Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 336:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
Edet will have to face the consequences of his rash action.

A. Results
B. Answer
C. Antecedents
D. Prognosis
E. Accusation

Question 337:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
You will incur your father's wrath if you do that.

A. Debt
B. Expenditure
C. Anger
D. Favour
E. Pleasure

Question 338:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
I have implicit confidence in Abass' ability to win the race.

A. Partial
B. Absolute
C. Correct
D. Impervious
E. Doubtful

Question 339:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
The points he made are germane to the argument.

A. Irregular
B. Convicing
C. Helpful
D. Unnecessary
E. Relevant

Question 340:

• WAEC 1991

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He preferred travelling by road....travelling by air.

A. To
B. Against
C. Over
D. Than