Waec English language 2020 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• WAEC 2020

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.

A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.

A. Candid
B. Appealing
C. Polite
D. Complimentary

Question 2:

• WAEC 2020

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 audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was

A. Booed
B. Rejected
C. Abused
D. Scorned

Question 3:

• WAEC 2020

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 commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies: he needed ______ men.

A. Skilled
B. Practical
C. Learned
D. Seasoned

Question 4:

• WAEC 2020

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.

John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son's account was _______

A. Probable
B. Compelling
C. Factual
D. Necessary

Question 5:

• WAEC 2020

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.

While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a _______ Smell.

A. Fragrant
B. Spicy
C. Clean
D. Dry