English Language 2003 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• WAEC 2003

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.
Angela is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most...............girls in the school.

A. Perfect
B. Trustworthy
C. Diligent
D. Devoted

Question 2 :

• WAEC 2003

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.
Angela is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most...............girls in the school.

A. Perfect
B. Trustworthy
C. Diligent
D. Devoted

Question 3 :

• WAEC 2003

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.
Rather than support the Chairman, the members of his board expressed..........to his plans.

A. Denial
B. Opposition
C. Indifference
D. Doubt

Question 4 :

• WAEC 2003

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.
In any group there are people who display apathy and others who show a lot of.............

A. Enthusiasm
B. Patience
C. Respect
D. Tolerance

Question 5 :

• WAEC 2003

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.
Femi was very......about his political ambition but his sister was open about it

A. Silent
B. Withdrawn
C. Closed
D. Secretive