Waec English language 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
You will incur your father's wrath if you do that.

A. Debt
B. Expenditure
C. Anger
D. Favour
E. Pleasure

Question 27:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
I have implicit confidence in Abass' ability to win the race.

A. Partial
B. Absolute
C. Correct
D. Impervious
E. Doubtful

Question 28:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
The points he made are germane to the argument.

A. Irregular
B. Convicing
C. Helpful
D. Unnecessary
E. Relevant

Question 29:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He preferred travelling by road....travelling by air.

A. To
B. Against
C. Over
D. Than

Question 30:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The police are...the trail of the suspect.

A. In
B. On
C. After
D. Over