Waec English language 2011 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2011

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The teacher sent the boy out of the class for his impertinence

A. Timidity
B. Indifference
C. Rudeness
D. Cheating

Question 37:

• WAEC 2011

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
This book is the abridged version of the original.

A. Edited
B. Detailed
C. Shortened
D. Revised

Question 38:

• WAEC 2011

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
After the riot, the streets were blocked with charred vehicles.

A. Destroyed
B. Vandalized
C. Broken
D. Burnt

Question 39:

• WAEC 2011

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The thief's jail terms are to run concurrently.

A. Consecutively
B. Alternatively
C. Immediately
D. Simultaneously

Question 40:

• WAEC 2011

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The rapper's popularity is beginning to wane

A. Disappear
B. Change
C. Disperse
D. Decline