English Language 2016 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 31 :

• WAEC 2016

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being

A. Applauded
B. Picketed
C. Criticized
D. Shielded

Question 32 :

• WAEC 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Most people abhor nagging.

A. Scorn
B. Despise
C. Reject
D. Slight

Question 33 :

• WAEC 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
I really hope beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.

A. Generous
B. Polite
C. Gracious
D. Gentle

Question 34 :

• WAEC 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
I personally think that the costume outlandish

A. Outdated
B. Strange
C. Unique
D. Foreign

Question 35 :

• WAEC 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.

A. Defend
B. Secure
C. Shield
D. Support