Waec English language 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 1998

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Instead of laughing about this serious matter, you should be

A. Whimpering
B. Sober
C. Bitter
D. Indifferent
E. Unconcerned

Question 7:

• WAEC 1998

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
After years of hostility the two communities now live in...........

A. Bondage
B. Security
C. Enmity
D. Equanimity
E. Amity

Question 8:

• WAEC 1998

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Mrs. Apata is always moody while her husband is for ever.........

A. Cheerful
B. Willing
C. Tender
D. Loving
E. Petulant

Question 9:

• WAEC 1998

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The judge ruled that the first transaction was valid while the second was............

A. Abnormal
B. Legal
C. Valueless
D. Void
E. Proper

Question 10:

• WAEC 1998

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Ebere's ........contrasts with his brother's indolence

A. Indulgence
B. Laziness
C. Labour
D. Abstinence
E. Diligence