2007 - 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 or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
After the long walk, the travellers suddenly saw lights blazing ahead.
After the long walk, the travellers suddenly saw lights blazing ahead.
A
burning
B
shining
C
glowing
D
beaming
correct option: b
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
John said nothing during the meeting; he just sat there fuming
John said nothing during the meeting; he just sat there fuming
A
thinking
B
lonely
C
mumbling
D
angry
correct option: d
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The employees hated him because he often abused his authority.
The employees hated him because he often abused his authority.
A
insulted
B
misdirected
C
misapplied
D
exaggerated
correct option: c
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Minister abridged his speech since he had to leave early.
The Minister abridged his speech since he had to leave early.
A
shortened
B
hurried
C
abandoned
D
stopped
correct option: a
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
For rescuing the boy, the policewoman was promoted for her gallantry
For rescuing the boy, the policewoman was promoted for her gallantry
A
generosity
B
bravery
C
risk
D
duty
correct option: b
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Nora's goal was to become a doctor.
Nora's goal was to become a doctor.
A
intention
B
vision
C
ambition
D
mission
correct option: c
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Our staff was very proud when the school clinched all the prizes
Our staff was very proud when the school clinched all the prizes
A
took
B
won
C
possessed
D
cornered
correct option: b
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mamie complains that her husband often relegates her to the position of a housemaid.
Mamie complains that her husband often relegates her to the position of a housemaid.
A
compares
B
relates
C
forces
D
reduces
correct option: d
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
There is no vacancy, so the company no longer recruits staff.
A
position
B
opening
C
room
D
place
correct option: b
vacancy; an unoccupied position or job.
The most nearly in meaning to vacancy from the above list of words is ''opening''. (The other words are also similar in meaning, but opening is the most nearly in meaning)
Opening; in this context simply means an available job.
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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 police are committed to...........safety of citizens.
The police are committed to...........safety of citizens.
A
ensure
B
have
C
ensuring
D
be ensuring
correct option: c
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