2010 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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 handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband's ..........salary
Handsome; substantial, large in size
meagre; scanty, inadequate, small
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 media houses should employ both the novice and the............journalist
Novice; a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.
veteran; a person who has had long experience in a particular field.
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.
Cheif Osa prefers fame in the village to............in the city
fame; the state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.
obscurity; the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.
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.
While the Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as.............
Insignificant; too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Crucial; of great importance.
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 pays to be firm rather than..........in a case like this.
firm; strongly felt and unlikely to change.
flexible; ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.
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 man's first wife is loyal while second is............
Loyal; giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
unfaithful; not adhering to vows, allegiance, or duty
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.
Rather than convict him, the impartial judge........him.
Convict; declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
Acquitted; free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
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.
Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at..................them
Reconciling; restore friendly relations between.
separating; cause to move or be apart.
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.
We thought that Uncle Sam's health had improved but it had rather................
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
One very important aspect of human relationship is.................trust.
One very important aspect of human relationship is mutual trust.
mutual; (of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others.