WAEC - English Language (1999)

• 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.
  To encourage productivity we must reward industry and ...........laziness

  回答

  (C)

  punish
• 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.
  I took the drug to relieve my headache only for it to...............my condition

  回答

  (D)

  aggravate
• 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.
  An optimist wears a smile most of the time but ...........goes about with a long face

  回答

  (D)

  a pessimist
• 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.
  You will make a good counsellor by listening to your clients rather than........them

  回答

  (B)

  ignoring
• 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.
  Tell Chike something confidential and he makes it.............the next minute

  回答

  (A)

  public
• 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.
  You will succeed fairly well with adolescents if you coax rather than......them

  回答

  (A)

  coerce
• 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.
  While Adjoa is attentive to her duties, Kofi is ...........

  回答

  (B)

  negligent
• 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.
  Life has become a misery for many due to the harsh economic conditions, but a few are still able to live in ............

  回答

  (D)

  comfort
• 9

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He is a young man of .........character

  回答

  (A)

  stable
• 10

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  My parents do not........late night parties

  回答

  (C)

  tolerate
• 11

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I have known him only recently so I cannot ............ for his honesty

  回答

  (C)

  vouch
• 12

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  In some cultures, dead people are buried, but in others they are............

  回答

  (A)

  cremated
• 13

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The lady is a .......beauty.

  回答

  (D)

  ravishing
• 14

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  In some countries, it is an offence to describe a child born out of wedlock as .........

  回答

  (B)

  illegitimate
• 15

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  In hazy weather, air travel is ..........

  回答

  (D)

  risky
• 16

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He has since taken over the ..........of power

  回答

  (A)

  reins
• 17

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The government has promised to ...........the road construction project

  回答

  (C)

  execute
• 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.
  I am sure you didn't known that lady is light-fingered. This means that the lady is

  回答

  (C)

  prone to stealing
• 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.
  Unfortunately nowadays most young persons do not see eye to eye with their parents over matters of friendship and fashion. This means that parents and their children.

  回答

  (D)

  hold different views about friendship and fashion
• 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.
  It is alleged that the accountants doctored the accounts of the company. This means that the accountants

  回答

  (B)

  falsified the accounts
• 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.
  He has just been made the new Chief Executive so he will need sometime to learn the ropes. This means that with time he will

  回答

  (C)

  master the demands of his new office
• 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.
  After the investigation many of the workers were given their marching orders. This means that the workers

  回答

  (A)

  were dismissed
• 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.
  In his last days in office, the ruler was behaving like a bull in China shop. This means that the ruler

  回答

  (D)

  was acting in a manner unsuitable for his position
• 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.
  Before all the election results were announced it was clear that the leader of the opposition was home and dry. This means that the leader of the opposition

  回答

  (B)

  won the election
• 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.
  Whenever you discuss nuclear physics Ali is in his elements. This means that Ali

  回答

  (C)

  enjoys discussing nuclear physics
• 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 am not going to say yes or no until you come out into the open. This means that I will give the answer until

  回答

  (D)

  you reveal your own position
• 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.
  we shall understand him better by and by. This means that we shall knows him better

  回答

  (B)

  before long
• 28

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I think she.........her mother

  回答

  (B)

  takes after
• 29

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.The next nation league match will......sometime next month

  回答

  (D)

  come off
• 30

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  with the recent police action we expect the high incidence of crime to ..........

  回答

  (A)

  die down
• 31

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  No matter how much a bully tries to intimidate you just....him

  回答

  (C)

  stand up to
• 32

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The two men......each other

  回答

  (B)

  fell out with
• 33

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The intervention forces have successfully...........the rebels' supplies

  回答

  (B)

  cut off
• 34

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  She.......to his overtures after much delay

  回答

  (D)

  gave in
• 35

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He............not retort when I am speaking.

  回答

  (B)

  dares
• 36

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  It is you and John who.........wanted

  回答

  (B)

  are
• 37

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Please go on I ........ you.

  回答

  (C)

  can hear
• 38

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  By this time next year, I .........here for ten years

  回答

  (A)

  will have been working
• 39

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The seeds..........in the nursery before they were transplanted last week.

  回答

  (B)

  had germinated
• 40

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I can't see him anywhere so he......................

