Waec English language 1993 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The boss has an aversion for smoking

A. An inclination
B. A distaste
C. A lust
D. A desire
E. A habit

Question 32:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The champion was admitted for his doggedness

A. Success
B. Humility
C. Vigour
D. Tenacity
E. Mildness

Question 33:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible

A. Unapproachable
B. Unfriendly
C. Strict
D. Stubborn
E. Autocratic

Question 34:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding

A. Expensive
B. Conspicuous
C. Burdensome
D. Superfluous
E. Dazzling

Question 35:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds

A. Revoked
B. Accelerated
C. Accentuated
D. Forbidden
E. Hindered