2018 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's
The word Inquisitiveness means; given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious. The most nearly opposite in meaning to Inquisitiveness from the options is ''Indifference.
Indifference means; lack of interest or concern.
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________
The word insignificant means; unimportant, trifling, or petty.
While
Remarkable means; worthy of notice or attention.
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.
The word fundamental means; of, relating to, or affecting the foundation or basis.
While
Advanced means; ahead or far or further along in progress, complexity, knowledge, skill, etc.
In the following sentence, there is an 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 youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones.
The word contemporary means; of the present time; modern
While
Archaic means; primitive; ancient; old
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______
The word erroneous means; containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong:
while
Correct means; conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate.
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters.
The word trivial means; of little value or importance, of very little importance or value; insignificant.
synonyms:unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor, of no/little account, of no/little consequence, of no/little importance
while
Heavy means; of major import; grave; serious
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________
The word insolent means; boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting:
Respectful being the nearest opposite, is therefore the correct answer.
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure.
The word departure means; an act or instance of departing: Depart means; to go away; leave:
While
Arrival which means; an act of arriving; a coming, is the most suitable answer.
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________
The word complicated means difficult to analyze, understand, explain, etc.:
While simple means; easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.:
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________
The word unassuming means; modest; unpretentious, while boastful means; given to or characterized by boasting.
Boasting means; to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.