Waec English language 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 2001

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice

A. Audience
B. Masses
C. Spectators
D. Congregation

Question 17:

• WAEC 2001

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many African leaders try to cling.........to power

A. Tenaciously
B. Judiciously
C. Economically
D. Socially

Question 18:

• WAEC 2001

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat

A. Discharged
B. Ousted
C. Empowered
D. Enthroned

Question 19:

• WAEC 2001

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.

A. Postponed
B. Proscribed
C. Adjourned
D. Delayed

Question 20:

• WAEC 2001

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ,............. to hard work`

A. Incentive
B. Inception
C. Interest
D. Induction