2015 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
In each of the following sentences, 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 officer was expected to be.....by his boss, but he was censured.
censured; to express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
decorated; confer an award or medal on (especially on a member of the armed forces).
In each of the following sentences, 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 honour that was conferred on the general has been....
conferred; grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).
withdrawn; To discontinue or no longer provide (something previously supplied or offered).
In each of the following sentences, 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 modest young man was rewarded while his....brother was punished
modest; unassuming or humble in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
conceited; excessively proud of oneself; vain.
In each of the following sentences, 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
Young people are known for their....which contrast with the composure of adults
composure; the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
instability; the state of being unstable; lack of stability.
In each of the following sentences, 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
It is a fact that pride is a less admirable quality than....
pride; having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance.
humility; the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
In each of the following sentences, 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
It is obvious that many people many people prefer affluence to....
affluence; the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
poverty; the state of being extremely poor.
In each of the following sentences, 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
While some workers felt that the term were amicable; others thought that they were....
amicable; characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
hostile; showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
In each of the following sentences, 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
Now that the people of this community are living in comfort, i dont think they will want to go back to their days of....
comfort; a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.
hardship; severe suffering or privation.
In each of the following sentences, 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
False withness castigate rather than....the accused
castigate; to reprimand or scold (someone) severely of a blame.
exonerate; to clear, free or absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
In each of the following sentences, 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 some teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others...them
dissuade; persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. synonyms; discourage, deter, prevent
Motivate; to provide or give (someone) with a reason for doing something.