Waec 2020 English Past Questions And Answers
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
- A. mobilised the workers
- B. became very angry
- C. became very suspicious
- D. cancelled the project
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We called the carpenter torepair the broken door.
- A. restore
- B. renovate
- C. replace
- D. mend
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he
- A. expected to lose the election
- B. stood perfectly still
- C. was shocked to have lost the election
- D. showed no feelings
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Bimbo wassatisfied with the result she got.
- A. positive
- B. surprised
- C. contented
- D. appeased
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.
Only some of the accused were acquitted: the rest were________
- A. remanded
- B. convicted
- C. detained
- D. interdicted
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior
- A. adamant
- B. slow
- C. sluggish
- D. unwilling
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.
The audienceapplauded the last speaker, but the first was
- A. booed
- B. rejected
- C. abused
- D. scorned
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The match came to anabrupt end when the rain started.
- A. sharp
- B. brisk
- C. quick
- D. sudden
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
- A. default
- B. a wide margin
- C. not preparing well
- D. a narrow margin
A new Principal has been posted to your school. Write a speech you will deliver at the welcome party organised for him informing him about some problems faced by students.
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