Waec English language 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• WAEC 2002

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She won by........because her opponent refused to play

A. Defiance
B. Defeat
C. Default
D. Defence

Question 17:

• WAEC 2002

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Some candidates have developed the.................for cheating in examinations

A. Instinct
B. Addiction
C. Knack
D. Habit

Question 18:

• WAEC 2002

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The secretary was............from her job for absenteeism.

A. Evicted
B. Dismissed
C. Rejected
D. Eliminated

Question 19:

• WAEC 2002

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was

A. Unhappy about the examination
B. Suspended from school
C. Anxiously waiting for the results
D. Detained by the police

Question 20:

• WAEC 2002

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader

A. Resigned from the army
B. Supported civilian ideals
C. Was against the army
D. Set an example