Waec English language 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
If the two boys ... been bit by the snake, they should be taken to the hospital.

A. Has
B. Have
C. Had
D. Is

Question 67:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The man ... missed death during the collision

A. Extensively
B. Always
C. Narrowly
D. Amply

Question 68:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I started writing at 9.am. It is now 10am, by 11a.m. I ... writing for 2 hours

A. Will be
B. Am
C. Will have been
D. Have been

Question 69:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
My....to you, students, is to be good.

A. Advice
B. Advise
C. Adverse
D. Advance

Question 70:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to D choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The car couldn't keep pace ... the motor cycle especially in congested areas.

A. Along
B. With
C. Down
D. On