2014 WAEC English Language Objective Past Questions

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.

Many parents assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are _______.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.

Industrious workers should be promoted and _____ ones should be dismissed.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 some people _______ jollof rice, others enjoy it.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 haughty, and not the ……. are usually unpopular.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.

Rather than heed the advice, the children ______ it

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.

Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ……….. ones.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 judge expected direct answers but the accused was ………

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.

Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not ………. them.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.

Rather than accept the blame, the manager ………… the accusation.

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 often easier to start a riot than to ……… it.

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The policy will ………. havoc on the economy of the nation.

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The librarian has not entered the new books in the ……….

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The judge ……. the case.

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

Mosquito parasites have become …… to quinine.

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The unionists ………. the meeting with the management.

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become ……….

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The newly elected chairman has been ……… into office.

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood ________.

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

Many slaves were ……… in the 19th century.

From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The proprietor has promised to ……… the dilapidated classroom blocks.

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Please don’t let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

The student’s story did not ring true. This means that the student’s story was

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

I think children are more robust than adults.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new law was meant to mitigate people’s suffering.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The judge is incorruptible.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The printer took a cursory look at the document.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking dishevelled.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new bank is thriving.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals.

From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It’s been smooth so far ………….?

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The test seemed ………. simple that we thought we would all pass.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Good citizens are expected to abide …….. the stipulated laws.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

In the olden days, people gave cowries ……….. food.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The man tried to cash in …….. the boy’s ignorance.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Adamu studied very hard …….. passing the examination.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

No sooner had the judge read the verdict ……… pandemonium broke out.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I could not distinguish the original ……… the fake.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

When I came home, my mother asked me if I …………

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Uncle Richard invited Naza and ………… to his house.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

My sister prides herself ………. her cooking.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I suppose it’s high time we ………. attention to our studies.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ……….. dawn.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Children often try to live up …….. their parents’ expectations.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

He …….. be fat, but he is still smart.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The students had no choice ……….. to do as they had been commanded.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The dog was run …….. by a careless driver.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

When will the strike be ………..?

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I received an award ……. my outstanding performance in the debate.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The earlier we leave, ……… for us.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I just couldn’t ………. what he was saying.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The men were charged ……… murder.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It is I who ……… to blame for the lapses.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

We had to look …….. the word in the dictionary.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Each of the winners …….. to receive five thousand dollars.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Everyone was happy when the two friends made……. after their disagreement.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It is rude to cut ……… when people are talking.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I …….. a song when I got my letter of promotion.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Our tour of the tower came to an end all ……. soon.

From the options, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The ……. of the various dailies attended the conference.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by –71– that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 71 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are –72– on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 72 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor –73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 73 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering –74– to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 74 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the –75– and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 75 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the –76– which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 76 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the –77– of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 77 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the –78– and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 78 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear –79– from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of -80- and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 79 in the passage.

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 gap in the passage.

Let us discuss briefly one of the common means of transportation – the motor car. The car is a vehicle on four wheels. It is powered by -71- that runs on petrol, although there are a few that run on diesel or gas. Most cars can attain speeds of more than 120 kilometres an hour, though you don’t have to move your car that fast, especially if you are -72- on minor -73-.

A car is manned by a driver who sits in front, beside a passenger and up to three persons can sit at the rear. To determine where the car turns, the driver turns the steering -74- to the left or the right. To move the car forward, the driver engages the -75- and presses the -76- which some people also call the throttle. The harder you press this, the faster the car moves. In manually operated cars, to change the -77- of acceleration, you have to change the gear by first pressing the -78- and then shifting the gear -79- from the first to the second, then to the third, and then fourth. All these require a lot of –80– and practice. To stop the car or reduce its speed, you have to apply the brakes.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 80 in the passage.