2011 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size
Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very intimidating size
Intimidating; having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles.
The government has imposed an embargo on the importation of used vehicles.
Embargo; an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The corpse has been taken to the ...................
The corpse has been taken to the mortuary
mortuary; a room or building in which dead bodies are kept, for hygienic storage or for examination, until burial or cremation.
In spite of the vicisitudes of life, she never........... from her plan
When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity
The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a .............
The................of the asylum sang a song for the President.
His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The seminar was held under the...........of the Government
The seminar was held under the jurisdiction of the Government
jurisdiction ; the official power to make legal decisions and judgement.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new car is very attractive but I doubt its.............
The new car is very attractive but I doubt its durability
Durability; the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage