2009 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.
Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.
A
rose
B
elevated
C
expanded
D
developed
32
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
A
enraged
B
disapponted
C
displeased
D
frightened
33
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event
The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event
A
an unfortunate
B
a disastrous
C
a devilish
D
an influriating
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The box contains the most valuable of all his possession.
The box contains the most valuable of all his possession.
A
beautiful
B
costly
C
useful
D
admirable
35
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The decision I have taken is irrevocable
The decision I have taken is irrevocable
A
inapplicable
B
unacceptable
C
irreversible
D
irregular
36
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The chairman ended the meeting of the Cooperative society with a fitting speech.
The chairman ended the meeting of the Cooperative society with a fitting speech.
A
a short
B
an improved
C
an appropriate
D
a brief
37
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I am delighted to speak before this august assembly.
I am delighted to speak before this august assembly.
A
monthly
B
popular
C
crowed
D
honourable
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
That class is unusually disorderly today.
That class is unusually disorderly today.
A
unruly
B
lawless
C
aggressive
D
unrestrined
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about it.
The report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about it.
A
completely
B
largely
C
probably
D
understandably
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new economic policy took.........last year.
The new economic policy took.........last year.
A
out
B
off
C
of
D
up
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