English Language 2018 Past Questions | WAEC
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From the words lettered A to D 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.
31. He was such a brilliant footballer!
- A. an inspired
- B. an intelligent
- C. a dazzling
- D. skillful
Correct Option: Answer is D
32. The Politician is a fluent speaker.
- A. an eloquent
- B. a superficial
- C. an insightful
- D. a persuasive
Correct Option: Answer is A
33. Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.
- A. compulsion
- B. desire
- C. need
- D. courage
Correct Option: Answer is B
34. When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
- A. tight
- B. deep
- C. dense
- D. close
Correct Option: Answer is C
35. That was a timely intervention.
- A. suitable
- B. accurate
- C. prompt
- D. major
Correct Option: Answer is C
36. David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.
- A. painstaking
- B. ambitious
- C. pleasant
- D. daring
Correct Option: Answer is A
37. We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.
- A. deceitful
- B. trivial
- C. unexpected
- D. difficult
Correct Option: Answer is A
38. I think that his essay is impeccable.
- A. erroneous
- B. correct
- C. satisfactory
- D. faultless
Correct Option: Answer is D
39. There has been a marked change in her study habit.
- A. significant
- B. real
- C. full
- D. complete
Correct Option: Answer is A
40. He was directed to write the letter.
- A. advised
- B. instructed
- C. persuaded
- D. forced