English Language 2013 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 36 :

• 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.
Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.

A. Prudent
B. Offensive
C. Unpredictable
D. Queer

Question 37 :

• 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.
We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job

A. Provoke
B. Persuade
C. Cajole
D. Force

Question 38 :

• 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.
The team has an arduous task ahead of it.

A. A severe
B. A heavy
C. A strenous
D. An enjoyable

Question 39 :

• 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.
The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently

A. Consecutively
B. Alternatively
C. Immediately
D. Simultaneously

Question 40 :

• 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.
The students were told to review their assignments.

A. Re-examine
B. Recount
C. Inspect
D. Return