WAEC - English Language (2004)

• 1

  Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other.

  回答

  (A)

  secondment
• 2

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
  
  Sailors are usually dauntless in their exploits.

  回答

  (D)

  frightened
• 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.
  The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural area: he preferred one in the ............area.

  回答

  (B)

  urban
• 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.
  He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is ..........

  回答

  (C)

  taciturn
• 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.
  One of the twins was as daring as the other was..........

  回答

  (B)

  timid
• 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.
  A gully, which is a natural phenomenon should not be mistaken for a tunnel, which is..........

  回答

  (C)

  artificial
• 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.
  The crops the farmer planted will be........in three months' time

  回答

  (D)

  harvested
• 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.
  He intentionally hid the document but his secretary.............burnt them

  回答

  (C)

  accidentally
• 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.
  It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways while his younger brother is so..........,,

  回答

  (A)

  meticulous
• 10

  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.
  Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always..........to his opinion

  回答

  (B)

  hold on
• 11

  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.
  He didn't lose the fight because of his bravery but for his.............

  回答

  (C)

  cowardice
• 12

  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.
  If you do not drive with care you may be charged for..........

  回答

  (A)

  recklessness
• 13

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  When you...............an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely

  回答

  (A)

  refute
• 14

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy because he........... publicity

  回答

  (C)

  detests
• 15

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I should be as .............as Kofi if I were so rejected by a close friend

  回答

  (C)

  aggrieved
• 16

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers

  回答

  (D)

  censor
• 17

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Everyone was disappointed to see the pastor doing those things that were............with the morals he preached

  回答

  (B)

  inconsistent
• 18

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  That boy is mentally unbalanced, so you should be............of his behaviour

  回答

  (A)

  tolerant
• 19

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The president complained that too many doctors have..........for better remuneration.

  回答

  (C)

  emigrated
• 20

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........

  回答

  (D)

  stethoscope
• 21

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  She was.........and it was not clear to me what she meant.

  回答

  (B)

  unintelligible
• 22

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Clara, your writing is difficult to read: you must try to make it..............

  回答

  (B)

  legible
• 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.
  Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that

  回答

  (C)

  the salaries were attractive
• 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 plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that

  回答

  (A)

  the arrangements did not work out as wished
• 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 robbery suspect said he made his earlier confessional statement under duress. This means that he made it

  回答

  (A)

  because he was forced to
• 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.
  Despite their unrefined behaviour, the visitors were given preferential treatment.This means that the visitors were

  回答

  (C)

  well-treated despite their crudity
• 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.
  Onome's father blew his top at the news of his performance in the examination. This means that he

  回答

  (C)

  was very angry
• 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.
  There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said, This means that

  回答

  (D)

  neither of them would get the job
• 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.
  Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out. This means that her husband was

  回答

  (C)

  drunk
• 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.
  It was quite impossible for him not to have noticed that Lola had arrived. This means that he

  回答

  (A)

  should have known that Lola had arrived
• 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.
  my father advised us not to go with the crowd.This means that he advised us not to

  回答

  (D)

  be unduly influenced by others
• 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.
  We would grant your request if we had money. This means that

  回答

  (D)

  we do not have the money and cannot grant your request
• 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.
  The government has approved a new salary structure as an incentive for workers

  回答

  (B)

  an encouragement
• 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.
  The accident victim was bleeding profusely

  回答

  (B)

  excessively
• 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.
  They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of scarce commodities

  回答

  (A)

  bypass
• 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.
  The company had satisfied itself that the project was feasible before embarking on it

  回答

  (D)

  practicable
• 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.
  Though there is no riot on the campus, the students are restive

  回答

  (C)

  restless
• 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.
  The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice

  回答

  (A)

  hindering
• 39

  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 man preaches humility without matching it with action

  回答

  (D)

  modesty
• 40

  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.
  Mr. Haruna plays the piano with great dexterity

  回答

  (D)

  skill
• 41

  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 college officer insisted that I show him my credentials before I could be registered

  回答

  (B)

  qualifications
• 42

  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.
  Amina said that she married a doting man

  回答

  (A)

  loving
• 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.
  A loyal citizen ought not to abstain.............voting

  回答

  (C)

  from
• 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.
  She set..........preparing lunch when I came

  回答

  (C)

  about
• 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...........engineer designed a new machine

  回答

  (D)

  brilliant young Nigerian
• 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.
  .............were asked to represent the school at the quiz competition

  回答

  (C)

  Ngozi and I
• 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.
  I am not going to the stadium with you as I.........that team play before.

