2012 - 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.
Although the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on ..........terms.
Hostile; showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
Amicable; having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
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 company had to.......the restaurant in order to construct a hotel
construct; build or make (something, typically a building, road, or machine).
Demolish; pull or knock down (a building).
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.
Five years ago the economy of our country was buoyant but nowadays it has become...........
For something to be distressed, it is suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, pain or setback.
A buoyant economy is a successful one in which there is a lot of trade and economic activity.
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 enjoy real stories not those that are.........
Real; actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.
Imaginary; existing only in the imagination.
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.
Ann's efficiency earned her a promotion while Jane's ...........caused her dismissal.
Efficiency; able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort
Incompetence; inability to do something successfully; ineptitude.
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 Rashida's business is flourishing, Ida's is.............
flourishing; developing rapidly and successfully; thriving.
Declining;becoming smaller, fewer, or less; decreasing.
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.
In those societies, the ............and the cultured lived together.
Cultured; characterized by refined taste and manners and good education.
Barbaric; primitive; unsophisticated.
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 contributions should be ...........not compulsory
compulsory; involving or exercising compulsion; coercive, force
voluntary; done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
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 people live in abject poverty while others live in ..............
Affluence; the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
When you...........someone's point of view, you should do so politely.
Refute; prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
When you refute someone's point of view, you should do so politely.