Waec English language 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• WAEC 2014

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.Industrious workers should be promoted and ...... ones should be dismissed.

A. Indolent
B. Dishonest
C. Inactive
D. Sluggish

Question 62:

• WAEC 2014

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.
While some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it.

A. Rebuff
B. Abhor
C. Ignore
D. Condemn

Question 63:

• WAEC 2014

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 haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular.

A. Friendly
B. Carefree
C. Timid
D. Humble

Question 64:

• WAEC 2014

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.
Rather than heed advice, the children .......it

A. Defied
B. Countered
C. Ignored
D. Spurned

Question 65:

• WAEC 2014

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.
Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones.

A. Costly
B. Durable
C. Genuine
D. Perfect