Waec English language 1999 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• WAEC 1999

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Her parents have endorsed her marriage to the widower

A. Examined
B. Criticised
C. Approved
D. Refused

Question 67:

• WAEC 1999

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
I went through his work, it was all gibberish

A. Meaningless
B. Meaningful
C. Brutal
D. Too simple

Question 68:

• WAEC 1999

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Corporal punishment is still used in some schools as a deterrent to undisciplined students

A. Remedy
B. Measure
C. Discouragement
D. Prevention

Question 69:

• WAEC 1999

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Occasionally he rises to a level of rare excellence in his academic performance

A. Unusual
B. Common
C. Scarce
D. Temporary

Question 70:

• WAEC 1999

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His contribution to the development of the hospital remains unrivalled

A. Unbroken
B. Undisputed
C. Unparalleled
D. Undisclosed