Waec English language 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• 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.
His approach to work is rather perfunctory

A. Careful
B. Serious
C. Careless
D. Encouraging
E. Bad

Question 37:

• 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 retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of the company was invaluable

A. Inestimable
B. Unnoticeable
C. Negligible
D. Inconsequential
E. Measurable

Question 38:

• 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 General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive

A. Definite
B. Annoyed
C. Elusive
D. Clear
E. Undecided

Question 39:

• 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.
He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.

A. Praises
B. Requests
C. Denials
D. Curses
E. Apologies

Question 40:

• 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.
Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family

A. Disgrace
B. Pride
C. Calamity
D. Disappointment
E. Disaster