Waec English language 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1991

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The meeting was...indefinitely to reconvene at a later date.

A. Adjourned
B. Commenced
C. Concluded
D. Stopped
E. Postponed

Question 17:

• WAEC 1991

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Femi has a...appetite.

A. Vivacious
B. Loquacious
C. Garrulous
D. Suspicious
E. Voracious

Question 18:

• WAEC 1991

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
His appointment was....because of the irregularities discovered in his credentials.

A. Cancelled
B. Terminated
C. Suspended
D. Postponed
E. Dismissed

Question 19:

• WAEC 1991

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.
The peace meeting nipped the crisis in the bud. This means that

A. The crisis was averted
B. The peace meeting was deadlocked
C. Members disagreed on who should receive the flower pot
D. The crisis escalated despite the peace meeting

Question 20:

• WAEC 1991

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.
Ugonna passed his examinations with flying colours. This means Ugonna

A. Did very well
B. Wore cloths of different colours
C. Was helped to pass the examination
D. Cheated to pass the examination