Waec 1990 English Past Questions And Answers
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below the sentence.
Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The detective wasperplexed when the clues in the murder case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects.
- A. surprised
- B. confused
- C. excited
- D. discouraged
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The teacher said that all but one of the sixty candidates scored below a credit grade. This means that
- A. all the candidates scored below a credit grade
- B. only one of the candidates scored a credit grade
- C. only one of the candidates scored below a credit grade
- D. all the candidates scored a credit grade
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below the sentence.
Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The military Governor called for aconcerted effort in solving the problems of the state.
- A. a dramatic
- B. an agitated
- C. a joint
- D. a directed
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
If Kunle hadn't been transferred to Kano his wife would not have resigned her teaching job. This means that
- A. Kunle was not transferred yet his wife resigned her job
- B. Kunle was transferred and his wife thought of resigning her job
- C. Kunle was transferred and so his wife had to resign her job
- D. Kunle's wife resigned though her husband wasn't transferred
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The challenger wascrude and inexperienced in constrast to the champion who was ...
- A. great
- B. exposed
- C. celebrated
- D. refined
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below the sentence.
Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
My financial situation is so precarious that very soon I may beinsolvent
- A. borrowing
- B. stealing
- C. soluble
- D. bankrupt
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The manager who expected to be givenrespect was treated with ....
- A. dignity
- B. shame
- C. scorn
- D. cruelty
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below the sentence.
Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The famous politician was noted for his pragmatic approach to issues of national interest.
- A. idealistic
- B. romantic
- C. compromising
- D. practical
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given.
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Little Sheila is always as lively as a kitten. This means that Sheila is always
- A. wearing bright dresses
- B. very realistic in what she does
- C. moving quickly like a kitten
- D. gay and cheerful
Write an article, for publication in a national newspaper, on the dangers of drug abuse among youths.