2004 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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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.
He didn't lose the fight because of his bravery but for his.............
He didn't lose the fight because of his bravery but for his.............
A
ignorance
B
strength
C
cowardice
D
rashness
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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.
If you do not drive with care you may be charged for..........
If you do not drive with care you may be charged for..........
A
recklessness
B
drunkenness
C
overspeeding
D
ignorance
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When you...............an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
When you...............an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
A
refute
B
rebuke
C
reject
D
refuse
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy because he........... publicity
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with his philanthropy because he........... publicity
A
wields
B
lacks
C
detests
D
denies
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I should be as .............as Kofi if I were so rejected by a close friend
I should be as .............as Kofi if I were so rejected by a close friend
A
conscious
B
timid
C
aggrieved
D
courteous
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ............the newspapers
A
censure
B
edit
C
publish
D
censor
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everyone was disappointed to see the pastor doing those things that were............with the morals he preached
Everyone was disappointed to see the pastor doing those things that were............with the morals he preached
A
complacent
B
inconsistent
C
conducive
D
incompetent
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
That boy is mentally unbalanced, so you should be............of his behaviour
That boy is mentally unbalanced, so you should be............of his behaviour
A
tolerant
B
tolerable
C
apologetic
D
careful
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president complained that too many doctors have..........for better remuneration.
The president complained that too many doctors have..........for better remuneration.
A
repatriated
B
exiled
C
emigrated
D
immigrated
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........
The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........
A
microscope
B
scalpel
C
chronometer
D
stethoscope
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