Waec 2012 English Past Questions And Answers

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1

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
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2

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 sovigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant

  • A. intelligent
  • B. watchful
  • C. rigid
  • D. concerned
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3

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
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4

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 aconspicuous nose

  • A. prominent
  • B. flat
  • C. battered
  • D. pointed
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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.

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

  • A. declining
  • B. diminishing
  • C. vanishing
  • D. withering
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6

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
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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.

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

  • A. demolish
  • B. abandon
  • C. damage
  • D. relocate
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8

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 withdexterity

  • A. wisdom
  • B. force
  • C. pride
  • D. skill
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9

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.

They vowed to win the race by hook or by crook. This means that they vowed to win by

  • A. peaceful negotiations
  • B. any possible means
  • C. bribing the other competitors
  • D. being honest
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10

You are the Chief Speaker in a debate on the topic: Violent video games should be banned. Write your argument for or against the topic.

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