Waec English language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 1990

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The young engineer is good at terminating other people's project but has not been capable of ... any of his own

A. Integrating
B. Finishing
C. Complating
D. Initiating
E. Organizing

Question 2:

• WAEC 1990

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The young engineer is good at terminating other people's project but has not been capable of ... any of his own

A. Integrating
B. Finishing
C. Complating
D. Initiating
E. Organizing

Question 3:

• WAEC 1990

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The manager who expected to be given respect was treated with ....

A. Dignity
B. Shame
C. Scorn
D. Cruelty
E. Disloyalty

Question 4:

• WAEC 1990

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Those who had invitation cards were admitted to the party while those who had none were....

A. Barred
B. Repelled
C. Expelled
D. Compelled
E. Restricted

Question 5:

• WAEC 1990

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Too many theories will not help us; we need to be ...........

A. Bookish
B. Hypothetical
C. Antithetical
D. Shrews
E. Practical