Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 3541:

• WAEC 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

It is absurd that people find it difficult to be honest

A. Strange
B. Abnormal
C. Alarming
D. Interesting

Question 3542:

• WAEC 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Even a mediocre student can pass that test.

A. Dull
B. Fresh
C. Average
D. Lazy

Question 3543:

• WAEC 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.

A. Restore
B. Renovate
C. Replace
D. Mend

Question 3544:

• WAEC 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.

A. Happy
B. Sorrowful
C. Knowing
D. Scornful

Question 3545:

• WAEC 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.

A. Misrepresented
B. Misquoted
C. Misunderstood
D. Misreported