Waec 2008 English Past Questions And Answers
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 womanstifled a cry of astonishment as she discovered the identity of the robber.
- A. suppressed
- B. shouted
- C. forced
- D. hid
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
This is a bad case,.......hard you try to defend the accused.
- A. however
- B. whatever
- C. whichever
- D. whenever
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.
That rock is apotential danger to fishing boats.
- A. a possible
- B. an unexpected
- C. an obvious
- D. a serious
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.
Musa won the debate because he articulated his arguments convincingly.
- A. pronounced
- B. presented
- C. arranged
- D. summarized
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.
Many people find cod liver oildisgusting but soldiers find it...............
- A. refreshing
- B. medicinal
- C. pleasant
- D. bitter
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.
Members of the party agreed that some seriousthinking is required before a final decision can be taken.
- A. meeting
- B. consultation
- C. consideration
- D. appraisal
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 youths of this generation are oftenhard-heartedcompared to those of past generations who were.................
- A. indifferent
- B. fastidious
- C. proficient
- D. compassionate
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.
All that was left after the riot were thecharred remains of the victims.
- A. burnt
- B. black
- C. broken
- D. scattered
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.
The loan was taken on a gentleman''s agreement. This mean that
- A. there was no documentation of the loan
- B. two gentlemen witnessed the loan
- C. the loan was granted
- D. the loan was not be repaid
You are a chief speaker in a debate on the topic: The Television has done more harm than good. Write your speech for or against the topic.
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