WAEC - English Language (2003)

• 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.
  Angela is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most...............girls in the school.

  回答

  (C)

  diligent
• 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.
  Rather than support the Chairman, the members of his board expressed..........to his plans.

  回答

  (B)

  opposition
• 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.
  In any group there are people who display apathy and others who show a lot of.............

  回答

  (A)

  enthusiasm
• 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.
  Femi was very......about his political ambition but his sister was open about it

  回答

  (D)

  secretive
• 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.
  Ngozi's beauty is natural but her sister's is rather............

  回答

  (B)

  artificial
• 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 testimony of the witness was so vague that it was difficult to learn the...........details of the case

  回答

  (A)

  specific
• 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.
  It is amazing how Jide became so proud, his parents have always been.........

  回答

  (A)

  humble
• 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.
  The workshop was intended to............the workers who had been confused by management's decisions

  回答

  (B)

  enlighten
• 9

  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.
  Johnson is consistently assertive but his twin brother is rather..............

  回答

  (B)

  cowardly
• 10

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The country's aviation industry has lost at least four.........this year alone

  回答

  (B)

  aircraft
• 11

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  My cousin has been married for fourteen years but he has no..........

  回答

  (C)

  offspring
• 12

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Corruption is one of the ills in this country which must be..............

  回答

  (B)

  eradicated
• 13

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The boys covered their noses because of the........odour in the area.

  回答

  (C)

  offensive
• 14

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  it is............on parents to advise their children against keeping bad company

  回答

  (A)

  incumbent
• 15

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The man said that he would no longer...........his stepson because of his bad behaviour

  回答

  (B)

  accommodate
• 16

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The accused was charged with.............because he caused his brother's death.

  回答

  (B)

  fratricide
• 17

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He rendered.............assistance to the community

  回答

  (B)

  invaluable
• 18

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The team manager looked.......when his boys lost the match

  回答

  (C)

  dejected
• 19

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The team manager looked.......when his boys lost the match

  回答

  (C)

  dejected
• 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.
  We left Kaduna one year ago to the day. This means that we left Kaduna

  回答

  (A)

  exactly one year ago
• 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.
  Tamuno's statement is true to a degree. This means that his statement is

  回答

  (D)

  partly true
• 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.
  Both the doves and the hawks agreed on this issue. This means that there is agreement by both

  回答

  (A)

  those who prefer peace and those who want the use of force
• 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.
  Japan has blazed a trail in the production of electronics. This means that in the production of electronics, Japan

  回答

  (B)

  is leading others
• 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.
  Mohammedu Ali won the fight hands down. This means that Mohammed Ail won

  回答

  (D)

  very easily
• 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.
  The scientist has broken new ground in his research.This means that the scientist has

  回答

  (A)

  made a new discovery
• 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.
  The chief decide to obtain the land by hook or by crook. This means that the chief decided to get the land

  回答

  (C)

  by any means possible
• 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 lady swallowed the whole story hook,line and sinker. This means that the lady

  回答

  (B)

  totally believed the story
• 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.
  He went too far by insulting the Director's wife. This means that

  回答

  (D)

  he should not have gone to the extent of insulting the Director's wife
• 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.

  
  The decision to dismiss the night watchmen was taken in my absence. This means that the decision was

  回答

  (C)

  taken without my knowledge
• 30

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
  You have failed to heed the warning about your marriage

  回答

  (A)

  consider
• 31

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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 scholarship committee has endorsed the student's bursary.

  回答

  (C)

  approved
• 32

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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 my efforts to settle the quarrel between the two friends were futile

  回答

  (D)

  unproductive
• 33

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
  My uncle made the right choice of career as a detective because he is a very observant man

  回答

  (A)

  watchful
• 34

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
  I cannot continue the argument because you are biased

  回答

  (C)

  prejudiced
• 35

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
  Guidance counsellors should regard all the information given by students as confidential

  回答

  (A)

  secret
• 36

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
  It is advisable to buy durable clothes nowadays.

  回答

  (B)

  lasting
• 37

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
  To drive on through the red light is an infringement of the law

  回答

  (C)

  a breach
• 38

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D 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.
  There are various options open to you on this matter

  回答

  (B)

  choices
• 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:
  Kate..........tears of joy when she heard about her success

  回答

  (A)

  broke into
• 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:
  The worker's strike was...........as a result of the Director's intervention

  回答

  (C)

  called off
• 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:
  Mrs Jallow has bought a .............bag

  回答

  (D)

  new black leather
• 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:
  The breakdown of our marriage was no fault of..............

