2013 - WAEC English Past Questions & Answers - page 4

31

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

Mary was kept in solitary confinement.

A
idle
B
quiet
C
lonely
D
harsh
CORRECT OPTION: c

solitary; something done or existing alone.

32

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

Buba has a very alluring personality.

A
attractive
B
intricate
C
deceptive
D
interesting
CORRECT OPTION: a

Alluring; powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.

33

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

Hard drugs are detrimental to health.

A
paramount
B
ineffective
C
necessary
D
harmful
CORRECT OPTION: d

Detrimental; something that tends to cause harm.

34

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

My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision

A
certain
B
relaxed
C
permanent
D
unyeilding
CORRECT OPTION: d

Inflexible; unwilling to change or compromise.

35

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

Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.

A
prudent
B
offensive
C
unpredictable
D
queer
CORRECT OPTION: b

obnoxious ;extremely unpleasant.

36

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


We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job

A
provoke
B
persuade
C
cajole
D
force
CORRECT OPTION: b

Prevail; persuade (someone) to do something.

37

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

The team has an arduous task ahead of it.

A
a severe
B
a heavy
C
a strenous
D
an enjoyable
CORRECT OPTION: c

Arduous ;involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

strenous; requiring or using great effort or exertion.

38

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

The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently

A
consecutively
B
alternatively
C
immediately
D
simultaneously
CORRECT OPTION: d

concurrently; at the same time; simultaneously.

39

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

The students were told to review their assignments.

A
re-examine
B
recount
C
inspect
D
return
CORRECT OPTION: a

Review ; a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

40

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

Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.

A
courage
B
energy
C
determination
D
ability
CORRECT OPTION: b

stamina; the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort..

synonyms; energy, vigour, perseverance, strength.

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