Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 446:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile

A. Expensive
B. Uncommon
C. Golden
D. Imported
E. Delicate

Question 447:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of obscene films.

A. Violent
B. Dangerous
C. Immoral
D. Frightful
E. Juvenile

Question 448:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His approach to work is rather perfunctory

A. Careful
B. Serious
C. Careless
D. Encouraging
E. Bad

Question 449:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of the company was invaluable

A. Inestimable
B. Unnoticeable
C. Negligible
D. Inconsequential
E. Measurable

Question 450:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive

A. Definite
B. Annoyed
C. Elusive
D. Clear
E. Undecided