2001 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The ...........programme against childhood diseases has ended.
A
injection
B
vaccination
C
immunization
D
harmonization
correct option: c
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12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused stated ..........that he was innocent of the crime
A
unequivocally
B
feebly
C
ashamedly
D
excitedly
correct option: a
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13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
A
prediction
B
verdict
C
diagnosis
D
analysis
correct option: c
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14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques
A
savings
B
deposit
C
loans
D
current
correct option: d
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15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice
A
audience
B
masses
C
spectators
D
congregation
correct option: d
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16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many African leaders try to cling.........to power
A
tenaciously
B
judiciously
C
economically
D
socially
correct option: a
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17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat
A
discharged
B
ousted
C
empowered
D
enthroned
correct option: b
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18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.
A
postponed
B
proscribed
C
adjourned
D
delayed
correct option: c
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19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ,............. to hard work`
A
incentive
B
inception
C
interest
D
induction
correct option: a
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20
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.
Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola
A
spreads infection when she smiles
B
has sores in her teeth
C
makes others smile when she smiles
D
becomes infected when she smiles
correct option: c
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