2013 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2

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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 ......

A
condemnation
B
accusation
C
molestation
D
denial
correct option: a

condemnation; the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong condemnation

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12

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The doctor ....... my illness as malaria

A
discovered
B
diagnosed
C
prescribed
D
announced
correct option: b

Diagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.

The doctor diagnosed my illness as malaria

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13

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 .....

A
unclear
B
anonymous
C
ambigous
D
candid
correct option: b

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

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14

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.

A
callous
B
curious
C
adamant
D
candid
correct option: c

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.

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15

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

A
injunction
B
infringement
C
order
D
embargo
correct option: d

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

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16

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.

A
efficient
B
jovial
C
kind
D
versatile
correct option: d

versatile; able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

Oseli's versatile teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.

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17

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.

A
sycophants
B
parasites
C
allies
D
favourites
correct option: a

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.

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18

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

A
re-election
B
demolition
C
coronation
D
re-admission
correct option: c

coronation; the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort, king

The coronation of the new king will take place next week

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19

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.

A
profit
B
giveaway
C
walkover
D
defeat
correct option: c

Walkover; an easy victory.

The match was a walkover for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.

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20

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

A
inquisitive
B
friendly
C
concerned
D
busy
correct option: a

Inquisitive; to be unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.

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