Waec English language 2010 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2010

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 provocation had an instantaneous effect on him.

A. A lasting
B. An immediate
C. A terrifying
D. A momentous

Question 32:

• WAEC 2010

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.
I woke up feeling rather queer

A. Fine
B. Strange
C. Strong
D. Tried

Question 33:

• WAEC 2010

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.
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

A. Ignores
B. Denies
C. Snubs
D. Rejects

Question 34:

• WAEC 2010

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 club encourages benevolence

A. Affluence
B. Sincerity
C. Charity
D. Association

Question 35:

• WAEC 2010

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.
Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities

A. Unhelpful
B. Unimportant
C. Harmful
D. Useless