English Language 2017 Past Questions | WAEC
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In the following sentence, there is an 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.
- Michael is stingy but his brother is _______
- A. generous
- B. kind
- C. humane
- D. hospitable
2. Success is the reward of _________, not indolence.
- A. prudence
- B. attentiveness
- C. diligence
- D. sharpness
3. I don’t know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______
- A. gentle
- B. noble
- C. humble
- D. simple
4. The once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.
- A. popular
- B. accepted
- C. respected
- D. admirable
5. Issa is very much interested in education while his sister in ________
- A. dull
- B. indifferent
- C. uncertain
- D. serious
6. The comment I made at the conference was general; being ______ would have hurt some people.
- A. ordinary
- B. specific
- C. tactful
- D. candid
7. Buba was purposeful in his serch for a job but Bala was rather _____ about his.
- A. patient
- B. slow
- C. lazy
- D. casual
8. In recent tournaments i have seen amateurs play better than so-called _____
- A. experts
- B. veterans
- C. specialists
- D. professionals
9. Giraffes are attractive animals but snakes are _____
- A. repulsive
- B. ugly
- C. poisonous
- D. offensive
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
10. Mr Uche was trying to _____ a list of his debtors
- A. compare
- B. compose
- C. compound
- D. compile
