Waec English language 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
My choice of a partner would be based on character, not looks

A. Visibility
B. Feasibility
C. Appearance
D. Stares
E. Posture

Question 42:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The girl has just come out of the fattening room and her waist is adorned with beads.

A. Surrounded
B. Decorated
C. Besieged
D. Defaced
E. Bedraggled

Question 43:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Ade is very winsome yet his neighbour finds it difficult to put up with him.

A. Live with
B. Tolerate
C. Depend on
D. Rely on
E. Stay with

Question 44:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
There are some drugs that could exacerbate a particular illness

A. Heal
B. Ameliorate
C. Lengthen
D. Worsen
E. Detect

Question 45:

• WAEC 1988

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
In accordance with the practice of his religion, Raman's body was interred the day he died

A. Sanctified
B. Preserved
C. Cremated
D. Buried
E. Entered