Waec English language 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2017

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood.

A. On
B. To
C. With
D. About

Question 42:

• WAEC 2017

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Your application for employment _____ at this very moment.

A. Was being considered
B. Is considered
C. Is being considered
D. Was considered

Question 43:

• WAEC 2017

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land.

A. In spite of
B. Besides
C. But for
D. Although

Question 44:

• WAEC 2017

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He almost got _____ with the crime.

A. Up
B. Off
C. Over
D. Away

Question 45:

• WAEC 2017

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately.

A. In the event of
B. In view of
C. In view to
D. In place of