Waec 2013 English Past Questions And Answers

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1

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show

  • A. their abilities
  • B. how colourful they can be
  • C. their real character
  • D. how noble they are
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2

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 thestamina to run that race.

  • A. courage
  • B. energy
  • C. determination
  • D. ability
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3

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 veryalluring personality.

  • A. attractive
  • B. intricate
  • C. deceptive
  • D. interesting
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4

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 anarduous task ahead of it.

  • A. a severe
  • B. a heavy
  • C. a strenuous
  • D. an enjoyable
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5

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

I can vouch that he broke the glassaccidentally and not .....

  • A. forcefully
  • B. directly
  • C. carefully
  • D. deliberately
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6

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 aredetrimental to health.

  • A. paramount
  • B. ineffective
  • C. necessary
  • D. harmful
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7

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Lions are inextinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in .......

  • A. action
  • B. existence
  • C. vogue
  • D. custody
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8

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 makesobnoxious remarks.

  • A. prudent
  • B. offensive
  • C. unpredictable
  • D. queer
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9

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that

  • A. every student attended school regularly
  • B. punctuality was the order of the day
  • C. many students boycotted classes
  • D. there was noise and confusion in the school
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10

You are the Chief Speaker in a debate on the topic: Education is not as important as riches. Write your argument for or against the topic.

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