Waec English language 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1998

From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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A. Understand
B. Explain
C. Demystify
D. Normalize
E. Interpret

Question 42:

• WAEC 1998

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two warring parties met for five days to iron........their differences.

A. Of
B. In
C. Up
D. Out

Question 43:

• WAEC 1998

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The business tycoon's daughter was carried........by the flattery of her suitor

A. On
B. Out
C. Along
D. Away

Question 44:

• WAEC 1998

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The measures taken were intended to bring.....the prices of consumer goods

A. Out
B. Off
C. Away
D. Down

Question 45:

• WAEC 1998

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was still explaining my actions when Tina rudely cut..............

A. On
B. Off
C. Away
D. In