2008 - 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.
Good teaching stimulates the interest of students, whereas bad teaching.............it
A
dampens
B
encourage
C
supersedes
D
retracts
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.
Some youths of this generation are often hard-hearted compared to those of past generations who were.................
A
indifferent
B
fastidious
C
proficient
D
compassionate
correct option: d
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3
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 doctor does not think the patient will recover; the signs are ominous rather than............
A
encouraging
B
feasible
C
obvious
D
gloomy
correct option: a
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4
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 purpose of education is to enhance progress and not to...........it
A
proscribe
B
intercept
C
impede
D
confuse
correct option: c
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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 teacher gave him high marks and wrote complimentary remarks in the margin, which surprisingly gave him...........feelings.
A
doubtful
B
secret
C
unpleasant
D
serious
correct option: c
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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.
Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it...............
A
refreshing
B
medicinal
C
pleasant
D
bitter
correct option: c
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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 investigator relied solely on conjectures, which were not as reliable as...........
A
facts
B
hearsay
C
figures
D
fabrications
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 was obvious that Modou committed the crime,but his friends were still.............
A
unhappy
B
doubtful
C
suspicious
D
confident
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 government was blamed for implementing polices that favoured the elite at the expense of the................
A
workers
B
wealthy
C
masses
D
oppressed
correct option: c
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10

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.

His suggestion on how to deal with the thief was invaluable, but the police considered it................

A
useless
B
impossible
C
necessary
D
timely
correct option: a

For something to be invaluable, it is extremely useful; indispensable.

Option A (useless) is the most nearly opposite in meaning. 

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