2013 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Tom is refined but his brother is rather .......
Refined; elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
Crude; in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in .......
Extinction; the state or process of disappearing.
Existence; continued survival.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was .....
Explicit; stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
vague; of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers.
unalloyed; complete and unreserved.
wavering; becoming weaker; faltering.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's
Brevity; concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. shortness
verbosity; the fact or quality of using more words than needed; wordiness.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....
Accidentally; by chance; inadvertently
Deliberately; consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....
compulsory; required by law or a rule; obligatory.
optional; available to be chosen but not obligatory.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender
convicted; having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
Acquitted; free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....
sturdy; strongly and solidly built.
fragile; easily broken or damaged.
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The principal is very strict but his vice is .....
Strict; demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.
Lenient; more merciful or tolerant than expected.