  回答

  (C)

  mine
• 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:
  He did it, but not............in the way I had expected

  回答

  (B)

  quite
• 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 driver...........nearly caused an accident

  回答

  (C)

  very
• 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 teachers are not likely............promoted until next year

  回答

  (A)

  to be
• 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:
  Haven't you got a football field in your school?..........we haven't.

  回答

  (B)

  no
• 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:
  He............be fat, but he still runs fast

  回答

  (C)

  may
• 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:
  He............be fat, but he still runs fast

  回答

  (C)

  may
• 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:
  ...........I come in, please?

  回答

  (B)

  may
• 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:
  ''You won't tell Daddy,...........you?''

  回答

  (A)

  will
• 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:
  Joe........graduated from one of the best universities

  回答

  (D)

  must have
• 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:
  The boys were fighting...........their sisters were eating

  回答

  (C)

  while
• 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:
  Isn't it high time we............

  回答

  (A)

  started eating
• 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 group is committed to....for international peace

  回答

  (C)

  working
• 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:
  God always.........us when we pray

  回答

  (D)

  blesses
• 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:
  Since he failed the examination, he could not.....miss the admission

  回答

  (B)

  but
• 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:
  Sometimes minor incidents in our lives stand out because we cherish  _______

  回答

  (D)

  them
• 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:
  You...........get to the meeting in time

  回答

  (A)

  had better
• 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:
  One does not normally expect problems but..................come

  回答

  (B)

  they do
• 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:
  Her handbag is made...........genuine leather

  回答

  (C)

  of
• 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:

  To persist.....sin is spiritual death

  回答

  (D)

  in
• 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:
  You wouldn't have come if you had known........?

  回答

  (A)

  would you
• 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:
  Many people were invited to the party but..........were catered for

  回答

  (D)

  few
• 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:

  All the.....are holding an emergency meeting behind closed doors

  回答

  (B)

  heads of state
• 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 novel makes.............interesting reading

  回答

  (A)

  very
• 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:
  He eats.........

  回答

  (B)

  rather too fast
• 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:
  Daughters confide.........their fathers more than sons do

  回答

  (A)

  in
• 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:
  The secretary was directed to bring.........the matter during the next meeting.

  回答

  (B)

  up
• 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:
  The contractors set the ladder,.............the wall

  回答

  (C)

  against
• 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:
  Bola,...........won the beauty contest, is my sister.

  回答

  (C)

  who
• 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:
  Interest in education has fallen.....because of unemployment

  回答

  (A)

  off
• 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:
  ............I prepare the food, please set the table

  回答

  (A)

  while
• 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:
  "Ladies and gentlemen, let us come together to know.........better"

  回答

  (B)

  one another
• 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:
  The national basketball team.........expected back from England this evening

  回答

  (A)

  is
• 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:
  I could not distinguish the twins..........each other

  回答

  (D)

  from
• 76

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

  回答

  (B)

  accidents
• 77

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

  回答

  (C)

  compensation
• 78

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

  回答

  (A)

  protection
• 79

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

  回答

  (D)

  unforseeable
• 80

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

  回答

  (A)

  premiums
• 81

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

  回答

  (B)

  risks
• 82

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

  回答

  (D)

  covered
• 83

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

  回答

  (D)

  injury
• 84

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

  回答

  (A)

  overdue
• 85

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

  回答

  (B)

  policy
• 86

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

  回答

  (B)

  identification
• 87

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

  回答

  (D)

  comprehensive
• 88

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

  回答

  (C)

  third party
• 89

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

  回答

  (A)

  latter
• 90

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

  回答

  (B)

  modern
• 91

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

  回答

  (D)

  fastest
• 92

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

  回答

  (B)

  booth
• 93

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

  回答

  (C)

  sound
• 94

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

  回答

  (B)

  current
• 95

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

  回答

  (A)

  desk
• 96

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

  回答

  (D)

  calls
• 97

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

  回答

  (C)

  dial
• 98

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

  回答

  (B)

  tone
• 99

  In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (C)

  cut off
• 100

  In question numbered 99 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

  回答

  (D)

  subscribers