Waec English language 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 2008

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.
His suggestion on how to deal with the thief was invaluable, but the police considered it................

A. Useless
B. Impossible
C. Necessary
D. Timely

Question 12:

• WAEC 2008

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The woman's behaviour clearly shows that her love for her husband was merely,.............

A. Superstitious
B. Superlative
C. Elusive
D. Superficial

Question 13:

• WAEC 2008

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The man was told in his own interest to.................the statement he had made.

A. Cancel
B. Recast
C. Erase
D. Retract

Question 14:

• WAEC 2008

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mum made soothing remarks in order to............dad

A. Incense
B. Pacify
C. Rekindle
D. Protect

Question 15:

• WAEC 2008

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Ebou maintained his stand in.............of the principal's orders.

A. Defiance
B. Deference
C. Obedience
D. Defence