Waec English language 2019 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2019

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.

Though my mother was convinced about the success of the business, her manager remained___________

A. Sceptical
B. Serious
C. Confused
D. Concerned

Question 2:

• WAEC 2019

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.

Judgement should always be in favour of the innocent and not the_________

A. Guilty
B. Accused
C. Weak
D. Elderly

Question 3:

• WAEC 2019

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.

Layi is quite reliable but his sister is_________

A. Unswerving
B. Untrustworthy
C. Deceptive
D. Pretentious

Question 4:

• WAEC 2019

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 gullible and not the_______usually fall prey to tricksters.

A. Unfriendly
B. Carefree
C. Brave
D. Discerning

Question 5:

• WAEC 2019

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.

Tom's humility contrasts with his brother's__________

A. Haughtiness
B. Stubbornness
C. Gentleness
D. Quietness