Waec English Language 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

WAEC 2017

In the following sentence, 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.
Michael is stingy but his brother is _______

A. Generous
B. Kind
C. Humane
D. Hospitable

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Question 2 :

WAEC 2017

In the following sentence, 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.
Michael is stingy but his brother is _______

A. Generous
B. Kind
C. Humane
D. Hospitable

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Question 3 :

WAEC 2017

In the following sentence, 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.
Success is the reward of _________, not indolence.

A. Prudence
B. Attentiveness
C. Diligence
D. Sharpness

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Question 4 :

WAEC 2017

In the following sentence, 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.
I don't know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______

A. Gentle
B. Noble
C. Humble
D. Simple

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Question 5 :

WAEC 2017

In the following sentence, 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 once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.

A. Popular
B. Accepted
C. Respected
D. Admirable

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English Language 2017 Waec Past Questions and Answers

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