Waec English language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The fishermen threw a stone into the river and this caused a ....

A. Sprinke
B. Sparkle
C. Splash
D. Spring
E. Storm

Question 12:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The play was so interesting that the ...clapped for quite a long time at the end.

A. Spectators
B. Watchers
C. Congregation
D. People
E. Audience

Question 13:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The building ... because of weak structural foundation

A. Tumbled
B. Succumbed
C. Caved
D. Collapsed
E. Somersaulted

Question 14:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The magazine was ...by the government for an offensive publication.

A. Prescribed
B. Proscribed
C. Suspended
D. Condemned
E. Persecuted

Question 15:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the popular journalist with strong ...

A. Indignation
B. Demonstration
C. Mobilization
D. Condemnation
E. Accusation