Waec English Language Past Questions For Year 2018
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
That was a timely intervention.
- A. suitable
- B. accurate
- C. prompt
- D. major
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
- A. tight
- B. deep
- C. dense
- D. close
Question 38
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.
- A. compulsion
- B. desire
- C. need
- D. courage
Question 39
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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Politician is a fluent speaker.
- A. an eloquent
- B. a superficial
- C. an insightful
- D. a persuasive
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.
Every one of the students _______ to be excited about the excursion.
- A. was seeming
- B. is seeming
- C. seem
- D. seems
