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2012 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

31

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.

Although the men were foreigners, they were given preferential treatment. This means that the men were treated

A
better than others
B
with caution
C
with respect
D
very quickly
32

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

John bled profusely as a result of the accident

A
slowly
B
excessively
C
extremely
D
abundantly
33

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

What you are suggesting is not feasible

A
capable
B
practicable
C
attractive
D
easy
34

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood

A
save
B
preserved
C
increased
D
economized
35

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

He plays the kora with dexterity

A
wisdom
B
force
C
pride
D
skill
36

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

The police could not apprehend all the gamblers

A
charge
B
interrogate
C
arrest
D
prosecute
37

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Fafa has a conspicuous nose

A
prominent
B
flat
C
battered
D
pointed
38

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays

A
repulsed
B
constrained
C
confused
D
troubled
39

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

In order to keep the peace I had to retract my statement

A
alter
B
refine
C
withdraw
D
deny
40

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant

A
intelligent
B
watchful
C
rigid
D
concerned