  回答

  (C)

  must have gone
• 41

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I wish Hassana...........at the birthday party yesterday

  回答

  (D)

  were
• 42

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  .................here, the case would have been settled long ago.

  回答

  (A)

  had my mother been
• 43

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The clown made everybody in the market.............

  回答

  (C)

  laugh
• 44

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  These days........wealth appears to be easy

  回答

  (A)

  acquiring
• 45

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The Principal is really a kind person............heart

  回答

  (B)

  at
• 46

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Hi, lady don't you ever get tired of dancing? ..............

  回答

  (D)

  No I dont
• 47

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  As things are now, I have to look for..............tyre

  回答

  (A)

  a cheap, second-hand, rubber
• 48

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He breathed a sign of relief when the examination came to.............

  回答

  (C)

  an end
• 49

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Meet Ibrahim a special friend of .........

  回答

  (D)

  mine
• 50

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ........travelled together for holidays

  回答

  (B)

  they and their friends
• 51

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ...........of the players is to receive a gift of N 1m

  回答

  (A)

  each
• 52

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  His visit has become an ..........affair

  回答

  (B)

  every day
• 53

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  If I were you I ...... to the police

  回答

  (A)

  would report
• 54

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  My own house is just a ............ from here

  回答

  (C)

  stone's throw
• 55

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He has promised to pay me............later

  回答

  (C)

  some time
• 56

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He has not gotten......the shock of his wife's death.

  回答

  (B)

  over
• 57

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The money given to.........players is inadequate

  回答

  (D)

  us
• 58

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  As I hurried to dress up for school, one of my buttons came..................

  回答

  (A)

  off
• 59

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The workers.........payment of their leave allowance

  回答

  (C)

  demanded
• 60

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Some people find it difficult to hold .........a job for a long while

  回答

  (B)

  down
• 61

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Please put .........the fire before sleep

  回答

  (B)

  out
• 62

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The..........of the NATO countries have been alerted about the possibility of an attack

  回答

  (C)

  commanders-in-chief
• 63

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I prefer drinking..........

  回答

  (D)

  to eating
• 64

  From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I didn't know his illness was...........serious

  回答

  (A)

  that much
• 65

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Her parents have endorsed her marriage to the widower

  回答

  (C)

  approved
• 66

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  I went through his work, it was all gibberish

  回答

  (A)

  meaningless
• 67

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Corporal punishment is still used in some schools as a deterrent to undisciplined students

  回答

  (C)

  discouragement
• 68

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Occasionally he rises to a level of rare excellence in his academic performance

  回答

  (A)

  unusual
• 69

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  His contribution to the development of the hospital remains unrivalled

  回答

  (C)

  unparalleled
• 70

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  I have a feeling that he is doing some shady business outside the country

  回答

  (A)

  dishonest
• 71

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The decision I have taken is irrevocable

  回答

  (C)

  irreversible
• 72

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  Young children seldom engage in gainful activities

  回答

  (C)

  advantageous
• 73

  From the 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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
  The bank that started operations last year is now insolvent.

  回答

  (C)

  bankrupt
• 74

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

  回答

  (D)

  complicated
• 75

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

  回答

  (C)

  housed
• 76

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

  回答

  (A)

  skull
• 77

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

  回答

  (D)

  nerves
• 78

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

  回答

  (B)

  signals
• 79

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

  回答

  (C)

  interpreted
• 80

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

  回答

  (B)

  versatility
• 81

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

  回答

  (A)

  stores
• 82

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

  回答

  (C)

  continuously
• 83

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

  回答

  (B)

  fragile
• 84

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

  回答

  (D)

  oxygen
• 85

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

  回答

  (C)

  stroke
• 86

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

  回答

  (C)

  vendor
• 87

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

  回答

  (D)

  flipped
• 88

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

  回答

  (D)

  defence
• 89

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

  回答

  (A)

  correspondent
• 90

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

  回答

  (A)

  predicted
• 91

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

  回答

  (B)

  opponent
• 92

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

  回答

  (C)

  editorial
• 93

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

  回答

  (C)

  advertisements
• 94

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

  回答

  (B)

  cartoon
• 95

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

  回答

  (A)

  amuse