

  (C)

  which
• 55

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple

  回答

  (C)

  which
• 56

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  How did you arrive at .....wonderful idea?

  回答

  (B)

  such a
• 57

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The.....of all the states in the Federation are having a meeting at Abuja

  回答

  (C)

  attorneys-general
• 58

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The local governments are authorized to pass......

  回答

  (A)

  bye-laws
• 59

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The local governments are authorized to pass......

  回答

  (A)

  bye-laws
• 60

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Hammed's ideas are.........wrong

  回答

  (A)

  almost always
• 61

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I said John saw Mary yesterday......?

  回答

  (A)

  didn't I
• 62

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The story he told me can't be true........?

  回答

  (B)

  can it
• 63

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Yours is to command...is to obey

  回答

  (C)

  theirs
• 64

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  That book belongs to the ..........lady

  回答

  (C)

  tall black American
• 65

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The boys are..........for the match

  回答

  (A)

  all fully set
• 66

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Ngozi is by far........of the girls

  回答

  (B)

  the most brilliant
• 67

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ..........you wish to do, do it properly

  回答

  (D)

  whatever
• 68

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  We have started operating the..........

  回答

  (C)

  new national education policy
• 69

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The lady...here tomorrow

  回答

  (C)

  arrives
• 70

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  It's high time you...seeing her

  回答

  (D)

  stopped
• 71

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Elaho enjoys.....soccer

  回答

  (C)

  playing
• 72

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Miss Onassis was a ......

  回答

  (B)

  rich young lady
• 73

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Did Aminu come here as he promised?

  回答

  (C)

  No, he didn't
• 74

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

  回答

  (C)

  feed
• 75

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

  回答

  (A)

  farming
• 76

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

  回答

  (E)

  agriculture
• 77

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

  回答

  (D)

  implements
• 78

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

  回答

  (B)

  mechanisation
• 79

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

  回答

  (C)

  arable
• 80

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

  回答

  (E)

  tractors
• 81

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

  回答

  (E)

  cultivation
• 82

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

  回答

  (A)

  husbandary
• 83

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

  回答

  (D)

  tenure
• 84

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

  回答

  (B)

  capital
• 85

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

  回答

  (E)

  interest
• 86

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

  回答

  (E)

  desire
• 87

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

  回答

  (C)

  matrimonial
• 88

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

  回答

  (B)

  procreation
• 89

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

  回答

  (E)

  important
• 90

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

  回答

  (B)

  community
• 91

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

  回答

  (E)

  society
• 92

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

  回答

  (C)

  grooming
• 93

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

  回答

  (D)

  status
• 94

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

  回答

  (C)

  couple
• 95

  In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (A)

  spinster