WAEC - English Language (1996)

• 1

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 is no doubt that pride is less desirable a quality than...........

  回答

  (E)

  humility
• 2

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
  Few people prefer the rural to the ........areas

  回答

  (A)

  urban
• 3

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
  Emeka is quite refined in his manners but his colleague is rather..........

  回答

  (B)

  crude
• 4

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
  Instead of helping to preserve our culture, the youth engage in activities that...........it

  回答

  (D)

  destroy
• 5

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
  We should regard donations as....and not compulsory

  回答

  (C)

  voluntary
• 6

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 affluence of the politicians contrasts with the........of the masses

  回答

  (A)

  poverty
• 7

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 importation of rice is permitted while that of wheat is .........

  回答

  (E)

  prohibited
• 8

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 goal lifted the team from the agony of defeat to the .......of victory

  回答

  (E)

  ecstasy
• 9

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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.
  One species of the animal has gone into extinction while the other is still in ....

  回答

  (E)

  existence
• 10

  In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, 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 Council ratified the controversial recommendation which we thought would be...........

  回答

  (E)

  rejected
• 11

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He was sent to the Remand Home in the hope that the place would....him

  回答

  (A)

  reform
• 12

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Since there was no further comments the chairman called for the ......of the minutes of the last meeting.

  回答

  (D)

  adoption
• 13

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  There was a ten-minute.....during the stage-performance of the play

  回答

  (C)

  interlude
• 14

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The judge restrained the landlord from...the tenant

  回答

  (A)

  ejecting
• 15

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

  回答

  (B)

  unalloyed
• 16

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Many children are suffering from.....because of poor feeding

  回答

  (E)

  malnutrition
• 17

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The audience gave the actor a standing.......for his beautiful performance.

  回答

  (C)

  ovation
• 18

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  If the customer fails to honour his pledge again, his.....will surely be in doubt

  回答

  (D)

  crediblity
• 19

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The judge warned that he would not tolerate any interruption of the .....of the court

  回答

  (D)

  proceedings
• 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.
  I can make a little out of Tolu's story. This means that

  回答

  (A)

  I don't understand Tolu's story
• 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.
  Bola promised to pay Sade in her own coin. This means that Bola

  回答

  (D)

  threatened to take revenge on Sade
• 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.
  Contrary to our expectations, the principal rose to the occasion. This means that the principal

  回答

  (C)

  proved himself able to handle the situation
• 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 workers accused the manager of lying to take the bread out of their mouth. This means that the manager

  回答

  (A)

  wanted to deprive them of their means of livelihood
• 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 journalist said his story on the minister was made from observation at close quarters. This means that the

  回答

  (D)

  journalist observed the minister intimately
• 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.
  Amaka was the cynosure of all eyes at the party. This means that

  回答

  (D)

  she attracted everbody's attention
• 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.
  Olu often goes about with a chip on his shoulder. This means that Olu

  回答

  (D)

  walk with an air of pride and defiance
• 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.
  Adamu just can't help giving alms to the poor. This means that Adamu.

  回答

  (A)

  gives alms to the poor compulsively
• 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.
  On a crucial issue like this, I am sure that Peter, as usual, will sit on the fence. This means that Peter will

  回答

  (B)

  not commit himself to any side
• 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.
  When Nosa applied for a loan, the bank manager requested him to put his cards on the table. This means that

  回答

  (C)

  Nosa should state openly and honestly what he needed the loan for
• 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.
  Considering that he earns a very fat salary, the engineer ought to have built a house by now. This means that the engineer

  回答

  (B)

  has not built a house though he earns a handsome salary
• 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.
  John is too courageous a man to be dispirited by that setback. This means that John.

  回答

  (A)

  experienced some difficulties but is still determined to succeed
• 32

  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.
  Hassan should have had that promotion. This means that Hassan

  回答

  (D)

  did not have the promotion
• 33

  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 December this year, I shall have moved from Ibadan to Port Harcourt. This means that I will

  回答

  (C)

  be in Port Harcourt this December
• 34

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  The minister explained that the execution of the project had been impeded 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 one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty

  回答

  (E)

  negligence
• 36

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  We had to prevail upon him to accept the offer.

  回答

  (A)

  persuade
• 37

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  He worked very hard all through his life but he died in penury

  回答

  (C)

  poverty
• 38

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  Mountaineering is really an arduous exercise

  回答

  (B)

  a strenuous
• 39

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice when I entered

  回答

  (D)

  absorbed
• 40

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  All that were left after the riots were the charred remains of vehicles and houses.

