Waec English Language Past Questions For Year 2017
Question 36
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated.
- A. promoted
- B. encouraged
- C. approved
- D. helped
Question 37
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
The magnificent structure was erected close to our house
- A. real
- B. splendid
- C. colorful
- D. fine
Question 38
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land.
- A. In spite of
- B. Besides
- C. But for
- D. Although
Question 39
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Your application for employment _____ at this very moment.
- A. was being considered
- B. is considered
- C. is being considered
- D. was considered
Question 40
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood.
- A. on
- B. to
- C. with
- D. about
