Waec English language 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2001

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.
Answer all the question:
We were asked to reach a compromise and not start another.............

A. Accusation
B. Concession
C. Controversy
D. Issue

Question 7:

• WAEC 2001

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.
Answer all the question:
He was promoted for his efficiency while his colleague was demoted for..........

A. Ability
B. Lateness
C. Incompetence
D. Capability

Question 8:

• WAEC 2001

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.
Answer all the question:
Okon's business is flourishing while his father's is...........

A. Declining
B. Progressing
C. Withering
D. Vanishing

Question 9:

• WAEC 2001

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.
Answer all the question:
You should be ......so as not to be caught unawares

A. Serious
B. Sober
C. Ready
D. Alert

Question 10:

• WAEC 2001

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.
Answer all the question:
The school authorities expected the contributions to be ..............rather than compulsory

A. Wilful
B. Voluntary
C. Deliberate
D. Outright