Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 556:

• 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 execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds

A. Revoked
B. Accelerated
C. Accentuated
D. Forbidden
E. Hindered

Question 557:

• 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.
We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding

A. Refused
B. Stopped
C. Declaimed
D. Objected to
E. Delayed

Question 558:

• 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 government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads

A. Expended
B. Set aside
C. Accumulated
D. Retained
E. Invested

Question 559:

• 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.
Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed

A. Unconscious
B. Seriously injured
C. Slightly injured
D. Bleeding
E. Unhurt

Question 560:

• 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 evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused

A. Contradicted
B. Prosecuted
C. Confirmed
D. Sentenced
E. Suspended