Waec English language 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The rather insignificant effort he made yielded ....results

A. Exorbitant
B. Absolute
C. Unimaginable
D. Prohibitive
E. Tremendous

Question 7:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Ibrahim's flamboyant lifestyle contrasts sharply with Aminu's ....attitude.

A. Austered
B. Ostentatious
C. Serious
D. Lavish
E. Severe

Question 8:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The young man was advised to be ....and not rigid on critical Issues if he wanted to make a good career in politics.

A. Wavering
B. Evasive
C. Cautious
D. Flexible
E. Constant

Question 9:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
At the end of the crisis, the leaders declared that there was neither victor nor.....

A. Winner
B. Oppressor
C. Vanquished
D. Originator
E. Vanguard

Question 10:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Rather than show remorse for his offense, he remained......

A. Calculated
B. Unpleasant
C. Apathetic
D. Abrasive
E. Unrepentant