Waec English language 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2002

From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university

A. Discouraged
B. Failed
C. Moved
D. Ruined

Question 32:

• WAEC 2002

From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Adamu inadvertently short his friend dead.

A. Deliberately
B. Spontaneously
C. Accidentally
D. Inappropriately

Question 33:

• WAEC 2002

From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The students made scathing remarks about the vice chancellor.

A. Critical
B. Positive
C. Mild
D. Damaging

Question 34:

• WAEC 2002

From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference.

A. Entourage
B. Vehicle
C. Followers
D. Exchange

Question 35:

• WAEC 2002

From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.

A. Compensation
B. Annoyance
C. Retaliation
D. Exchange