WAEC - English Language (2006)

• 1

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Do you speak French? Only..........,I'm afraid'.

  回答

  (C)

  a little
• 2

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Whatever you buy, always look for the .............bargain.

  回答

  (B)

  best
• 3

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  We heard grandfather............the organ.

  回答

  (C)

  play
• 4

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Are you sure this is............shop?

  回答

  (B)

  John and Elizabeth's
• 5

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The driver risked....the car ahead of him

  回答

  (A)

  overtaking
• 6

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  You can count on.............boys to finish the work.

  回答

  (B)

  us
• 7

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  You think l'm being difficult,........?

  回答

  (D)

  don't you
• 8

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  It took him ages to get......his father's death.

  回答

  (C)

  over
• 9

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  I have never read.............book in all my life.

  回答

  (D)

  a more frightening
• 10

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

  
  Mbinki runs...........as fast as I.

  回答

  (D)

  just
• 11

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  This is an improvement...........your last report

  回答

  (B)

  on
• 12

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He threw the banana skin............the window

  回答

  (C)

  through
• 13

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Each of the footballers.........to receive $100.00

  回答

  (B)

  is
• 14

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

  回答

  (C)

  too
• 15

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  You........to me when you were away.

  回答

  (C)

  did not write
• 16

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  How I wish they............the note before coming

  回答

  (B)

  had received
• 17

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  No matter..............you look at it, her lawyer will lose the case.

  回答

  (A)

  how
• 18

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  By the time school opens, I....... here for eight weeks.

  回答

  (D)

  will have worked
• 19

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Your mobile phone was ..............ten times in the last hour.

  回答

  (B)

  rung
• 20

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The manager wanted to study the document..............the background of the latest development

  回答

  (A)

  against
• 21

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  As soon as he heard the bell, he............to the door.

  回答

  (C)

  hurried
• 22

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The Principal made us.............the work again.

  回答

  (A)

  do
• 23

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  .............an ambulance, the child's life would have been saved

  回答

  (D)

  had we had
• 24

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Really, I wouldn't say this to...........

  回答

  (C)

  any other
• 25

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  If I had known that he was going home..............him some money for my mother

  回答

  (A)

  I would have given
• 26

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He said he was looking forward to .......them next year

  回答

  (B)

  visiting
• 27

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The customer complained about.............on the shirt delivered to him

  回答

  (A)

  grease
• 28

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The surgeon was in a hurry to operate............the patient

  回答

  (C)

  on
• 29

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  She added .......... vegetables to her stew.

  回答

  (B)

  some
• 30

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Please include.........sites for our excursions

  回答

  (D)

  all the many insteresting hostorical
• 31

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Only one of the contestants..........able to answer the question correctly

  回答

  (C)

  was
• 32

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  ............to school, it began to rain heavily.

  回答

  (B)

  as I was walking
• 33

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Since they started this assignment, they.........any success.

  回答

  (C)

  have not had
• 34

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  The president...........his wife and children is leaving for Paris

  回答

  (C)

  with
• 35

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  Johnson was glad...........of your sucess

  回答

  (D)

  to hear
• 36

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  You can accompany me if you......to my terms

  回答

  (A)

  agree
• 37

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  He told his family that he...........in three weeks.

  回答

  (B)

  would return
• 38

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  It is..........important that you stay indoors tonight

  回答

  (A)

  extremely
• 39

  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's obvious that John set little store by our friendship. This means John

  回答

  (A)

  does not value our friendship
• 40

  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 general wondered whether the new recruits were equal to the task ahead. This means that the general wasn't sure whether the new recruits

  回答

  (D)

  could do the job
• 41

  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.
  Not a single member of the board put in a good word for him. This means that

  回答

  (B)

  none of the members said anything favourable about him
• 42

  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.
  Joe is very down to earth. this means that Joe is

  回答

  (C)

  practical and sensible
• 43

  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.
  Mary kept her fingers crossed about hearing from John. This means that Mary

