Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 3286:

• 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.
Mountaineering is really an arduous exercise

A. A troublesome
B. A strenuous
C. A severe
D. A heavy
E. An enjoyable

Question 3287:

• 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 was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice when I entered

A. Absolved
B. Excited
C. Thrilled
D. Absorbed
E. Fascinated

Question 3288:

• 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.
All that were left after the riots were the charred remains of vehicles and houses.

A. Burnt
B. Broken
C. Rotten
D. Ugly
E. Looted hat

Question 3289:

• 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 manager warned the workers that the company would no longer tolerate their incessant demand for salary increase.

A. Unnecessary
B. Irresponsible
C. Discourteous
D. Unreasonable
E. Frequent

Question 3290:

• 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 social critic was asked to recant the allegations he made against the government

A. Withdraw
B. Confirm
C. Substantiate
D. Elaborate
E. Recount