English Language 2017 Past Questions | WAEC
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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.
41. Your application for employment _____ at this very moment.
- A. was being considered
- B. is considered
- C. is being considered
- D. was considered
42. ______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land.
- A. In spite of
- B. Besides
- C. But for
- D. Although
43. He almost got _____ with the crime.
- A. up
- B. off
- C. over
- D. away
44. _______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately.
- A. In the event of
- B. In view of
- C. in view to
- D. In place of
45. If you don’t get off my property, I’ll set my dog ___ you.
- A. off
- B. on
- C. unto
- D. into
46. The task ____ to them was very difficult.
- A. giving
- B. given
- C. give
- D. gave
47. Two boys in the art class were doing self-potraits by looking at ____ in the mirror.
- A. oneself
- B. each other
- C. one another
- D. themselves
48. Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her.
- A. that
- B. without
- C. while
- D. when
49. Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish.
- A. says
- B. saying
- C. said
- D. say
50. The spectators had to endure the endure the heat _____
- A. as they could
- B. as best as they could
- C. as best they could
- D. as they could best
