English Language 2008 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 31 :

• WAEC 2008

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 woman stifled a cry of astonishment as she discovered the identity of the robber.

A. Suppressed
B. Shouted
C. Forced
D. Hid

Question 32 :

• WAEC 2008

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.
That rock is a potential danger to fishing boats.

A. A possible
B. An unexpected
C. An obvious
D. A serious

Question 33 :

• WAEC 2008

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.
Members of the party agreed that some serious thinking is required before a final decision can be taken.

A. Meeting
B. Consultation
C. Consideration
D. Appraisal

Question 34 :

• WAEC 2008

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.
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements.

A. Deep
B. Broad
C. Narrow-minded
D. Kind-hearted

Question 35 :

• WAEC 2008

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.
All that was left after the riot were the charred remains of the victims.

A. Burnt
B. Black
C. Broken
D. Scattered