2004 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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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.
my father advised us not to go with the crowd.This means that he advised us not to
my father advised us not to go with the crowd.This means that he advised us not to
A
stay in the crowd
B
have many friends
C
travel with many people
D
be unduly influenced by others
correct option: d
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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.
We would grant your request if we had money. This means that
We would grant your request if we had money. This means that
A
we have money but will not grant your request
B
we have the money and will grant your request
C
we will have the money and will grant your request
D
we do not have the money and cannot grant your request
correct option: d
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The government has approved a new salary structure as an incentive for workers
The government has approved a new salary structure as an incentive for workers
A
a reward
B
an ecouragement
C
a package
D
an advance
correct option: b
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The accident victim was bleeding profusely
The accident victim was bleeding profusely
A
slowly
B
excessively
C
extremely
D
abundantly
correct option: b
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of scarce commodities
They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of scarce commodities
A
bypass
B
confront
C
oppose
D
challenge
correct option: a
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The company had satisfied itself that the project was feasible before embarking on it
The company had satisfied itself that the project was feasible before embarking on it
A
easy
B
attractive
C
capable
D
practicable
correct option: d
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Though there is no riot on the campus, the students are restive
Though there is no riot on the campus, the students are restive
A
quite
B
chaotic
C
restless
D
busy
correct option: c
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice
The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice
A
hindering
B
retarding
C
stopping
D
interrupting
correct option: a
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The man preaches humility without matching it with action
The man preaches humility without matching it with action
A
salvation
B
honesty
C
kindness
D
modesty
correct option: d
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Mr. Haruna plays the piano with great dexterity
Mr. Haruna plays the piano with great dexterity
A
wisdom
B
pride
C
force
D
skill
correct option: d
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