English Language 2005 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• WAEC 2005

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.
What I have is only a .............of the famous painting; the original is in the National Museum

A. Duplicate
B. Model
C. Fake
D. Drawing

Question 12 :

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
If the jury's verdict is not guilty, the defendant will be.............

A. Acquitted
B. Indicted
C. Pardoned
D. Forgiven

Question 13 :

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was............

A. Adjourned
B. Dismissed
C. Postponed
D. Dissolved

Question 14 :

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the new venture was.............many businessmen and women went into it

A. Rich
B. Manageable
C. Lucrative
D. Satisfying

Question 15 :

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We saw a .............of lions at the game reserve.

A. Pride
B. Family
C. Band
D. Group