Waec English language 1993 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• 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.
We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding

A. Refused
B. Stopped
C. Declaimed
D. Objected to
E. Delayed

Question 37:

• 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 government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads

A. Expended
B. Set aside
C. Accumulated
D. Retained
E. Invested

Question 38:

• 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.
Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed

A. Unconscious
B. Seriously injured
C. Slightly injured
D. Bleeding
E. Unhurt

Question 39:

• 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 evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused

A. Contradicted
B. Prosecuted
C. Confirmed
D. Sentenced
E. Suspended

Question 40:

• 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 court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers.

A. Compelled
B. Ordered
C. Prevented
D. Cajoled
E. Persuaded