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2013 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

31

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Mary was kept in solitary confinement.

A
idle
B
quiet
C
lonely
D
harsh
32

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Buba has a very alluring personality.

A
attractive
B
intricate
C
deceptive
D
interesting
33

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Hard drugs are detrimental to health.

A
paramount
B
ineffective
C
necessary
D
harmful
34

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision

A
certain
B
relaxed
C
permanent
D
unyeilding
35

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.

A
prudent
B
offensive
C
unpredictable
D
queer
36

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.


We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job

A
provoke
B
persuade
C
cajole
D
force
37

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The team has an arduous task ahead of it.

A
a severe
B
a heavy
C
a strenous
D
an enjoyable
38

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently

A
consecutively
B
alternatively
C
immediately
D
simultaneously
39

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The students were told to review their assignments.

A
re-examine
B
recount
C
inspect
D
return
40

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.

A
courage
B
energy
C
determination
D
ability