Waec English language 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Femi's comments were germane to the issue under discussion.

A. Confidential
B. Redundant
C. Crucial
D. Critical
E. Relevant

Question 32:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The testimony of the witness absolved the accused of the charges.

A. Condemned
B. Implicated
C. Criticized
D. Blamed
E. Cleared

Question 33:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The supreme court set aside the ruling of the High Court

A. Upheld
B. Nullified
C. Agreed with
D. Justified
E. Rebuked

Question 34:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile

A. Expensive
B. Uncommon
C. Golden
D. Imported
E. Delicate

Question 35:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of obscene films.

A. Violent
B. Dangerous
C. Immoral
D. Frightful
E. Juvenile