Waec English language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1989

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Jumai's stay in the hotel afforded her....chance to do her writing

A. Ample
B. Insufficient
C. Powerful
D. Opportune

Question 42:

• WAEC 1989

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
If I ... what actually happened, I would have punished him.

A. Had heard
B. Have had
C. Had had
D. Have heard

Question 43:

• WAEC 1989

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It.... If the leader of the group had come with them

A. Will have been better
B. Ought to have being better
C. Would have been better
D. Shall have been better

Question 44:

• WAEC 1989

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
It is time we ... for the party.

A. Leave
B. Left
C. Have to leave
D. Will leave

Question 45:

• WAEC 1989

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
The suspect ... when I entered the office.

A. Has been questioned
B. Have been questioned
C. Was being questioned
D. Is being questioned