Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 3281:

• WAEC 1996

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
By December this year, I shall have moved from Ibadan to Port Harcourt. This means that I will

A. Move from Ibadan after this December
B. Be in Ibadan untill the end of December
C. Be in Port Harcourt this December
D. Move to Port Harcourt after this December

Question 3282:

• WAEC 1996

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The minister explained that the execution of the project had been impeded by lack of funds

A. Terminated
B. Suspended
C. Banned
D. Cancelled
E. Hindered

Question 3283:

• WAEC 1996

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty

A. Insurbordination
B. Irresponsibility
C. Laziness
D. Dishonesty
E. Negligence

Question 3284:

• WAEC 1996

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
We had to prevail upon him to accept the offer

A. Persuade
B. Over-rule
C. Cajole
D. Provoke
E. Disappointment

Question 3285:

• WAEC 1996

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
He worked very hard all through his life but he died in penury

A. Affluence
B. Disillusionment
C. Poverty
D. Disappointment
E. Sickness