Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 216:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The play was so interesting that the ...clapped for quite a long time at the end.

A. Spectators
B. Watchers
C. Congregation
D. People
E. Audience

Question 217:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The building ... because of weak structural foundation

A. Tumbled
B. Succumbed
C. Caved
D. Collapsed
E. Somersaulted

Question 218:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The magazine was ...by the government for an offensive publication.

A. Prescribed
B. Proscribed
C. Suspended
D. Condemned
E. Persecuted

Question 219:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the popular journalist with strong ...

A. Indignation
B. Demonstration
C. Mobilization
D. Condemnation
E. Accusation

Question 220:

• WAEC 1990

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The governor frowned at the ....which slowed down the implementation of policy decisions.

A. Autocracy
B. Opposition
C. Convention
D. Isecurity
E. Bureaucracy