Waec English language 2013 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show

A. Their abilities
B. How colourful they can be
C. Their real character
D. How noble they are

Question 32:

• WAEC 2013

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mary was kept in solitary confinement.

A. Idle
B. Quiet
C. Lonely
D. Harsh

Question 33:

• WAEC 2013

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Buba has a very alluring personality.

A. Attractive
B. Intricate
C. Deceptive
D. Interesting

Question 34:

• WAEC 2013

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Hard drugs are detrimental to health.

A. Paramount
B. Ineffective
C. Necessary
D. Harmful

Question 35:

• WAEC 2013

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision

A. Certain
B. Relaxed
C. Permanent
D. Unyeilding