2009 - WAEC English Past Questions & Answers - page 2

11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The editor decided not to publish the..........article since the writer did not indicate his name
A
unmarked
B
unlabelled
C
anonymous
D
stamped
CORRECT OPTION: c
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was..............from taking the entrance examination
A
removed
B
disqualified
C
convicted
D
implicated
CORRECT OPTION: b
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has.............him
A
corroborated
B
impeached
C
convicted
D
implicated
CORRECT OPTION: d
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was difficult for the doctor to.............the patient's ailment
A
discover
B
decide
C
divine
D
diagnose
CORRECT OPTION: d
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
The president granted the condemned prisoner a........
A
reprieve
B
remission
C
bail
D
chance
CORRECT OPTION: a
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
It was quite.....................to have invested in that new business.
A
prosperous
B
sufficient
C
profitable
D
successful
CORRECT OPTION: c
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They wished her................of the season.
A
compliments
B
compliment
C
complement
D
complements
CORRECT OPTION: a
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he..............publicity
A
lacks
B
cherishes
C
detests
D
understands
CORRECT OPTION: c
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist
A
tribute
B
reward
C
contribution
D
praise
CORRECT OPTION: a
20
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was
A
made to wear red gloves
B
thought to be in danger
C
found in the very act
D
found covered with blood
CORRECT OPTION: c
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