Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 451:

• 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.
He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.

A. Praises
B. Requests
C. Denials
D. Curses
E. Apologies

Question 452:

• 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.
Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family

A. Disgrace
B. Pride
C. Calamity
D. Disappointment
E. Disaster

Question 453:

• 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 politician was given a tumultuous welcome when he came to address the rally.

A. Pleasant
B. Noisy
C. Discouraging
D. Strange
E. Well-organized

Question 454:

• WAEC 1992

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Everyone must be ...bed by 9.00p.m

A. Over
B. Inside
C. On
D. In

Question 455:

• WAEC 1992

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Femi was told not to allow pleasure to interfere....his duty.

A. On
B. Over
C. With
D. Beside