Waec English Language 2017 Past Questions and Answers

English Language 2017 Waec Past Questions

Question 6 :

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.
Issa is very much interested in education while his sister in ________

A. Dull
B. Indifferent
C. Uncertain
D. Serious

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Question 7 :

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 comment I made at the conference was general; being ______ would have hurt some people.

A. Ordinary
B. Specific
C. Tactful
D. Candid

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Question 8 :

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.
Buba was purposeful in his serch for a job but Bala was rather _____ about his.

A. Patient
B. Slow
C. Lazy
D. Casual

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Question 9 :

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.
In recent tournaments i have seen amateurs play better than so-called _____

A. Experts
B. Veterans
C. Specialists
D. Professionals

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Question 10 :

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.
Giraffes are attractive animals but snakes are _____

A. Repulsive
B. Ugly
C. Poisonous
D. Offensive

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English Language 2017 Waec Past Questions and Answers

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