Waec English language 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2012

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.
Although the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on ..........terms.

A. Gentle
B. Unacceptable
C. Suspicious
D. Amicable

Question 2:

• WAEC 2012

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.
Although the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on ..........terms.

A. Gentle
B. Unacceptable
C. Suspicious
D. Amicable

Question 3:

• WAEC 2012

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 company had to.......the restaurant in order to construct a hotel

A. Demolish
B. Abandon
C. Damage
D. Relocate

Question 4:

• WAEC 2012

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.
Five years ago the economy of our country was buoyant but nowadays it has become...........

A. Profitable
B. Distressed
C. Unbearable
D. Low

Question 5:

• WAEC 2012

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.
We enjoy real stories not those that are.........

A. Imaginary
B. Practical
C. Vague
D. Undefined