2012 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

31

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.

Although the men were foreigners, they were given preferential treatment. This means that the men were treated

A
better than others
B
with caution
C
with respect
D
very quickly
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32

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

John bled profusely as a result of the accident

A
slowly
B
excessively
C
extremely
D
abundantly
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33

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

What you are suggesting is not feasible

A
capable
B
practicable
C
attractive
D
easy
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34

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood

A
save
B
preserved
C
increased
D
economized
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35

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

He plays the kora with dexterity

A
wisdom
B
force
C
pride
D
skill
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36

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

The police could not apprehend all the gamblers

A
charge
B
interrogate
C
arrest
D
prosecute
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37

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Fafa has a conspicuous nose

A
prominent
B
flat
C
battered
D
pointed
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38

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays

A
repulsed
B
constrained
C
confused
D
troubled
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39

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

In order to keep the peace I had to retract my statement

A
alter
B
refine
C
withdraw
D
deny
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40

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant

A
intelligent
B
watchful
C
rigid
D
concerned
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