WAEC English Language Past Questions

most appropriate option He put………….. eggs in a basket.

1. a.white dozen eggs
2. b.a dozen white eggs
3. c.a white dozen eggs
4. d.dozen white

most appropriate option It was a free-for-all and the students were blamed for taking the law

1. a.in their own hands
2. b.into their own hands
3. c.into their hands
4. d.in their hands.

choose the option that best completes the gap(s). The interpreter was wrong because he gave the congregation a ………… translation of the pastor’s statement.

1. a.literal
2. b.unilateral
3. c.literary
4. d.lateral

choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underline. Ju<u>dge</u>

1. a.gear
2. b.spinach
3. c.pleasure
4. d.camouflage

choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underline. caus<u>ed</u>

1. a.chanced
2. b.frost
3. c.released
4. d.realized

<b>LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS</b> In each of question 26 to 35, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence Hardworking students must not have a finger in every pie at school.

1. a.Hardworking students must not have a role to play in most activities in the school
2. b.Only hardworking students must participate in all activities in the school
3. c.Hardworking students do not participate in all activities in the school
4. d.Hardworking students must ask others to participate in school activities

<b>LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS</b> In each of question 26 to 35, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence The vice chancellor is riding the crest of the last quarter of his administration.

1. a.The vice chancellor enjoys the acknowledgment of the success of his administration
2. b.the vice chancellor does not enjoy the people's criticism of his administration
3. c.the vice chancellor hopes to overcome soon the poor comments on the adinistration
4. d.the vice chancellor does not talk of his success in office

<b>LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS</b> In each of question 26 to 35, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence She was absolved by the court from the charge.

1. a.she was convicted for the charge
2. b.she was blamed and charged to court
3. c.her case was resolved by the court
4. d.she was declared free from the charge