Waec English Language 2017 Past Questions and Answers

English Language 2017 Waec Past Questions

Question 36 :

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.
A group of experts was brought it to verify the authenticity of the evidence.

A. Support
B. Improve
C. Correct
D. Ascertain

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Question 37 :

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.
Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post.

A. Give out
B. Give out
C. Give up
D. Give away

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Question 38 :

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 obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out.

A. Proud
B. Stubborn
C. Careless
D. Rude

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Question 39 :

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 prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops.

A. Highlighted
B. Right
C. Actual
D. Recommended

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Question 40 :

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.

Our stationery supplies are exhausted.

A. Completed
B. Finished
C. Consumed
D. Destroyed

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