Waec English language 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2009

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.

A. Admit
B. Pledge
C. Declare
D. Conclude

Question 32:

• WAEC 2009

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.

A. Rose
B. Elevated
C. Expanded
D. Developed

Question 33:

• WAEC 2009

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.

A. Enraged
B. Disapponted
C. Displeased
D. Frightened

Question 34:

• WAEC 2009

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event

A. An unfortunate
B. A disastrous
C. A devilish
D. An influriating

Question 35:

• WAEC 2009

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The box contains the most valuable of all his possession.

A. Beautiful
B. Costly
C. Useful
D. Admirable