Waec English language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 1989

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
He intentionally threw the documents away and somebody ... burnt them

A. Carelessly
B. Willingly
C. Accidentally
D. Foolishly
E. Fortunately

Question 7:

• WAEC 1989

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The crops the farmer planted were .... by some naughty boys.

A. Sowed
B. Weeded
C. Destroyed
D. Cultivated
E. Uprooted

Question 8:

• WAEC 1989

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural areas; he preferred one in the ...area

A. Local
B. Urban
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Zonal

Question 9:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The candidates were told that passing the examination wasn't a passport to getting an admission.

A. A guarantee of
B. A suggestion in
C. An equivalent
D. A necessity for
E. An intention for

Question 10:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
She tried to throw dust in my eyes

A. Blow dust into my eyes
B. Fight me
C. Rebuke me
D. Mislead me
E. Make me blind