Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 3656:

• WAEC 2021

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.

A. Effort
B. Coercion
C. Influence
D. Pressure

Question 3657:

• WAEC 2021

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared.

A. Company
B. Friendship
C. Peace
D. Understanding

Question 3658:

• WAEC 2021

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
. The reckless driver was admonished to be ______

A. Cautious
B. Responsible
C. Reliable
D. Considerate

Question 3659:

• WAEC 2021

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The old man rebuked the thug and his children ____________ him for doing so.

A. Commended
B. Embraced
C. Thanked
D. Supported

Question 3660:

• WAEC 2021

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ____________ licences.

A. Artificial
B. Fraudulent
C. Fake
D. Substandard