Waec English language 2005 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• 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 fishing boat was imperilled by high winds, but it managed to reach port safely

A. Pushed
B. Endangered
C. Disturbed
D. Blown

Question 42:

• WAEC 2005

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Surprising, Musa turned..........the job

A. Away
B. In
C. Down
D. Out

Question 43:

• WAEC 2005

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have no choice..........to do what they demand

A. Except
B. Than
C. Unless
D. But

Question 44:

• WAEC 2005

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The committee has submitted its report...........the students' riot

A. In
B. For
C. About
D. On

Question 45:

• WAEC 2005

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The chairman told members that he was open..........suggestions

A. To
B. For
C. About
D. On