Waec English language 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2000

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
"Hello Musa" is a ...........opening for a friendly letter, but it is inappropriate for a formal letter

A. Casual
B. Serious
C. Happy
D. Suitable

Question 2:

• WAEC 2000

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
"Hello Musa" is a ...........opening for a friendly letter, but it is inappropriate for a formal letter

A. Casual
B. Serious
C. Happy
D. Suitable

Question 3:

• WAEC 2000

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We blamed Obi for breaking the door, but when Ade confessed that he did it, Obi was...........

A. Rewarded
B. Exonerated
C. Released
D. Jailed

Question 4:

• WAEC 2000

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Parking on this street is ........on weekdays, but permitted at weekends.

A. Rejected
B. Sanctioned
C. Abolished
D. Prohibited

Question 5:

• WAEC 2000

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The children expected to be praised for putting out the fire, but they were..........for taking such a risk.

A. Rebuked
B. Accused
C. Despised
D. Sentenced