Waec English language 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2001

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 criminal was incarcerated.

A. Arrested
B. Pardoned
C. Imprisoned
D. Cautioned

Question 32:

• WAEC 2001

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 Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist

A. Patient
B. Capable
C. Hardworking
D. Careless

Question 33:

• WAEC 2001

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.
At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.

A. End
B. Beginning
C. Dissolution
D. Peak

Question 34:

• WAEC 2001

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 businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank

A. Prevented
B. Caused
C. Foresaw
D. Pre-empted

Question 35:

• WAEC 2001

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 plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court

A. Solicitor
B. Accused
C. Complainant
D. Respondent