2008 - 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.
That rock is a potential danger to fishing boats.
That rock is a potential danger to fishing boats.
A
a possible
B
an unexpected
C
an obvious
D
a serious
correct option: a
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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.
Members of the party agreed that some serious thinking is required before a final decision can be taken.
Members of the party agreed that some serious thinking is required before a final decision can be taken.
A
meeting
B
consultation
C
consideration
D
appraisal
correct option: c
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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.
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements.
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements.
A
deep
B
broad
C
narrow-minded
D
kind-hearted
correct option: c
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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.
All that was left after the riot were the charred remains of the victims.
All that was left after the riot were the charred remains of the victims.
A
burnt
B
black
C
broken
D
scattered
correct option: a
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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 incessant chatter of the pupils irritated the visitor.
The incessant chatter of the pupils irritated the visitor.
A
unceasing
B
meaningless
C
excited
D
loud
correct option: a
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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.
Musa won the debate because he articulated his arguments convincingly.
Musa won the debate because he articulated his arguments convincingly.
A
pronounced
B
presented
C
arranged
D
summarized
correct option: b
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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.
I was surprised at the gallantry of the Senegalese peace-keeper.
I was surprised at the gallantry of the Senegalese peace-keeper.
A
cowardice
B
strength
C
bravery
D
height
correct option: c
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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 clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty.
A
ignorance
B
lateness
C
carelessness
D
negligence
correct option: d
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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:
This is a bad case,.......hard you try to defend the accused.
This is a bad case,.......hard you try to defend the accused.
A
however
B
whatever
C
whichever
D
whenever
correct option: a
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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:
........pain has been taken to make the party a success
........pain has been taken to make the party a success
A
Such
B
Much
C
Every
D
Many
correct option: b
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