Waec English language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 1997

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The first twin is so vain and the second so..........that one would think they were not brothers

A. Proud
B. Complacent
C. Selfish
D. Humble
E. Harmless

Question 7:

• WAEC 1997

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Mary: '' I wonder why armed robbers are so hard-hearted'' John: '' The fact is that to be an armed robber you cannot be ..........''

A. Considerate
B. Intolerant
C. Revengeful
D. Softspoken
E. Grateful

Question 8:

• WAEC 1997

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
To ascend this steep hill is the problem, to.....is quite easy

A. Depart
B. Decline
C. Drop
D. Descend
E. Disengage

Question 9:

• WAEC 1997

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Working in the field is easy when your machete is sharp and not when it is...........

A. Jagged
B. Coarse
C. Sound
D. Keen
E. Blunt

Question 10:

• WAEC 1997

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The gradual process of transition to civil rule came to an .....end

A. Unnecessary
B. Anticipated
C. Invidious
D. Unhappy
E. Abrupt