2009 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The editor decided not to publish the..........article since the writer did not indicate his name
The editor decided not to publish the..........article since the writer did not indicate his name
A
unmarked
B
unlabelled
C
anonymous
D
stamped
correct option: c
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was..............from taking the entrance examination
Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was..............from taking the entrance examination
A
removed
B
disqualified
C
convicted
D
implicated
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 murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has.............him
The murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has.............him
A
corroborated
B
impeached
C
convicted
D
implicated
correct option: d
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was difficult for the doctor to.............the patient's ailment
It was difficult for the doctor to.............the patient's ailment
A
discover
B
decide
C
divine
D
diagnose
correct option: d
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The president granted the condemned prisoner a........
The president granted the condemned prisoner a........
A
reprieve
B
remission
C
bail
D
chance
correct option: a
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was quite.....................to have invested in that new business.
It was quite.....................to have invested in that new business.
A
prosperous
B
sufficient
C
profitable
D
successful
correct option: c
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They wished her................of the season.
They wished her................of the season.
A
compliments
B
compliment
C
complement
D
complements
correct option: a
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity
Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity
A
lacks
B
cherishes
C
detests
D
understands
correct option: c
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist
A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist
A
tribute
B
reward
C
contribution
D
praise
correct option: a
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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.
The accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was
The accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was
A
made to wear red gloves
B
thought to be in danger
C
found in the very act
D
found covered with blood
correct option: c
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