Waec English language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1997

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The power failure ........normal services for days

A. Activated
B. Energized
C. Paralyzed
D. Deadened
E. Frozened

Question 17:

• WAEC 1997

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The interest of the students should be of.......importance to any school administrator

A. Paramount
B. Super
C. Superior
D. Dominant
E. Pre-eminent

Question 18:

• WAEC 1997

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father wanted to buy a car but the prices of those available were not within his...........

A. Limit
B. Target
C. Scope
D. Range
E. Reach

Question 19:

• WAEC 1997

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The robbers.....all the rooms, looking for jewels.

A. Raked
B. Ransacked
C. Explored
D. Sought
E. Sacked

Question 20:

• WAEC 1997

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The players would expect some form of ....... after working hard to win the cup.

A. Compensation
B. Gain
C. Reward
D. Premium
E. Fees