2017 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently.

A
automatically
B
hurriedly
C
carelessly
D
unintentionally
correct option: d

When something happens Inadvertently, it is done without intention or accidentally. Option D is the correct option. ''unintentionally''

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32

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The magnificent structure was erected close to our house 

A
real
B
splendid
C
colorful
D
fine
correct option: b
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33

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated. 

A
promoted
B
encouraged
C
approved
D
helped
correct option: b
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34

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

A group of experts was brought it to verify the authenticity of the evidence. 

A
support
B
improve
C
correct
D
ascertain
correct option: d
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35

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post. 

A
give out
B
give out
C
give up
D
give away
correct option: c
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36

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out. 

A
proud
B
stubborn
C
careless
D
rude
correct option: b
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37

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops. 

A
highlighted
B
right
C
actual
D
recommended
correct option: d
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38

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 
 

Our stationery supplies are exhausted. 

A
completed
B
finished
C
consumed
D
destroyed
correct option: b
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39

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

My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood. 

A
on
B
to
C
with
D
about
correct option: c
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40

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

Your application for employment _____ at this very moment. 

A
was being considered
B
is considered
C
is being considered
D
was considered
correct option: c
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