Waec English language 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I refused to ...........my statement because it was true

A. Retract
B. Make
C. Withhold
D. Voice

Question 12:

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
But for the timely.........of the police, there would have been a riot

A. Interference
B. Intrusion
C. Intervention
D. Interruption

Question 13:

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boys were about to trade blows, but I managed to hold one of them back while my friend..............the other

A. Restrained
B. Subdued
C. Coaxed
D. Captured

Question 14:

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We are waiting to hear the weather.......for tomorrow

A. Broadcast
B. Declaration
C. Report
D. Forecast

Question 15:

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will tell you the secret if you promise not to .......it

A. Divulge
B. Show
C. Scatter
D. Relay