Waec English language 1996 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• 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.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty

A. Insurbordination
B. Irresponsibility
C. Laziness
D. Dishonesty
E. Negligence

Question 37:

• 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.
We had to prevail upon him to accept the offer

A. Persuade
B. Over-rule
C. Cajole
D. Provoke
E. Disappointment

Question 38:

• 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.
He worked very hard all through his life but he died in penury

A. Affluence
B. Disillusionment
C. Poverty
D. Disappointment
E. Sickness

Question 39:

• 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.
Mountaineering is really an arduous exercise

A. A troublesome
B. A strenuous
C. A severe
D. A heavy
E. An enjoyable

Question 40:

• 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.
He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice when I entered

A. Absolved
B. Excited
C. Thrilled
D. Absorbed
E. Fascinated