2001 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The ...........programme against childhood diseases has ended.
The ...........programme against childhood diseases has ended.
A
injection
B
vaccination
C
immunization
D
harmonization
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused stated ..........that he was innocent of the crime
The accused stated ..........that he was innocent of the crime
A
unequivocally
B
feebly
C
ashamedly
D
excitedly
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
A
prediction
B
verdict
C
diagnosis
D
analysis
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques
I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques
A
savings
B
deposit
C
loans
D
current
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice
The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice
A
audience
B
masses
C
spectators
D
congregation
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many African leaders try to cling.........to power
Many African leaders try to cling.........to power
A
tenaciously
B
judiciously
C
economically
D
socially
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat
The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat
A
discharged
B
ousted
C
empowered
D
enthroned
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.
A
postponed
B
proscribed
C
adjourned
D
delayed
19
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ,............. to hard work`
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ,............. to hard work`
A
incentive
B
inception
C
interest
D
induction
20
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola
Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola
A
spreads infection when she smiles
B
has sores in her teeth
C
makes others smile when she smiles
D
becomes infected when she smiles
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