WAEC - English Language (2002)

• 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.
  The workers expected management to be...........rather than indifferent to, their welfare.

  回答

  (B)

  interested in
• 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.
  Words spoken in the heat of an argument could offend rather than...............

  回答

  (A)

  pacify
• 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.
  Although they have declared the student a suspect he may turn out be ...........

  回答

  (B)

  innocent
• 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.
  Some outspoken social critics live a........... family life

  回答

  (A)

  reserved
• 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.
  While the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was..........

  回答

  (D)

  extravagant
• 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.
  The cultured and the..........are known by their conduct

  回答

  (A)

  barbaric
• 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.
  Tunde seldom asks questions in class and was..................very careful when he did

  回答

  (C)

  often
• 8

  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:
  Tests revealed that the winning athlete had taken performance-enhancing.................

  回答

  (A)

  drugs
• 9

  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 lawyer's client was..........under oath in the law court

  回答

  (D)

  cross-examined
• 10

  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:
  That Fulani man has a large..........of cattle

  回答

  (A)

  herd
• 11

  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 relationship between the couple is ........for lack of communication

  回答

  (B)

  strained
• 12

  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 players have complained about biased............by referees.

  回答

  (A)

  officiating
• 13

  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:
  Government officials have to swear to .......of secrecy

  回答

  (A)

  an oath
• 14

  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..........the planned meeting with the new principal.

  回答

  (C)

  boycotted
• 15

  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:
  She won by........because her opponent refused to play

  回答

  (C)

  default
• 16

  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:
  Some candidates have developed the.................for cheating in examinations

  回答

  (C)

  knack
• 17

  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 secretary was............from her job for absenteeism.

  回答

  (B)

  dismissed
• 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.
  Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was

  回答

  (C)

  anxiously waiting for the results
• 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 military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader

  回答

  (D)

  set an example
• 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.
  Life is all about ''give and take''. This means that

  回答

  (A)

  people should be willing to compromise
• 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.
  Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai

  回答

  (C)

  is recovering
• 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.
  It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians

  回答

  (D)

  should be sure of whatever they say
• 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 dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that

  回答

  (B)

  the pains would subside
• 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 students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher

  回答

  (C)

  warned the students to stop the noise or get punished
• 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.
  When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

  回答

  (B)

  act in my absence
• 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.
  When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

  回答

  (B)

  act in my absence
• 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 senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator

  回答

  (A)

  has the most comfortable house
• 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.
  I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

  回答

  (A)

  everyone stood up to clap for me
• 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.
  I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

  回答

  (A)

  everyone stood up to clap for me
• 30

  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 father's death derailed his plans to enter the university

  回答

  (D)

  ruined
• 31

  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.
  Adamu inadvertently shot his friend dead.

  回答

  (C)

  accidentally
• 32

  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 students made scathing remarks about the vice-chancellor.

  回答

  (A)

  critical
• 33

  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.
  Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference.

  回答

  (A)

  entourage
• 34

  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 manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.

  回答

  (C)

  retaliation
• 35

  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.
  She spurned the advances of her boss

  回答

  (C)

  rejected
• 36

  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.
  Whatever he says is irrevocable

  回答

  (A)

  final
• 37

  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.
  Lunatics have some lucid moments.

  回答

  (D)

  sane
• 38

  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.
  Don't expect anything but hypocrisy from politicians

  回答

  (C)

  insincerity
• 39

  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 secretary needs to run........two hundred copies of the previous minutes for the next meeting

  回答

  (A)

  off
• 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:
  Let us keep..............the plans we made earlier.

  回答

  (B)

  to
• 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:
  To be alive after such a serious accident.............a celebration

  回答

  (B)

  calls for
• 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:
  She does not remember ever..........a tiger

  回答

  (C)

  seeing
• 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:
  The Commissioner for Education with his secretary..........expected yesterday

  回答

  (B)

  was
• 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:
  After rigorous interrogation, the thief had no alternative.........to confess the truth

  回答

  (C)

  but
• 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:
  The director is open.........criticism

  回答

  (B)

  to
• 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:
  Tunji divided the money between David and.........

