Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 316:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Bola was vocal in protesting against the high-handedness of the police unlike Sola who was ....

A. Mute
B. Shouting
C. Arguing
D. Sober
E. Adamant

Question 317:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The rather insignificant effort he made yielded ....results

A. Exorbitant
B. Absolute
C. Unimaginable
D. Prohibitive
E. Tremendous

Question 318:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Ibrahim's flamboyant lifestyle contrasts sharply with Aminu's ....attitude.

A. Austered
B. Ostentatious
C. Serious
D. Lavish
E. Severe

Question 319:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The young man was advised to be ....and not rigid on critical Issues if he wanted to make a good career in politics.

A. Wavering
B. Evasive
C. Cautious
D. Flexible
E. Constant

Question 320:

• WAEC 1991

Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
At the end of the crisis, the leaders declared that there was neither victor nor.....

A. Winner
B. Oppressor
C. Vanquished
D. Originator
E. Vanguard