Waec English language 2011 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• 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.
While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end.

A. Abrupt
B. Anticipated
C. Unhappy
D. Unpleasant

Question 12:

• WAEC 2011

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size

A. Eminent
B. Momentous
C. Prominent
D. Intimidating

Question 13:

• WAEC 2011

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles.

A. Order
B. Edict
C. Embargo
D. Act

Question 14:

• WAEC 2011

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The corpse has been taken to the ...................

A. Dispensary
B. Mortuary
C. Theatre
D. Ward

Question 15:

• WAEC 2011

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
In spite of the vicisitudes of life, she never........... from her plan

A. Evaded
B. Detracted
C. Deviated
D. Detoured