Waec 2021 English Past Questions And Answers
My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was
- A. very happy
- B. quite eager
- C. deeply disappointed
- D. extremely afraid
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Adaobi wasappalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home.
- A. shocked
- B. discouraged
- C. annoyed
- D. humiliated
Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister
- A. accepted his error
- B. refused to change his stand
- C. said different things
- D. did not consider every view
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The electricity supply in this community iserratic.
- A. unpredictable
- B. disorderly
- C. low
- D. temporary
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
All divers were enjoined to obtaingenuine and ______ licences.
- A. artificial
- B. fraudulent
- C. fake
- D. substandard
John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a
- A. selfish motive
- B. different opinion
- C. matter to attend to
- D. solution to the problem
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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.
- A. effort
- B. coercion
- C. influence
- D. pressure
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Ali plays the guitar with greatdexterity.
- A. wisdom
- B. experience
- C. pride
- D. skill
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He has left the country for this good time. This means that he
- A. will never come back
- B. left for better conditions
- C. became an adventurer
- D. will improve his credentials
You have just been awarded a scholarship by a local company. Write a speech you would deliver at the presentation ceremony stating the benefits of the scholarship.