  回答

  (A)

  burnt
• 41

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  The manager warned the workers that the company would no longer tolerate their incessant demand for salary increase.

  回答

  (E)

  frequent
• 42

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  The social critic was asked to recant the allegations he made against the government

  回答

  (A)

  withdraw
• 43

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  The politician has an inordinate ambition to rule the country

  回答

  (E)

  excessive
• 44

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  The robber's two jail terms are to run concurrently

  回答

  (E)

  simultaneously
• 45

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  A journalist would do well not to express prejudicial view

  回答

  (C)

  biased
• 46

  From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
  A reasonable man will never refuse to review his action if it becomes necessary

  回答

  (A)

  re-examine
• 47

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  His account of the incident isn't true, he just.......

  回答

  (A)

  made it up
• 48

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The newly married couple are not...........with each other

  回答

  (B)

  getting along
• 49

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Ibrahim is gradually.......his problems

  回答

  (C)

  pulling through
• 50

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Jide was absent from the meeting yesterday

  回答

  (D)

  wasn't he?
• 51

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He got into trouble in an attempt to conceal the truth............me

  回答

  (D)

  from
• 52

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He was accompanied..........his friend to the party

  回答

  (B)

  by
• 53

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  My father said he once saw a snake...............a chicken.

  回答

  (D)

  swallowing
• 54

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Mary.....passed the examination without the extra lessons she had

  回答

  (B)

  couldn't have
• 55

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Many people are now used to .....without lunch

  回答

  (C)

  going
• 56

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ..........round the house I observed that there were more broken louvres than had been reported

  回答

  (D)

  moving
• 57

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The beleaguered soldiers skilfully.......themselves out of trouble.

  回答

  (C)

  manoeuvred
• 58

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ..........so dejected, he decided to stay at home,

  回答

  (D)

  having been
• 59

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  How I wish she ............the note in time.

  回答

  (C)

  had seen
• 60

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The principal, with all the teachers and students.......

  回答

  (A)

  has arrived
• 61

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  What.......these last three years?

  回答

  (B)

  have you been doing with yourself
• 62

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The government has been urged to provide more facilities for training..........

  回答

  (C)

  the physically disabled and mentally retarded
• 63

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I am looking forward.......from you before long

  回答

  (D)

  to hearing
• 64

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The road cannot be constructed without

  回答

  (A)

  those huge earth-moving machines
• 65

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  It was reported that he stole the radio

  回答

  (B)

  wasn't it?
• 66

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He willed his property to the poor

  回答

  (B)

  didn't he?
• 67

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Tolu: I like playing table-tennis Yemi:

  回答

  (D)

  so do I
• 68

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The bicycle..........on the wet grass for several days

  回答

  (A)

  has been lying
• 69

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Didn't I give Ada the pen a while ago?

  回答

  (C)

  yes, you did
• 70

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  You didn't knock before you entered

  回答

  (A)

  did you?
• 71

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Our tour of London came to an end all..........soon.

  回答

  (D)

  too
• 72

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Ranti: Must we finish cracking all the nuts before noon? Ike: No, we

  回答

  (A)

  mustn't
• 73

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Each of the players........to receive a gift of N10,000.00

  回答

  (C)

  is
• 74

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

  回答

  (A)

  irrefutable
• 75

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

  回答

  (E)

  extent
• 76

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

  回答

  (E)

  restrictions
• 77

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

  回答

  (B)

  foreign
• 78

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

  回答

  (D)

  considerations
• 79

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

  回答

  (E)

  political
• 80

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

  回答

  (A)

  elevate
• 81

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

  回答

  (C)

  ore
• 82

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

  回答

  (E)

  industrial
• 83

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

  回答

  (A)

  duties
• 84

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

  回答

  (B)

  disadvantage
• 85

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

  回答

  (C)

  concessions
• 86

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

  回答

  (E)

  casualty
• 87

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

  回答

  (B)

  victims
• 88

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

  回答

  (A)

  examined
• 89

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

  回答

  (D)

  clinical
• 90

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

  回答

  (D)

  thermometer
• 91

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

  回答

  (B)

  x-ray
• 92

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

  回答

  (C)

  stethoscope
• 93

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

  回答

  (D)

  anti-tetanus
• 94

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

  回答

  (E)

  dressed
• 95

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

  回答

  (A)

  stretcher