WAEC - English Language (2016)

• 1

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  
  The road which used to be wide now appears.......because of the new drainage.

  回答

  (C)

  Narrow
• 2

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  
  In the past, anybody who angered the gods was made to.....them.

  回答

  (A)

  Appease
• 3

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  Rather than being sensitive to the plight of the workers, the manager remained......

  回答

  (D)

  Indifferent
• 4

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  A keen student makes progress but the....one hardly does well.

  回答

  (D)

  Reluctant
• 5

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  Unlike you, i thought the message was quite....not ambiguous.

  回答

  (B)

  Clear
• 6

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  Good qualities alleviate poverty whereas bad ones...it.

  回答

  (C)

  aggravate
• 7

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  One expects books kept in the library to be well....not jumbled

  回答

  (C)

  Arranged
• 8

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  Despite everything, i chose to keep rather than....the secret.

  回答

  (C)

  Reveal
• 9

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  Though the teachers....the idea, the principal was averse to it.

  回答

  (A)

  welcomed
• 10

  In each of the following sentence, 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 in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
  
  It is only natural to feel nervous when you first take the stage but you soon become.....

  回答

  (D)

  composed
• 11

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  Don't tell me you are....enough to believe his lies.

  回答

  (D)

  naive
• 12

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  The members of parliaments tabled an.....to the constitution.

  回答

  (B)

  amendment
• 13

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  His.....to violent video games is something to worry about.

  回答

  (D)

  addiction
• 14

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  Most people think that....punishment should be abolished, even in murder cases.

  回答

  (B)

  capital
• 15

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  The president made a....appeal for calm in the face of the crisis.

  回答

  (A)

  passionnate
• 16

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  What i gave you was supposed to.....your monthly earnings

  回答

  (D)

  augment
• 17

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  The boy's parents.....a sigh of relief when he was found.

  回答

  (D)

  heaved
• 18

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  We....the meeting indefinitely because we could not form a quorum.

  回答

  (A)

  postponed
• 19

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  The police man tried to.....money from the motorist.

  回答

  (B)

  extort
• 20

  From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
  
  They were given an....either pay the rent or vacate the premises.

  回答

  (A)

  ultimatum
• 21

  After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  My school carried the day in the debate. This means that my school

  回答

  (B)

  won the debate
• 22

  After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  We covered much ground at the conference yesterday. This means that we

  回答

  (B)

  treated many issues
• 23

  Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  We saw Ada, of all people, dancing. This means

  回答

  (D)

  we were surprised to see Ada dancing
• 24

  interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  There were clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba

  回答

  (A)

  supported the wrong person
• 25

  Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  I knew that they were economical with the the truth. This means that they

  回答

  (D)

  knew more than they were prepared to say
• 26

  interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means that she wanted to find out

  回答

  (C)

  why he was upset
• 27

  interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me

  回答

  (B)

  angry
• 28

  interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he

  回答

  (B)

  accepted defeat
• 29

  interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have

  回答

  (D)

  suffered three consecutive defeats
• 30

  Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
  
  The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being

  回答

  (B)

  picketed
• 31

  From the 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
  
  Most people abhor nagging.

  回答

  (B)

  despise
• 32

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  I really hope beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.

  回答

  (C)

  gracious
• 33

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  I personally think that the costume outlandish

  回答

  (B)

  strange
• 34

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.

  回答

  (B)

  secure
• 35

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  This is one decision you cannot defend

  回答

  (A)

  justify
• 36

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  He simply dislikes he's wife's inordinate demands for money.

  回答

  (B)

  excessive
• 37

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  Bravery is Victor's most dominant trait

  回答

  (B)

  outstanding
• 38

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  It's always better to buy durable products

  回答

  (D)

  lasting
• 39

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  Where did this document emanate from.

  回答

  (A)

  originate
• 40

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  The management applauded the staff for their hardwork

  回答

  (B)

  commended
• 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
  
  We arrive just....time for the formal opening.

  回答

  (A)

  in
• 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
  
  I didn't tell my parents about the trip because they would be....themselves with worry.

  回答

  (D)

  beside
• 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
  
  She claims....someone jump over the fence

  回答

  (B)

  to have seen
• 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
  
  Kofi said he is better at physics....

  回答

  (B)

  than i am
• 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
  
  Her shoes are made....genuine leather

  回答

  (B)

  of
• 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
  
  Even after his explanations, I was none the ___________

  回答

  (A)

  wiser
• 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 spoke to Mary and Peter on the issue but....of them took my advice.

  回答

  (B)

  neither
• 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
  
  You like ice cream, .....

  回答

  (D)

  don't you
• 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
  
  We need to.....for lost time.

  回答

  (C)

  make up
• 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
  
  Everyone wants to be the.......favourite

  回答

  (C)

  school principal's
• 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
  
  The haircut makes him.....in the crowd.

  回答

  (A)

  stand out
• 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
  
  .....in this town form many years, i can tell you a lot about its people.

  回答

  (C)

  having lived
• 53

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  I don't believe that any..... person would do such a thing

  回答

  (B)

  mature
• 54

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  The coach, as well as the players....given fantastic gifts last month.

  回答

  (A)

  was
• 55

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  If he....here, he would do it for free

  回答

  (C)

  were
• 56

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  Had she told me, i.....you

  回答

  (B)

  would have stopped
• 57

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  Since his transfer to Banjul, my brother......our hometown

  回答

  (C)

  has not visited
• 58

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  The Minister....Agriculture visited our school today

  回答

  (C)

  of
• 59

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  I was barely half way home when darkness....

  回答

  (B)

  set in
• 60

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  You must obtain a degree....medicine to become a doctor

  回答

  (D)

  in
• 61

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  We'll buy more but for now lets just....with what we have

  回答

  (B)

  make do
• 62

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  They told her that we would solve the problem....

  回答

  (D)

  ourselves
• 63

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  The sport i like....is swimming

  回答

  (C)

  most
• 64

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  If you insist that you are not a tailor.....are you?

  回答

  (C)

  what
• 65

  From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
  
  If your grades dont improve, i shall have no option...to move you to another school

  回答

  (D)

  but