Waec English language 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 56:

• WAEC 2006

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 chairman was given a tumultuous welcome

A. Strange
B. Pleasant
C. Noisy
D. Well-organized

Question 57:

• WAEC 2006

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.
Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability

A. Absolute
B. Normal
C. Partial
D. Faithful

Question 58:

• WAEC 2006

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 evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused.

A. Verified
B. Alleged
C. Confirmed
D. Signed

Question 59:

• WAEC 2006

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.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite.....

A. Unskilful
B. Dishonest
C. Unsuccessful
D. Unqualified

Question 60:

• WAEC 2006

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 university has a large yearly intake: very few..............take place.

A. Turnouts
B. Rejections
C. Expulsions
D. Obstructions