Waec English language 2013 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2013

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's

A. Accuracy
B. Vagueness
C. Clarity
D. Verbosity

Question 7:

• WAEC 2013

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....

A. Forcefully
B. Directly
C. Carefully
D. Deliberately

Question 8:

• WAEC 2013

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....

A. Easy
B. Clear
C. Confusing
D. Optional

Question 9:

• WAEC 2013

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender

A. Acquitted
B. Jailed
C. Released
D. Sentenced

Question 10:

• WAEC 2013

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....

A. Temporary
B. Fragile
C. Beautiful
D. Cosy