  回答

  (C)

  hoped that John would contact her
• 44

  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.
  Researchers leave no stone unturned in their quest for solutions. This means that researchers

  回答

  (B)

  do everything possible
• 45

  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.
  Ebrima's stepmothers keeps his nose to the grindstone. This means that Ebrima's stepmother

  回答

  (B)

  makes Ebrima work all the time
• 46

  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.
  Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do. This means that most people

  回答

  (C)

  live and do things moderately
• 47

  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.
  She delivered her speech without turning a hair. This means that she delivered her speech without

  回答

  (A)

  any emotion
• 48

  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.
  Although wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea. This means that wrestling

  回答

  (C)

  does not interest me
• 49

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  
  The marathon is a gruelling race

  回答

  (B)

  exhausting
• 50

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

  The works of art in this gallery are priceless

  回答

  (C)

  invaluable
• 51

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  The detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects.

  回答

  (C)

  confused
• 52

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  My father was sceptical about the story I told him.

  回答

  (B)

  doubtful
• 53

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn't hear me come in.

  回答

  (C)

  absorbed
• 54

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  The politician has an inordinate desire to become president.

  回答

  (B)

  excessive
• 55

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  The chairman was given a tumultuous welcome

  回答

  (C)

  noisy
• 56

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability

  回答

  (A)

  absolute
• 57

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
  The evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused.

  回答

  (C)

  confirmed
• 58

  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.
  My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite.....

  回答

  (C)

  unsuccessful
• 59

  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 university has a large yearly intake: very few..............take place.

  回答

  (B)

  rejections
• 60

  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 make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make................ones.

  回答

  (B)

  complimentary
• 61

  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.
  Our mechanized services contrast sharply with the ..............operations we had before

  回答

  (D)

  manual
• 62

  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.
  After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more..........

  回答

  (C)

  flexible
• 63

  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 policies of this government favour the elite rather than the

  回答

  (A)

  masses
• 64

  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 pilot says that it is easier to take off from the airport than to............on the tarmac

  回答

  (A)

  land
• 65

  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 Chide's manners are quite refined his colleague's are rather.....

  回答

  (B)

  crude
• 66

  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 am quite outspoken but my brother is...............

  回答

  (C)

  taciturn
• 67

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  All the people in the bus died in that........accident

  回答

  (C)

  fatal
• 68

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  What a .................! The more you look, the less you see.

  回答

  (D)

  paradox
• 69

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  The soldiers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government

  回答

  (C)

  complete
• 70

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  There is an interesting article in the .............issue of west Africa

  回答

  (B)

  current
• 71

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  After interrogation, the police.....the information from the suspect

  回答

  (D)

  obtained
• 72

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he's very..........

  回答

  (A)

  secretive
• 73

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  The two trade unions decided to.....in order to form a stronger organization

  回答

  (B)

  amalgamate
• 74

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  Many countries no longer have.......punishment as the penalty for murder

  回答

  (C)

  capital
• 75

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  .......packages should always be handled with care.

  回答

  (B)

  fragile
• 76

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
  because of the hard times, many workers live in.......poverty

  回答

  (C)

  abject
• 77

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

  回答

  (D)

  supply
• 78

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

  回答

  (B)

  jobs
• 79

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

  回答

  (D)

  remedial
• 80

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

  回答

  (A)

  capital
• 81

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

  回答

  (C)

  projects
• 82

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

  回答

  (D)

  workers
• 83

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

  回答

  (B)

  interest
• 84

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

  回答

  (C)

  policy
• 85

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

  回答

  (A)

  salary
• 86

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

  回答

  (B)

  infant`
• 87

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

  回答

  (A)

  citizens
• 88

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

  回答

  (B)

  agriculture
• 89

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

  回答

  (C)

  rural
• 90

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

  回答

  (C)

  production
• 91

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

  回答

  (D)

  livestock
• 92

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

  回答

  (B)

  rights
• 93

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

  回答

  (B)

  arable
• 94

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

  回答

  (C)

  pasture
• 95

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

  回答

  (A)

  farmers