Waec English language 2021 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2021

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The old man rebuked the thug and his children ____________ him for doing so.

A. Commended
B. Embraced
C. Thanked
D. Supported

Question 7:

• WAEC 2021

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ____________ licences.

A. Artificial
B. Fraudulent
C. Fake
D. Substandard

Question 8:

• WAEC 2021

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
There was agitation for the ____________ law on libel to be re-enacted.

A. Enforced
B. Repealed
C. Rejected
D. Cancelled

Question 9:

• WAEC 2021

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 two political parties live today in ____________ after four years of hostility.

A. Happiness
B. Amity
C. Agreement
D. Freedom

Question 10:

• WAEC 2021

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.
That engineer was said to have used inferior than ____________ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.

A. Excellent
B. Recommended
C. Quality
D. Exceptional