English Language WAEC Past Questions

811

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.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty

A. insurbordination
B. irresponsibility
C. laziness
D. dishonesty
E. negligence

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812

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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813

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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814

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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815

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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