2018 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

31

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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

He was such a brilliant footballer!

A
an inspired
B
an intelligent
C
a dazzling
D
skillful
correct option: d
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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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

The Politician is a fluent speaker. 

A
an eloquent
B
a superficial
C
an insightful
D
a persuasive
correct option: a
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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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

Everyone has the urge to succeed in life. 

A
compulsion
B
desire
C
need
D
courage
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest. 

A
tight
B
deep
C
dense
D
close
correct option: c
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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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

That was a timely intervention.

A
suitable
B
accurate
C
prompt
D
major
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous. 

A
painstaking
B
ambitious
C
pleasant
D
daring
correct option: a
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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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky. 

A
deceitful
B
trivial
C
unexpected
D
difficult
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

I think that his essay is impeccable. 

A
erroneous
B
correct
C
satisfactory
D
faultless
correct option: d
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39

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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

There has been a marked change in her study habit. 

A
significant
B
real
C
full
D
complete
correct option: a
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40

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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 

He was directed to write the letter. 

A
advised
B
instructed
C
persuaded
D
forced
correct option: b
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