Waec English language 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2004

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.
One of the twins was as daring as the other was..........

A. Morose
B. Timid
C. Secretive
D. Rational

Question 7:

• WAEC 2004

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.
A gully, which is a natural phenomenon should not be mistaken for a tunnel, which is..........

A. Supernatural
B. False
C. Artificial
D. Modern

Question 8:

• WAEC 2004

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.
The crops the farmer planted will be........in three months' time

A. Sold
B. Weeded
C. Uprooted
D. Harvested

Question 9:

• WAEC 2004

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.
He intentionally hid the document but his secretary.............burnt them

A. Carelessly
B. Willingly
C. Accidentally
D. Foolishly

Question 10:

• WAEC 2004

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.
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways while his younger brother is so..........,,

A. Meticulous
B. Eccentric
C. Indifferent
D. Active