  回答

  (C)

  himself
• 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:
  Tunji divided the money between David and.........

  回答

  (C)

  himself
• 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:
  The jury gave.......verdict

  回答

  (B)

  its
• 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:
  No.......person will do that

  回答

  (C)

  mature
• 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:
  She stabbed her friend...........the back

  回答

  (D)

  in
• 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:
  I am not accustomed..........on an empty stomach

  回答

  (D)

  to sleeping
• 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:
  Take your share and give them...............

  回答

  (D)

  theirs
• 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:
  My uncle was not sure...........the strange guests were

  回答

  (B)

  who
• 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:
  The Principal has already summoned all the..........on the matter

  回答

  (A)

  heads of departments
• 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:
  But for the timely intervention of the police, the kidnapper........by the angry mob.

  回答

  (B)

  would have been lynched
• 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:
  ...........she was tired when we arrived, Mummy prepared a delicious dinner for us.

  回答

  (D)

  although
• 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:
  ..........Science and Technology many African countries have not made significant progress since their independence

  回答

  (D)

  with regard to
• 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:
  If I ........your father, I would call the police

  回答

  (D)

  were
• 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:
  I hate.........waiting,

  回答

  (C)

  being kept
• 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:
  You had better.......the examination

  回答

  (B)

  write
• 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 policeman tried to cash in.......... the drivers ignorance.

  回答

  (C)

  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:
  Yesterday, I..........on the beach for half an hour.

  回答

  (B)

  lay
• 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:
  We were told to mind our business during the examination and not..........

  回答

  (B)

  somebody else's
• 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:
  Whenever you travel buy me..........please

  回答

  (C)

  a pair of trousers
• 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:

  The housemaster asked Ekene whether he had ever.......the marathon

  回答

  (A)

  run
• 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:
  The maid denied..........her mistress' money

  回答

  (D)

  stealing
• 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:
  One of the victims.....rushed to the nearest hospital

  回答

  (A)

  was
• 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:
  Bachelors find it convenient to buy.........pepper

  回答

  (C)

  ground
• 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:
  I heard the news....the radio

  回答

  (C)

  on
• 70

  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 invigilator had hardly turned her back......the candidate was caught cheating

  回答

  (B)

  when
• 71

  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:
  Of the three girls. Yetunde is the...........

  回答

  (A)

  tallest
• 72

  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 was Peter that I saw,...........?

  回答

  (A)

  wasn't it
• 73

  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 finally broke.............after years of being together

  回答

  (A)

  up
• 74

  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 in school, boarders..........very early every morning

  回答

  (C)

  had to rise
• 75

  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:
  ...............of the two girls sang sweetly

  回答

  (B)

  each
• 76

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

  回答

  (A)

  records
• 77

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

  回答

  (B)

  track
• 78

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

  回答

  (C)

  dash
• 79

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

  回答

  (D)

  relay
• 80

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

  回答

  (C)

  spectators
• 81

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

  回答

  (B)

  field
• 82

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

  回答

  (A)

  kick-off
• 83

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

  回答

  (A)

  chief of ceremonies
• 84

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

  回答

  (C)

  passes
• 85

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

  回答

  (D)

  team work
• 86

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

  回答

  (D)

  first-half
• 87

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

  回答

  (D)

  first-half
• 88

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

  回答

  (D)

  first-half
• 89

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

  回答

  (C)

  red card
• 90

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

  回答

  (D)

  tackle
• 91

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

  回答

  (A)

  penalty-kick
• 92

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

  回答

  (B)

  goal-keeper
• 93

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

  回答

  (B)

  runway
• 94

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

  回答

  (C)

  queued up
• 95

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

  回答

  (C)

  board
• 96

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

  回答

  (D)

  faxi
• 97

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

  回答

  (A)

  take-off
• 98

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

  回答

  (C)

  air-borne
• 99

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

  回答

  (D)

  heavens
• 100

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

  回答

  (D)

  air-hostess