Waec English language 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 1992

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Though payment of the levy is voluntary it is…for all students to pay tuition fees

A. Essential
B. Important
C. Necessary
D. Mandatory
E. Optional

Question 7:

• WAEC 1992

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The director left strict instructions regarding the running of the office but his deputy was most….in his absence

A. Vague
B. Lazy
C. Lax
D. Accurate
E. Prompt

Question 8:

• WAEC 1992

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Emeka complained that while his colleagues were elevated he was ….

A. Interdicted
B. Prompted
C. Suspended
D. Dismissed
E. Downgraded

Question 9:

• WAEC 1992

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The taxi driver pleaded that the splashing of water was accidental but the lady insisted that it was……

A. Thoughtful
B. Deliberate
C. Directed
D. Mischievous
E. Incidental

Question 10:

• WAEC 1992

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The government was accused of implementing policies that favoured the elite instead of the …

A. Masses
B. Oppressed
C. Executive
D. Worker
E. Jobless