2003 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Angela is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most...............girls in the school.
A
perfect
B
trustworthy
C
diligent
D
devoted
correct option: c
Indolent means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; (lazy). while
Diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. example "after diligent searching, he found a parcel"
| synonyms: | industrious, hard-working, assiduous; More |
| antonyms: | lazy, casual |
the question if rewritten will simply be put as '' Angela is very lazy but her sister Mary is one of the most hardworking girls in the school.
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Rather than support the Chairman, the members of his board expressed..........to his plans.
Rather than support the Chairman, the members of his board expressed..........to his plans.
A
denial
B
opposition
C
indifference
D
doubt
correct option: b
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
In any group there are people who display apathy and others who show a lot of.............
In any group there are people who display apathy and others who show a lot of.............
A
enthusiasm
B
patience
C
respect
D
tolerance
correct option: a
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Femi was very......about his political ambition but his sister was open about it
Femi was very......about his political ambition but his sister was open about it
A
silent
B
withdrawn
C
closed
D
secretive
correct option: d
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Ngozi's beauty is natural but her sister's is rather............
Ngozi's beauty is natural but her sister's is rather............
A
unnatural
B
artificial
C
awkward
D
fake
correct option: b
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The testimony of the witness was so vague that it was difficult to learn the...........details of the case
The testimony of the witness was so vague that it was difficult to learn the...........details of the case
A
specific
B
minute
C
transparent
D
hidden
correct option: a
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
It is amazing how Jide became so proud, his parents have always been.........
It is amazing how Jide became so proud, his parents have always been.........
A
humble
B
friendly
C
generous
D
reserved
correct option: a
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The workshop was intended to............the workers who had been confused by management's decisions
The workshop was intended to............the workers who had been confused by management's decisions
A
train
B
enlighten
C
address
D
confound
correct option: b
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Johnson is consistently assertive but his twin brother is rather..............
Johnson is consistently assertive but his twin brother is rather..............
A
cautious
B
cowardly
C
reserved
D
respectful
correct option: b
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The country's aviation industry has lost at least four.........this year alone
The country's aviation industry has lost at least four.........this year alone
A
vessels
B
aircraft
C
coaches
D
equipment
correct option: b
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