WAEC - English Language (2011)

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.

There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is.............
回答
(D)
prohibited
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.

The cast consisted of many famous actors and few.............ones.
回答
(C)
unknown
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.

My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions.
回答
(C)
impartial
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.

Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........
回答
(D)
pessimistic
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.

The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the.............
回答
(B)
obvious
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.

It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones
回答
(A)
scanty
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 principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their .............
回答
(C)
efficiency
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 official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked
回答
(C)
conceal
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.

The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................
回答
(B)
feebly
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.

While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end.
回答
(A)
abrupt
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size
回答
(D)
intimidating
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles.
回答
(C)
embargo
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

The corpse has been taken to the ...................
回答
(B)
mortuary
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never........... from her plan
回答
(C)
deviated
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity
回答
(B)
an affront
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a .............
回答
(C)
quorum
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The................of the asylum sang a song for the President.
回答
(A)
inmates
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials.
回答
(A)
annulled
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

The seminar was held under the...........of the Government
回答
(A)
jurisdiction
20
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new car is very attractive but I doubt its.............
回答
(C)
durability
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.
Had it been possible to leave the country then, I would have done so. This means that
回答
(D)
I would have liked to leave the country but I wasn't able to
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.
The proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had
回答
(B)
a series of arguments on the report
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 proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had
回答
(B)
a series of arguments on the report
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.
Unless you don't want to become a teacher, there's no reason for not accepting the sponsorship. This means that you should
回答
(A)
not refuse the sponsorship if you want to become a teacher
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.
His chances of passing are very slim. This means that he
回答
(C)
may not pass
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.
We would never have followed his advice if we had known his reputation. This means that we
回答
(C)
followed his advice because we didn't know him
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.
All the handsome men left her cold. This means that
回答
(B)
the men took no notice of her
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.
Sulayman can't help shouting at the members of his team. This means that he
回答
(C)
can't control his emotions and keeps shouting
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.
Out of the blue came his letter inviting me to stay with him. This means that the letter came
回答
(C)
came unexpectedly.
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.

Femi spends precious time building castles in the air. This means that Femi
回答
(B)
thinks of impracticable things
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.
Considering his huge salary, the Director ought to have built a house by now. This means that the Director
回答
(B)
has not built a house yet
32
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

Nowadays, children are given much more latitude than before.
回答
(B)
freedom
33
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

My neighbour lives a humdrum life.
回答
(C)
monotonous
34
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

The Manager described the new accountant as a man of impeccable character.
回答
(C)
faultless
35
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

The teacher sent the boy out of the class for his impertinence
回答
(C)
rudeness
36
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

This book is the abridged version of the original.
回答
(C)
shortened
37
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

After the riot, the streets were blocked with charred vehicles.
回答
(D)
burnt
38
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

The thief's jail terms are to run concurrently.
回答
(D)
simultaneously
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 rapper's popularity is beginning to wane
回答
(D)
decline
40
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

The doctor told his patient about all the things that could impair his health.
回答
(C)
damage
41
From the words or group of 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 as it is used in the sentence.

The fat old woman looked comical in those trousers.
回答
(B)
ridiculous
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:

When I arrived, I noticed that he.............the kitchen
回答
(A)
had swept
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 was dismissed because he ............. the cheque.
回答
(C)
should not have issued
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:

Is there...............chalk in the classroom?
回答
(B)
any
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 last election resulted ..................a disaster for the Socialist Party
回答
(A)
in
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:

The family..............dinner when we knocked at the door.
回答
(B)
was having
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:

All................the president said was reported in the dailies.
回答
(C)
that
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:

Which of the two questions is..................?
回答
(D)
more difficult
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:

If it rains, the exhibition will be cancelled,.............?
回答
(C)
won't it
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:

The rent is too high;............,the house is not in a suitable location.
回答
(B)
besides
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:

Its about time your brother.............some attention to his English
回答
(C)
paid
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 ________ toys have all been stolen.

回答
(D)
children's
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 ...............toys have all been stolen.
回答
(D)
children's
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:

Olu passed his examination .............he was a determined student
回答
(B)
because
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:

Your friend and mentor,.................his speech.
回答
(A)
has finished
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:

...............of you does this money belong to ?
回答
(D)
Which
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:

One of the window panes.............yesterday
回答
(B)
was broken
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:

No child................have drawn that picture.
回答
(C)
could
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:

The referee contemplated............the players off the pitch.
回答
(C)
sending
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 new road was completed on schedule..............the difficulties involved.
回答
(B)
despite
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:

..............of his evidence made no sense.
回答
(C)
Much
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:
The celebrations were rounded.............with a firework display.
回答
(C)
off
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:
The members of the association were advised to cooperate with.............
回答
(A)
one another
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:
The robe is.................long for the short minister
回答
(A)
rather
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 professors said that Ade was...............
回答
(B)
a student of great potential
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 friend asked me if I would like to go to las Palmas for a holiday and I said I...........
回答
(C)
would
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:
His father saw.............that Andrew got all the answers wrong
回答
(D)
at a glance
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:
Ali dropped the pot accidentally and it..............
回答
(B)
broke
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:
Every man, woman and child............asked to contribute.
回答
(C)
was
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:
That sack is.................heavy for us to lift
回答
(C)
too
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:
If the school had been destroyed, we..............home.
回答
(B)
would have had to go
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:
The plane took off...................
回答
(B)
five minutes ago
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:
By Christmas, I..................for one year.
回答
(A)
shall have been working
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:

As they-.....................the thieves broke into the house
回答
(D)
were sleeping
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:

All the children were inoculated.............polio.
回答
(C)
against
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:

This plan is an alternative...........the last one
回答
(B)
to
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:
..............Ali did not win the elections, he has continued to award scholarships to the less privileged
回答
(C)
Although
78
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(D)
excursion
79
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(A)
heat
80
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(C)
furnace
81
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(B)
bellows
82
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(C)
embers
83
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(B)
tongs
84
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(C)
anvil
85
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(B)
hammer
86
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(D)
sparks
87
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(A)
bowl
88
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(B)
habitat
89
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(A)
damage
90
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(C)
species
91
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(D)
parks
92
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(B)
game
93
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(D)
predators
94
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(B)
check
95
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
回答
(B)
starvation