  回答

  (B)

  have seen
• 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.
  I won't be able to come to the party as the day's work has tired me..........

  回答

  (C)

  out
• 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.
  The suspect............when I entered the office

  回答

  (C)

  was being questioned
• 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.
  It's been rough so far,..............?

  回答

  (A)

  hasn't it
• 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.
  Ada had only........time to spend with her family before the plane took off.

  回答

  (A)

  little
• 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 calculations looked ....simple that he thought he would not get any them wrong

  回答

  (C)

  so
• 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.
  The story she was reading made her...........

  回答

  (C)

  laugh
• 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.
  .............people turned out for the rally because of the poor publicity

  回答

  (A)

  few
• 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.
  The two brothers fell out and refused to live.......the same roof

  回答

  (D)

  under
• 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.
  The teacher asked.............will have the courage to try and lift that heavy log?

  回答

  (C)

  who
• 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.
  The teacher asked.............will have the courage to try and lift that heavy log?

  回答

  (C)

  who
• 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.
  My friend and I quarrelled last week and haven't ..........yet

  回答

  (A)

  made up
• 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.
  After two years of courtship, Jide is...........Nkechi next Sunday

  回答

  (A)

  getting married to
• 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.
  The visitor was very uncomfortable because of his.........nose

  回答

  (A)

  runny
• 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.
  My friend's car has...........to a halt.

  回答

  (C)

  ground
• 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.
  It's time we........for the party

  回答

  (B)

  left
• 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.
  Bassey was.............by the girl's story

  回答

  (D)

  taken in
• 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.
  .................,you should put in some effort to show that you are interested.

  回答

  (B)

  However tired you are
• 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.
  Our plans for the trip fell..........because we had no money

  回答

  (B)

  through
• 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.
  My brother............studying in England for two years now

  回答

  (B)

  has been
• 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.
  ............ride a bicycle but he also drives a car

  回答

  (D)

  Not only does he
• 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.
  I am not going to the cinema tonight, neither ..........you

  回答

  (B)

  are
• 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.
  No sooner had we started the journey..........we had a flat Tyre

  回答

  (D)

  than
• 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.
  There were men on the job day and night all the time that this hotel............

  回答

  (B)

  was being built
• 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.
  I shall have to start work...........I can after leaving school.

  回答

  (D)

  as soon as
• 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.
  Mary and Jane are always fighting..........

  回答

  (A)

  each other
• 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.
  Don't let him bully you: you must stand up..........him!

  回答

  (C)

  to
• 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 plane...........at 2 o'clock yesterday

  回答

  (C)

  took off
• 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.
  It was a long time before his surprise wore...........

  回答

  (B)

  off
• 76

  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 bananas weren't.............ripe enough to use today

  回答

  (C)

  nearly
• 77

  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'm sorry I can't find..........of the two books you lent me.

  回答

  (C)

  either
• 78

  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 she visited us we asked her if she......pounded yam for lunch

  回答

  (C)

  wanted
• 79

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

  回答

  (D)

  natural resources
• 80

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

  回答

  (B)

  exploitation
• 81

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

  回答

  (A)

  fields
• 82

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

  回答

  (C)

  shore
• 83

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

  回答

  (C)

  commercial
• 84

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

  回答

  (C)

  drilling
• 85

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

  回答

  (A)

  natural
• 86

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

  回答

  (D)

  platform
• 87

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

  回答

  (D)

  stratum
• 88

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

  回答

  (C)

  pipeline
• 89

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

  回答

  (B)

  crude
• 90

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

  回答

  (A)

  tanker
• 91

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

  回答

  (B)

  refined
• 92

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

  回答

  (D)

  synthetic
• 93

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

  回答

  (D)

  a manuscript
• 94

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

  回答

  (A)

  an assessor
• 95

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

  回答

  (A)

  market
• 96

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

  回答

  (B)

  an editorial
• 97

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

  回答

  (A)

  proof-reading
• 98

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

  回答

  (B)

  typeset
• 99

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

  回答

  (D)

  printing
• 100

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

  回答

  (C)

  copies