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. On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.
- A. sympathy
- B. pity
- C. concerns
- D. worries
32. The Chume’s house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently.
- A. automatically
- B. hurriedly
- C. carelessly
- D. unintentionally
33. The magnificent structure was erected close to our house
- A. real
- B. splendid
- C. colorful
- D. fine
34. Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated.
- A. promoted
- B. encouraged
- C. approved
- D. helped
35. A group of experts was brought it to verify the authenticity of the evidence.
- A. support
- B. improve
- C. correct
- D. ascertain
36. Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post.
- A. give out
- B. give out
- C. give up
- D. give away
37. The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out.
- A. proud
- B. stubborn
- C. careless
- D. rude
38. The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops.
- A. highlighted
- B. right
- C. actual
- D. recommended
39. Our stationery supplies are exhausted.
- A. completed
- B. finished
- C. consumed
- D. destroyed
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
40. My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood.
- A. on
- B. to
- C. with
- D. about
