English Language 2000 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 31 :

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The bride was praised by her mother-in-law for her impeccable behaviour

A. Spotless
B. Appropriate
C. Beautiful
D. Faultless

Question 32 :

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Ogene was not the least cowed by the bully's threats

A. Intimidated
B. Worried
C. Encouraged
D. Distracted

Question 33 :

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The dissidents held several clandestine meetings before the attack

A. Secret
B. Important
C. Impromptu
D. Exclusive

Question 34 :

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The Principal warned the final-year students about the consequences of procrastination

A. Haste
B. Delay
C. Protesting
D. Rioting

Question 35 :

• WAEC 2000

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The incessant chatter of the pupils irritated the teacher

A. Excited
B. Meaningless
C. Unceasing
D. Illogical