Waec English Language Past Questions For Year 2017
Question 6
In the following sentence, 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.
The once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.
- A. popular
- B. accepted
- C. respected
- D. admirable
Question 7
In the following sentence, 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 don't know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______
- A. gentle
- B. noble
- C. humble
- D. simple
Question 8
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He gives the____ that he is wealthy but he really isn't.
- A. impression
- B. opinion
- C. attribute
- D. indication
Question 9
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He tried to ______ the housemistress by entering the hostel through the back door.
- A. reject
- B. repel
- C. evade
- D. deflect
Question 10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Uche was trying to _____ a list of his debtors
- A. compare
- B. compose
- C. compound
- D. compile
