2000 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
"Hello Musa" is a ...........opening for a friendly letter, but it is inappropriate for a formal letter
"Hello Musa" is a ...........opening for a friendly letter, but it is inappropriate for a formal letter
A
casual
B
serious
C
happy
D
suitable
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2
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We blamed Obi for breaking the door, but when Ade confessed that he did it, Obi was...........
We blamed Obi for breaking the door, but when Ade confessed that he did it, Obi was...........
A
rewarded
B
exonerated
C
released
D
jailed
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3
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Parking on this street is ........on weekdays, but permitted at weekends.
Parking on this street is ........on weekdays, but permitted at weekends.
A
rejected
B
sanctioned
C
abolished
D
prohibited
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4
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The children expected to be praised for putting out the fire, but they were..........for taking such a risk.
The children expected to be praised for putting out the fire, but they were..........for taking such a risk.
A
rebuked
B
accused
C
despised
D
sentenced
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5
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
They had to ........the old buildings to construct the five-star hotel.
They had to ........the old buildings to construct the five-star hotel.
A
close
B
remove
C
demolish
D
damage
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6
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
If we can commence the meeting on time, we should be able to ............by 4.00 p.m.
If we can commence the meeting on time, we should be able to ............by 4.00 p.m.
A
return
B
vacate
C
convene
D
adjourn
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
A child got stuck trying to squeeze through an iron fence, but some adults managed to .........him.
A child got stuck trying to squeeze through an iron fence, but some adults managed to .........him.
A
extract
B
push
C
save
D
extricate
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8
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
They ended the discussion on amicable terms though they were........to each other at the beginning.
They ended the discussion on amicable terms though they were........to each other at the beginning.
A
unacceptable
B
hostile
C
unknown
D
annoying
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9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The class prefect's ............of the quarrel is different from yours
The class prefect's ............of the quarrel is different from yours
A
statement
B
account
C
outline
D
summary
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10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I refused to ...........my statement because it was true
I refused to ...........my statement because it was true
A
retract
B
make
C
withhold
D
voice
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