Waec English Language Past Questions For Year 2018
Question 6
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______
- A. wise
- B. correct
- C. precise
- D. faulty
Question 7
In the following sentence, there is an 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 youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones.
- A. archaic
- B. uninteresting
- C. stale
- D. political
Question 8
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.
- A. advanced
- B. academic
- C. subsidiary
- D. secondary
Question 9
In the following sentence, there is an 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.
Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________
- A. outstanding
- B. successful
- C. remarkable
- D. interesting
Question 10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________
- A. benefits
- B. dividends
- C. bonuses
- D. salaries
