Waec English language 2020 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• 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.

Only some of the accused were acquitted: the rest were ________

A. Remanded
B. Convicted
C. Detained
D. Interdicted

Question 7:

• 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 principal chastised Ben for his use of coarse language and advised him to emulate his sister's ________ behaviour.

A. Pure
B. Neat
C. Refined
D. Organised

Question 8:

• 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.

It would have been my pleasure to accept your invitation but I have to ________ it because of a previous engagement.

A. Jettison
B. Defer
C. Suspend
D. Decline

Question 9:

• 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.

Older people are expected to be ________ where youths are green.

A. Experienced
B. Cautious
C. Equipped
D. Considerate

Question 10:

• 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.

I accidentally stepped on my brother but he told Mummy I did it ________

A. Thoughtfully
B. Intuitively
C. Deliberately
D. Annoyingly