Waec English language 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• 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.
Although Chide's manners are quite refined his colleague's are rather.....

A. Bold
B. Crude
C. Hostile
D. Rash

Question 67:

• 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.
I am quite outspoken but my brother is...............

A. Dumb
B. Indolent
C. Taciturn
D. Modest

Question 68:

• WAEC 2006

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
All the people in the bus died in that........accident

A. Serious
B. Reckless
C. Fatal
D. Dangerous

Question 69:

• WAEC 2006

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
What a .................! The more you look, the less you see.

A. Wonder
B. Miracle
C. Challenge
D. Paradox

Question 70:

• WAEC 2006

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The soldiers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government

A. Enuring
B. Tireless
C. Complete
D. Questionable