2013 - WAEC English Past Questions & Answers - page 2

11

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......

A
condemnation
B
accusation
C
molestation
D
denial
CORRECT OPTION: a

condemnation; the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong condemnation

12

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The doctor ....... my illness as malaria

A
discovered
B
diagnosed
C
prescribed
D
announced
CORRECT OPTION: b

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

The doctor diagnosed my illness as malaria

13

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....

A
unclear
B
anonymous
C
ambigous
D
candid
CORRECT OPTION: b

Anonymous; (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.

Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be anonymous

14

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium.

A
callous
B
curious
C
adamant
D
candid
CORRECT OPTION: c

Adamant; refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained adamant that we should not go to the stadium.

15

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them

A
injunction
B
infringement
C
order
D
embargo
CORRECT OPTION: d

Embargo; impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity).

Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an embargo on them

16

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.

A
efficient
B
jovial
C
kind
D
versatile
CORRECT OPTION: d

versatile; able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

Oseli's versatile teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.

17

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.

A
sycophants
B
parasites
C
allies
D
favourites
CORRECT OPTION: a

sycophants; a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Flatterers, praise-singers

Some political leaders love sycophants who always praise their governments.

18

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The ....... of the new king will take place next week

A
re-election
B
demolition
C
coronation
D
re-admission
CORRECT OPTION: c

coronation; the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort, king

The coronation of the new king will take place next week

19

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.

A
profit
B
giveaway
C
walkover
D
defeat
CORRECT OPTION: c

Walkover; an easy victory.

The match was a walkover for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.

20

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business

A
inquisitive
B
friendly
C
concerned
D
busy
CORRECT OPTION: a

Inquisitive; to be unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.

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