Waec English language 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• 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 judge expected direct answers but the accused was .........

A. Illusive
B. Secretive
C. Delusive
D. Evasive

Question 67:

• 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.
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.

A. Implore
B. Coerce
C. Enjoin
D. Cajole

Question 68:

• 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 accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation.

A. Criticized
B. Refused
C. Addressed
D. Denied

Question 69:

• 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.
It is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it.

A. Complete
B. Suppress
C. Quench
D. Quell

Question 70:

• WAEC 2014

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation.

A. Wreak
B. Promote
C. Produce
D. Wreck