WAEC - English Language (2013)

• 1

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  
  Tom is refined but his brother is rather .......

  回答

  (B)

  crude
• 2

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in .......

  回答

  (B)

  existence
• 3

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  
  Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was .....

  回答

  (C)

  vague
• 4

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

  The Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers.

  回答

  (B)

  wavering
• 5

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  
  The brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's

  回答

  (D)

  verbosity
• 6

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....

  回答

  (D)

  deliberately
• 7

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  
  Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....

  回答

  (D)

  optional
• 8

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  The Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender

  回答

  (A)

  acquitted
• 9

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....

  回答

  (B)

  fragile
• 10

  In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  
  The principal is very strict but his vice is .....

  回答

  (B)

  lenient
• 11

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......

  回答

  (A)

  condemnation
• 12

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The doctor ....... my illness as malaria

  回答

  (B)

  diagnosed
• 13

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....

  回答

  (B)

  anonymous
• 14

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium.

  回答

  (C)

  adamant
• 15

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them

  回答

  (D)

  embargo
• 16

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.

  回答

  (D)

  versatile
• 17

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.

  回答

  (A)

  sycophants
• 18

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The ....... of the new king will take place next week

  回答

  (C)

  coronation
• 19

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.

  回答

  (C)

  walkover
• 20

  From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business

  回答

  (A)

  inquisitive
• 21

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali

  回答

  (A)

  does not waste time in doing things
• 22

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that

  回答

  (C)

  tricks her customers into accepting bad products
• 23

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo

  回答

  (A)

  has become proud because of his learning
• 24

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that

  回答

  (D)

  there was noise and confusion in the school
• 25

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan

  回答

  (C)

  gave all that he had
• 26

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is

  回答

  (B)

  inexperienced
• 27

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician

  回答

  (B)

  attempted to win cheap popularity
• 28

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that

  回答

  (C)

  they are under an illusion
• 29

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  While paying a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo

  回答

  (C)

  hopes to achieve two aims with one action
• 30

  After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
  
  People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show

  回答

  (C)

  their real character
• 31

  From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or groups of words nearest to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  Mary was kept in solitary confinement.

  回答

  (C)

  lonely
• 32

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  Buba has a very alluring personality.

  回答

  (A)

  attractive
• 33

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  Hard drugs are detrimental to health.

  回答

  (D)

  harmful
• 34

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision

  回答

  (D)

  unyeilding
• 35

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.

  回答

  (B)

  offensive
• 36

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  
  We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job

  回答

  (B)

  persuade
• 37

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  The team has an arduous task ahead of it.

  回答

  (C)

  a strenous
• 38

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently

  回答

  (D)

  simultaneously
• 39

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  The students were told to review their assignments.

  回答

  (A)

  re-examine
• 40

  From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
  
  Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.

  回答

  (B)

  energy
• 41

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  I want just ...... sugar in my tea.

  回答

  (D)

  a little
• 42

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Since the opposing parties could not come to an agreement, the peace talks .......

  回答

  (B)

  broke down
• 43

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Children often have implicit confidence ....... their parents.

  回答

  (D)

  in
• 44

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  If i had heard the news earlier, I ...... stayed at home.

  回答

  (A)

  would have
• 45

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The order is that everyone must be ....... bed by midnight.

  回答

  (C)

  in
• 46

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D,
  choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  To succeed in any business, one must be prepared to shake ....... one's lazy habits.

  回答

  (A)

  off
• 47

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  ......... in his right senses will swallow live coals.

  回答

  (B)

  No one
• 48

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  One of the clever pupils .....able to solve the problem.

  回答

  (B)

  was
• 49

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  He has stopped being foolish .........?

  回答

  (C)

  hasn't he
• 50

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  I maintain that the property in question is ......

  回答

  (A)

  mine
• 51

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Although Sylvester and John promised to be here, ...... has turned up.

  回答

  (C)

  neither
• 52

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The house ....... he lives is spacious.

