Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 526:

• WAEC 1993

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
Most people thought the accused would be convicted but surprisingly he was.....

A. Acquitted
B. Released
C. Sentenced
D. Jailed
E. Pardoned

Question 527:

• WAEC 1993

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
While Emeka received a ......for doing his work well. Eno was given a reprimand for poor performance

A. Gift
B. Scholarship
C. Promotion
D. Compliment
E. Punishment

Question 528:

• WAEC 1993

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
His review of the new book was a blend of condemnation and ......

A. Recommendation
B. Renunciation
C. Commendation
D. Criticism
E. Eulogization

Question 529:

• WAEC 1993

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
The leader denied that he held very rigid opinions and mentioned instances when he had been .....

A. Tolerant
B. Compromising
C. Friendly
D. Democratic
E. Flexible

Question 530:

• WAEC 1993

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
The economy that was once buoyant is now......

A. Bleak
B. Gloomy
C. Unfavourable
D. Depressed
E. Difficult