Waec English language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 1989

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
One of the armed robbers was as daring in his words at the stake as the other was

A. Morose
B. Secretive
C. Reckless
D. Timid
E. Rational

Question 2:

• WAEC 1989

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
One of the armed robbers was as daring in his words at the stake as the other was

A. Morose
B. Secretive
C. Reckless
D. Timid
E. Rational

Question 3:

• WAEC 1989

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His outspokenness contrasts with the ..... of the father.

A. Humour
B. Sobriety
C. Deafness
D. Dumbness
E. Taciturnity

Question 4:

• WAEC 1989

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways when his brother is so ...

A. Meticulous
B. Eccentric
C. Easy-going
D. Lovable
E. Indifferent

Question 5:

• WAEC 1989

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always... to his opinions

A. Hoild in
B. Hold on
C. Give out
D. Hold off
E. Hold back