Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 3421:

• WAEC 2019

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
At the last minute, Amidu_______of the plan.

A. Backed up
B. Backed for
C. Backed out
D. Backed in

Question 3422:

• WAEC 2019

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
We need to_______ for lost ground.

A. Make in
B. Make by
C. Make up
D. Make through

Question 3423:

• WAEC 2019

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Blood is usually screened_________ transfusion.

A. Before
B. In
C. By
D. Upon

Question 3424:

• WAEC 2019

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
I believe he'll be arrested_________

A. Some days
B. Many days
C. Many a day
D. Some day

Question 3425:

• WAEC 2019

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
The day of the great tournament arrived and -71- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72-. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee - 73 - his whistle and the two teams emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and the players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the -74-. The home team won, they then exchanged -75 - and shook hands.
At exactly 4.30 pm, the referee signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the- 76-. Both teams played very well but -77-a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes. the referee stopped the match for the hall time break. During this brief break. the -78 - of both teams came out to warm themselves up. When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -79- from the half-back at the opponent's goal was - 80- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the ninetieth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1-0. The home team had won.


Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above

A. Audience
B. Spectators
C. Crowd
D. Congregation