Waec English language 2005 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
In tropical Africa, mosquitoes are ubiquitous

A. Dangerous
B. Harmful
C. Troublesome
D. Everywhere

Question 37:

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
It soon became obvious that a confrontation was inevitable

A. Disatrous
B. Unavoidable
C. Desirable
D. Imminent

Question 38:

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
They insisted that the omission of my name had been inadvertent

A. Unintentional
B. Unconditional
C. Improper
D. Unfortunate

Question 39:

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The police announced that they were yet to apprehend the criminals

A. Interrogate
B. Charge
C. Prosecute
D. Arrest

Question 40:

• WAEC 2005

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He is easily recognizable because of a conspicuous birthmark on his face

A. Dark
B. Beautiful
C. Prominent
D. Natural