  回答

  (B)

  where
• 53

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  It is high time you ...... this place.

  回答

  (A)

  left
• 54

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Since you have lost your birth certificate, you have to go ....... an affidavit.

  回答

  (A)

  for
• 55

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The musicians have not arrived from Sierra Leone, .......?

  回答

  (D)

  have they
• 56

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  On my way home, I saw a ........

  回答

  (A)

  one-legged young mad man
• 57

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  People living in villages have a passion ...... animals.

  回答

  (C)

  for
• 58

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only .....

  回答

  (A)

  themselves
• 59

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  You had better ...... your assignment now.

  回答

  (D)

  do
• 60

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Our kind teacher only cautioned the bully and let him.....

  回答

  (A)

  off
• 61

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  My .....house is on the next street

  回答

  (A)

  father-in-law's
• 62

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The Mathematics teacher made us commit the formula ...... memory.

  回答

  (B)

  to
• 63

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Momodou has been ill ......three weeks now.

  回答

  (B)

  for
• 64

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  They kept quiet all the .......

  回答

  (C)

  while
• 65

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  ....... caused the havoc, he sneaked off.

  回答

  (D)

  Having
• 66

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The point on ....... we disagreed was trivial.

  回答

  (A)

  which
• 67

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  How did you arrive at ..... wonderful conclusion?

  回答

  (D)

  such a
• 68

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  How did you arrive at ....... wonderful conclusion?

  回答

  (D)

  such a
• 69

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The government cannot ....... the decision any longer.

  回答

  (C)

  put up
• 70

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The teachers ...... our poor performance in the examinations.

  回答

  (D)

  were discussing
• 71

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The wise thing to do is not to give ...... to the temptation.

  回答

  (A)

  in
• 72

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  My sister told me all ....... was said at the meeting.

  回答

  (A)

  that
• 73

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The quarrel between Olu and Ola will end up .....a fight.

  回答

  (B)

  in
• 74

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Musa did not want to fetch water for his grandfather ......, his mother made him do it.

  回答

  (C)

  nevertheless
• 75

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  The citizens welcomed all the African .......

  回答

  (B)

  heads of state
• 76

  From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below.
  
  Mother said she saw Alfred .......?

  回答

  (D)

  didn't she
• 77

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.

  回答

  (A)

  trading
• 78

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 76 in the passage below.

  回答

  (A)

  trading
• 79

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 77 in the passage.

  回答

  (A)

  offer
• 80

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 78 in the passage below.

  回答

  (C)

  brokers
• 81

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 79 in the passage below.

  回答

  (D)

  certificate
• 82

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 80 in the passage below.

  回答

  (A)

  dividend
• 83

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 81 in the passage below.

  回答

  (D)

  shareholders
• 84

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 82 in the passage below.

  回答

  (B)

  profit
• 85

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 83 in the passage below.

  回答

  (C)

  shares
• 86

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 84 in the passage below.

  回答

  (D)

  unstable
• 87

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 85 in the passage below.

  回答

  (A)

  falls
• 88

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 86 in the passage below.

  回答

  (C)

  proffessions
• 89

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 87 in the passage below.

  回答

  (D)

  individuals
• 90

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 88 in the passage below.

  回答

  (B)

  motivate
• 91

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 89 in the passage below.

  回答

  (A)

  attainment
• 92

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 90 in the passage below.

  回答

  (D)

  initiation
• 93

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 91 in the passage below.

  回答

  (B)

  special
• 94

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 92 in the passage below.

  回答

  (D)

  meal
• 95

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 93 in the passage.

  回答

  (C)

  peer
• 96

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 94 in the passage.

  回答

  (C)

  organized
• 97

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 95 in the passage.

  回答

  (A)

  hierarchy
• 98

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 96 in the passage.

  回答

  (D)

  prefects
• 99

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 97 in the passage.

  回答

  (A)

  timetable
• 100

  From the four options lettered A to D, choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the number 98 in the passage.

  回答

  (B)

  shaping