Waec English language 2012 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• 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
Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant

A. Intelligent
B. Watchful
C. Rigid
D. Concerned

Question 42:

• 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 principal endorsed my travelling documents without delay.

A. Corrected
B. Checked
C. Reviewed
D. Approved

Question 43:

• WAEC 2012

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:
Please, run......fifty copies of this report for me

A. Off
B. On
C. Over
D. Out

Question 44:

• WAEC 2012

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:
My father's seventieth birthday...........a celebration.

A. Is called for
B. Will be called for
C. Calls for
D. Call for

Question 45:

• WAEC 2012

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:
Kojo succeeded in passing his examination.................the odds he faced

A. Regardless
B. Despite
C. Moreover
D. However