Waec English language 2019 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• 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 life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

A. Brief
B. Quick
C. Shortened
D. Stunted

Question 7:

• 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.

In the interest of peace, it is better to dialogue than to be_________

A. Controversial
B. Rational
C. Confrontational
D. Forceful

Question 8:

• 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.

All the wealth amassed by a greedy father is often_________by undisciplined children.

A. Destroyed
B. Scattered
C. Squandered
D. Ruined

Question 9:

• 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.

Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it_________

A. Refreshing
B. Medicinal
C. Pleasant
D. Bitter

Question 10:

• WAEC 2019

From the list of words leftered A to D, choose the one tnat 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 arrival of the riot police at our campus_______the tension rather than mitigate it.

A. Lengthened
B. Heightened
C. Prolonged
D. Created