Waec English language 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The measures that were introduced to accelerate the process of national development have in actual fact ...it

A. Accentuated
B. Retarded
C. Promoted
D. Neutralized
E. Revoked

Question 2:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The measures that were introduced to accelerate the process of national development have in actual fact ...it

A. Accentuated
B. Retarded
C. Promoted
D. Neutralized
E. Revoked

Question 3:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
I thought that the comments made by the secretary were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them.....

A. Polite
B. Inappropriate
C. Antagonistic
D. Unnecessary
E. Harmful

Question 4:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word most suitable for the sentence.
The .....of the few rich in our society contrasts with the poverty of the masses.

A. Arrogance
B. Authority
C. Influence
D. Affluence
E. Monopoly

Question 5:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Bola was vocal in protesting against the high-handedness of the police unlike Sola who was ....

A. Mute
B. Shouting
C. Arguing
D. Sober
E. Adamant