Waec English language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• WAEC 1997

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
Flight WT509 from Lagos terminates in Maiduguri

A. Closes
B. Concludes
C. Lands
D. Ends
E. Ceases

Question 62:

• WAEC 1997

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
Her terse remarks brought the conversation to an end

A. Curt
B. Abusive
C. Studies
D. Gentle
E. Polished

Question 63:

• WAEC 1997

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The prison officials usually torture the inmates.

A. Lynch
B. Murder
C. Torment
D. Destroy
E. Humiliate

Question 64:

• WAEC 1997

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
I don't agree that the problem is intractable

A. Easy
B. Insoluble
C. Baseless
D. Understandable
E. Unusual

Question 65:

• WAEC 1997

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
I would regard what he has done as a treacherous act.

A. Noble
B. Reliable
C. Commendable
D. Dangerous
E. Deceitful