2015 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2

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From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on...

A
suspension
B
recored
C
parole
D
probation
correct option: c

After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on parole

Parole; the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour.

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12

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

A judge is required to....justice fairly.

A
defer
B
dispense
C
define
D
dispel
correct option: b

A judge is required to dispense justice fairly.

dispense; pass, give out

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13

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The disease was....by the doctors as pneumonia.

A
diagnosed
B
prescribed
C
constructed
D
decided
correct option: a

The disease was diagnosed by the doctors as pneumonia.

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

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14

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The court granted an....against the eviction of the tenants.

A
adjournment
B
injunction
C
indictment
D
adjudication
correct option: b

The court granted an injunction against the eviction of the tenants.

injunction; a judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or compelling a person to carry out a certain act, e.g. to make restitution to an injured party.

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15

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

He was given a certificate of....in English.

A
efficacy
B
efficiency
C
proficiency
D
sufficiency
correct option: c

He was given a certificate of proficiency in English.

proficiency; a high degree of skill; expertise.

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16

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The...years of a child's life mould his character

A
restrained
B
constructive
C
confllicting
D
formative
correct option: d

The formative years of a child's life mould his character

formative; developmental, developing, growing

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From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

Public money used be used only for...
A
purposes
B
legitimate
C
discreet
D
legal
correct option: a
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18

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

The truth of the evidence is...

A
irreversible
B
irrefutable
C
irreparable
D
irretrieveable
correct option: b

The truth of the evidence is irrefutable

irrefutable; impossible to deny or disprove.

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19

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences

As a millionaire he lives in ...

A
prudence
B
affluence
C
frugality
D
abundance
correct option: b

As a millionaire he lives in affluence
Affluence; the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

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20

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he

A
changed his decision
B
ran away
C
felt very disappointed
D
became very angry
correct option: d

fly off the handle; Lose one's temper

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