Waec English language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The governor frowned at the ....which slowed down the implementation of policy decisions.

A. Autocracy
B. Opposition
C. Convention
D. Isecurity
E. Bureaucracy

Question 17:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
His doctor ...the illness as yellow fever, not malaria.

A. Prescribed
B. Examined
C. Discovered
D. Announced
E. Diagnosed

Question 18:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Since the writer did not indicate his name, the editor decided not to publish such ...article.

A. A discourteous
B. An anonymous
C. A scandalous
D. A libellous
E. A cowardly

Question 19:

• WAEC 1990

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleague was willing to hold brief for her. This means that

A. Her colleagues were afraid
B. She was not trusted
C. Her colleagues did not want to represent her
D. She had quarelled with her colleagues

Question 20:

• WAEC 1990

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Telling lies has become second nature of Kunle. This means that Kunle

A. Rarely tells lies
B. Always tells lies
C. Tells lies has become second thoughts
D. Learnt to tell lies from childhood