2021 WAEC English Language Objective Past Questions

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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.

While Mr. Ade is …………………. his son is a novice.

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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.

It is better to use persuasion rather than …………………….. to get witnesses to court.

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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 animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ………………… they once shared.

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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 reckless driver was admonished to be …………………. .

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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 old man rebuked the thug and his children ……………. him for doing so.

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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.

All drivers were enjoined to obtain genuine and not ………………. licences.

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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.

There is an agitation for the ……………… law on libel to be re-enacted.

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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 two political parties live today in ……………… after four years of hostility.

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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 champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked ………………

In each of the following sentences, there is one 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.

That engineer was said to have used inferior rather than ………….. materials in the construction of the collapsed building.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was ……………

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ……………………..

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Occasionally, universities award …………… degrees to outstanding personalities.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

His thoughtlessness is simply beyond ………………

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Many doctors have……………. to western countries for better opportunities.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The younger brother insisted that he should be a ………… to the account.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The military was able to ……….. the plan to overthrow the government.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

She gave her poem to her teacher to …………….. for the school magazine.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Freedom of movement is a ………….. right of every citizen.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The governor granted the political prisoners……………

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

He has left the country for good this time. This means that he:

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his ground over the claims. This means that the minister

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind. This means that John has a

From the options 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.

So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.

From the options 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 students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.

From the options 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.

Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity.

From the options 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.

Obi’s behaviour is questionable.

From the options 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 electricity supply in this community is erratic.

From the options 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 office has taken stringent  measures to protect its facilities.

From the options 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.

He became really disheartened when he heard the news.

From the options 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.

Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home.

From the options 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.

Henry likes to be involved in shady deals.

From the options 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.

A good student should be inquisitive.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Life in the city is …………… expensive for most people.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

My father made me …………… at home.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The fireman managed to put ………….. the raging fire.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The long-awaited match was called …………

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Get to work! Don’t sit …………… doing nothing.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

No sooner had we set off ……….. it started to rain.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

We promised to tell the truth, …………..?

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

I cannot put up ………..his saucy behaviour.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Several ………….. attended the two-day economic summit.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

I won’t go to the cinema with you; I ……………… the movie

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

It’s been a rough life so far, ………….. ?

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The committee has submitted its report ………… the students’ riot

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

If I had known, I …………… not have come.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

He did it, but not ………… the way I had expected.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

She had to work from ………………..

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

After staling its prey for a while, the lion ………….. for the kill.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Mary and Jane are always quarreling with ……………….

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

They have been informed of his departure, …………….?

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Although some students may be innocent, …………… are guilty of the offence.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

She prefers singing …………. Dancing.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Is that the lady …………… you planned to visit?

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The children …………… in the pool after school.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ………….. admire them.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The African extended family system gives security to ………… members.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The choice to go to the university is entirely …………………. .

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

We all look forward to meeting the ……………

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

One of my ………….. is a lecturer in the university.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Regina pleaded with her son to ………… the habit of smoking.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Their proposal looks ……….. than ours.

From the words or group of words in the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

You will be none …………… for it if you take the examinations in November.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a  __71__ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important __72__ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and __73__. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of __74__ where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their __75__ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his __76__for yam, he must find a __77__ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the __78__ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practiced.

Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the __79__ of a nation. The __80__ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.