English Language 2012 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 36 :

• WAEC 2012

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
He plays the kora with dexterity

A. Wisdom
B. Force
C. Pride
D. Skill

Question 37 :

• WAEC 2012

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 police could not apprehend all the gamblers

A. Charge
B. Interrogate
C. Arrest
D. Prosecute

Question 38 :

• WAEC 2012

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
Fafa has a conspicuous nose

A. Prominent
B. Flat
C. Battered
D. Pointed

Question 39 :

• WAEC 2012

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
Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays

A. Repulsed
B. Constrained
C. Confused
D. Troubled

Question 40 :

• WAEC 2012

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
In order to keep the peace I had to retract my statement

A. Alter
B. Refine
C. Withdraw
D. Deny