2001 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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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
The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist
A
patient
B
capable
C
hardworking
D
careless
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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.
At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.
A
end
B
beginning
C
dissolution
D
peak
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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
The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank
A
prevented
B
caused
C
foresaw
D
pre-empted
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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
The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court
A
solicitor
B
accused
C
complainant
D
respondent
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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.
The judge was incorruptible.
A
frank
B
unreliable
C
incorrigible
D
honest
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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.
Mr. Preye is a stern father.
A
wicked
B
loving
C
conservative
D
strict
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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
My first son is an unusually audacious boy
A
daring
B
clever
C
cowardly
D
mischievous
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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.
Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband.
A
arrogant
B
belittling
C
laudable
D
discreet
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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.
For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine.
A
get over
B
get on
C
get away
D
away
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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
The members of the Association were just rounding......their discussion when the police arrived
A
up
B
off
C
of
D
in
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