2001 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

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 Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist

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.
At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.

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 businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank

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 plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court

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 judge was incorruptible.

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. Preye is a stern father.

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 first son is an unusually audacious boy

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.
Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband.

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.
For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine.

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 just rounding......their discussion when the police arrived