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2012 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1

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.

Although the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on ..........terms.

A
gentle
B
unacceptable
C
suspicious
D
amicable
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.

The company had to.......the restaurant in order to construct a hotel

A
demolish
B
abandon
C
damage
D
relocate
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.

Five years ago the economy of our country was buoyant but nowadays it has become...........

A
profitable
B
distressed
C
unbearable
D
low
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.

We enjoy real stories not those that are.........

A
imaginary
B
practical
C
vague
D
undefined
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.

Ann's efficiency earned her a promotion while Jane's ...........caused her dismissal.

A
lateness
B
capability
C
incompetence
D
laziness
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.

While Rashida's business is flourishing, Ida's is.............

A
declining
B
diminishing
C
vanishing
D
withering
7

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.

In those societies, the ............and the cultured lived together.

A
ignorant
B
rich
C
barbaric
D
arrogant
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.

The contributions should be ...........not compulsory

A
wilful
B
voluntary
C
deliberate
D
outright
9

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.

Some people live in abject poverty while others live in ..............

A
affluence
B
greatness
C
fame
D
peace
10

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

When you...........someone's point of view, you should do so politely.

A
refute
B
rebuke
C
recall
D
refuse