Waec English language 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

• WAEC 1996

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Jide was absent from the meeting yesterday

A. Didn't he?
B. Isn't it?
C. Wasn't it?
D. Wasn't he?

Question 52:

• WAEC 1996

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He got into trouble in an attempt to conceal the truth............me

A. To
B. Against
C. For
D. From

Question 53:

• WAEC 1996

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He was accompanied..........his friend to the party

A. With
B. By
C. Over
D. Around

Question 54:

• WAEC 1996

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father said he once saw a snake...............a chicken.

A. Having swallowing
B. Swallowed
C. Being swallowed
D. Swallowing

Question 55:

• WAEC 1996

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mary.....passed the examination without the extra lessons she had

A. Might not
B. Couldn't have
C. Would not
D. Will not have