Waec English language 1999 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 1999

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
In hazy weather, air travel is ..........

A. Harmful
B. Foggy
C. Misty
D. Risky

Question 17:

• WAEC 1999

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He has since taken over the ..........of power

A. Reins
B. Rains
C. Regins
D. Realms

Question 18:

• WAEC 1999

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The government has promised to ...........the road construction project

A. Repair
B. Enforce
C. Execute
D. Fascinate

Question 19:

• WAEC 1999

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I am sure you didn't known that lady is light-fingered. This means that the lady is

A. Careless in handling things
B. Fair-skinned
C. Prone to stealing
D. Skilful with her hands

Question 20:

• WAEC 1999

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Unfortunately nowadays most young persons do not see eye to eye with their parents over matters of friendship and fashion. This means that parents and their children.

A. Can't look one another in the face
B. Hold strong view on friendship and fashion
C. Have clothes different from their friends
D. Hold different views about friendship and fashion