Waec English language 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2017

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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The accused was asked to retract his statement.

A. Recall
B. Withdraw
C. Make
D. Rewrite

Question 32:

• WAEC 2017

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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.

A. Sympathy
B. Pity
C. Concerns
D. Worries

Question 33:

• WAEC 2017

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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently.

A. Automatically
B. Hurriedly
C. Carelessly
D. Unintentionally

Question 34:

• WAEC 2017

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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The magnificent structure was erected close to our house

A. Real
B. Splendid
C. Colorful
D. Fine

Question 35:

• WAEC 2017

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 underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated.

A. Promoted
B. Encouraged
C. Approved
D. Helped