Waec English language 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• WAEC 1996

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
A journalist would do well not to express prejudicial view

A. Unbiased
B. Coloured
C. Biased
D. Hostile
E. Spiteful

Question 47:

• WAEC 1996

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
A reasonable man will never refuse to review his action if it becomes necessary

A. Re-examine
B. Inspect
C. Reverse
D. Recapitulate
E. Visualize

Question 48:

• WAEC 1996

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His account of the incident isn't true, he just.......

A. Made it up
B. Made it out
C. Made it on
D. Made it off

Question 49:

• WAEC 1996

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The newly married couple are not...........with each other

A. Getting by
B. Getting along
C. Getting through
D. Getting fine

Question 50:

• WAEC 1996

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ibrahim is gradually.......his problems

A. Pulling over
B. Pulling off
C. Pulling through
D. Pulling out