English Language 1996 WAEC Past Questions

36

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
We had to prevail upon him to accept the offer.

A. persuade
B. over-rule
C. cajole
D. provoke
E. disappointment

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37

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
He worked very hard all through his life but he died in penury

A. affluence
B. disillusionment
C. poverty
D. disappointment
E. sickness

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38

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Mountaineering is really an arduous exercise

A. a troublesome
B. a strenuous
C. a severe
D. a heavy
E. an enjoyable

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39

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice when I entered

A. absolved
B. excited
C. thrilled
D. absorbed
E. fascinated

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40

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
All that were left after the riots were the charred remains of vehicles and houses.

A. burnt
B. broken
C. rotten
D. ugly
E. looted hat

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English Language 1996 WAEC Past Questions

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