Waec English language 2007 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2007

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.
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been................

A. Re-opened
B. Rebuilt
C. Re-roofed
D. Restored

Question 7:

• WAEC 2007

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 government has decided that,from next year military service will no longer be compulsory: it will be........................

A. Free
B. Optional
C. Open
D. Conditional

Question 8:

• WAEC 2007

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.Co-operating with teachers promotes learning, it does not help to be........................

A. Destructive
B. Confrontational
C. Defensive
D. Irrational

Question 9:

• WAEC 2007

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.
Only two months after the honour was conferred on the Minister, his dishonesty made the Head of State ...................it.

A. Recall
B. Reverse
C. Revoke
D. Reclaim

Question 10:

• WAEC 2007

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.
Despite all my attempts to refute the charges against me, my sister tried to............them

A. Defend
B. Prove
C. Investigate
D. Maintain