Waec English language 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• 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 decision I have taken is irrevocable

A. Inapplicable
B. Unacceptable
C. Irreversible
D. Irregular

Question 37:

• 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 chairman ended the meeting of the Cooperative society with a fitting speech.

A. A short
B. An improved
C. An appropriate
D. A brief

Question 38:

• 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 am delighted to speak before this august assembly.

A. Monthly
B. Popular
C. Crowed
D. Honourable

Question 39:

• 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.
That class is unusually disorderly today.

A. Unruly
B. Lawless
C. Aggressive
D. Unrestrined

Question 40:

• 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 report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about it.

A. Completely
B. Largely
C. Probably
D. Understandably