Waec English language 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2004

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of scarce commodities

A. Bypass
B. Confront
C. Oppose
D. Challenge

Question 37:

• WAEC 2004

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The company had satisfied itself that the project was feasible before embarking on it

A. Easy
B. Attractive
C. Capable
D. Practicable

Question 38:

• WAEC 2004

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Though there is no riot on the campus, the students are restive

A. Quite
B. Chaotic
C. Restless
D. Busy

Question 39:

• WAEC 2004

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice

A. Hindering
B. Retarding
C. Stopping
D. Interrupting

Question 40:

• WAEC 2004

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The man preaches humility without matching it with action

A. Salvation
B. Honesty
C. Kindness
D. Modesty