Waec English language 2011 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2011

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.
The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the.............

A. Open
B. Obvious
C. Illustrated
D. Reflected

Question 7:

• WAEC 2011

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.
It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones

A. Scanty
B. Illegible
C. Inaccurate
D. Coherent

Question 8:

• WAEC 2011

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.
The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their .............

A. Punctuality
B. Honesty
C. Efficiency
D. Sincerity

Question 9:

• WAEC 2011

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.
The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked

A. Cover
B. Protect
C. Conceal
D. Allow

Question 10:

• WAEC 2011

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.
The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................

A. Constantly
B. Feebly
C. Roughly
D. Hurriedly