Waec English language 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer remarked that the fact that the accused did nothing when the innocent boy was being lynched made him culpable

A. Liable
B. Untrustworthy
C. Guilt
D. Unreliable
E. Blameworthy

Question 37:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The labour leaders described the newly-introduced economic measures as obnoxious

A. Offensive
B. Prudent
C. Inevitable
D. Unpredictable
E. Shameless

Question 38:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Spain was once a very powerful nation but her influence has waned over the years

A. Disappeared
B. Repealed
C. Echoed
D. Diminished
E. Re-appeared

Question 39:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boss is quite inflexible once she has made up her mind

A. Wicked
B. Relaxed
C. Unyielding
D. Excited
E. Permanent

Question 40:

• WAEC 1995

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The mineral resources of the country are yet to be fully tapped

A. Assessed
B. Discovered
C. Cultivated
D. Invested
E. Exploited