2013 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......
condemnation; the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.
The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong condemnation
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The doctor ....... my illness as malaria
Diagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.
The doctor diagnosed my illness as malaria
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....
Anonymous; (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be anonymous
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium.
Adamant; refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained adamant that we should not go to the stadium.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them
Embargo; impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity).
Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an embargo on them
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.
versatile; able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
Oseli's versatile teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.
sycophants; a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Flatterers, praise-singers
Some political leaders love sycophants who always praise their governments.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The ....... of the new king will take place next week
coronation; the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort, king
The coronation of the new king will take place next week
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.
Walkover; an easy victory.
The match was a walkover for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business
Inquisitive; to be unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.