Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 551:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
As a result of the terrible sufferings he had undergone, he became very despondent about the future

A. Mischievous
B. Agitated
C. Desperate
D. Aggressive
E. Hopeless

Question 552:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The boss has an aversion for smoking

A. An inclination
B. A distaste
C. A lust
D. A desire
E. A habit

Question 553:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The champion was admitted for his doggedness

A. Success
B. Humility
C. Vigour
D. Tenacity
E. Mildness

Question 554:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible

A. Unapproachable
B. Unfriendly
C. Strict
D. Stubborn
E. Autocratic

Question 555:

• WAEC 1993

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding

A. Expensive
B. Conspicuous
C. Burdensome
D. Superfluous
E. Dazzling