Waec English language 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 1995

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The eventual implementation of the plan deviated much from the ......conception

A. Consequent
B. Subsequent
C. Initial
D. Final
E. Agreed

Question 12:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The kidnappers demanded a .......of N50,000 before they would release the rich business man.

A. Levy
B. Condition
C. Penalty
D. Freedom
E. Ransom

Question 13:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor scolded the contractors for the poor ....of the project

A. Prosecution
B. Installation
C. Investigation
D. Execution
E. Oundation

Question 14:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His decision to terminate the agreement was.....as he did not consult the other party

A. Unilateral
B. Unconditional
C. Unquestionable
D. Unanimous
E. Unequivocal

Question 15:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
More often than not, the law......on individual freedom

A. Exudes
B. Encroaches
C. Oversteps
D. Outstrips
E. Impedes