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2011 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions

The 2011 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 99 objective questions from the 2011 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 1 of 2: questions 1 to 50. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 1–50

  1. 1.

    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: His father saw.............that Andrew got all the answers wrong

    1. A.in a glance
    2. B.by a glance
    3. C.with a glance
    4. D.at a glance
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    Answer: D. at a glance

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  2. 2.

    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: Ali dropped the pot accidentally and it..............

    1. A.was breaking
    2. B.broke
    3. C.breaks
    4. D.had broken
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    Answer: B. broke

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  3. 3.

    In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.provoke
    2. B.destroy
    3. C.anger
    4. D.excite
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    Answer: C. anger

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  4. 4.

    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.valves
    2. B.bellows
    3. C.blowers
    4. D.bags
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    Answer: B. bellows

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  5. 5.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Unless you don't want to become a teacher, there's no reason for not accepting the sponsorship. This means that you should

    1. A.not refuse the sponsorship if you want to become a teacher
    2. B.refuse the sponsorship if you want to because a teacher
    3. C.not refuse the sponsorship if you don't want to become a teacher
    4. D.refuse the sponsorship whether you want to be a teacher or not
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    Answer: A. not refuse the sponsorship if you want to become a teacher

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  6. 6.

    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: ...............of you does this money belong to ?

    1. A.Whom
    2. B.Whose
    3. C.Who
    4. D.Which
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    Answer: D. Which

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  7. 7.

    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: When I arrived, I noticed that he.............the kitchen

    1. A.had swept
    2. B.has swept
    3. C.is sweeping
    4. D.will sweep
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    Answer: A. had swept

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  8. 8.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is.............

    1. A.suspended
    2. B.licensed
    3. C.unaccepted
    4. D.prohibited
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    Answer: D. prohibited

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  9. 9.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end.

    1. A.abrupt
    2. B.anticipated
    3. C.unhappy
    4. D.unpleasant
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    Answer: A. abrupt

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  10. 10.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never........... from her plan

    1. A.evaded
    2. B.detracted
    3. C.deviated
    4. D.detoured
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    Answer: C. deviated

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  11. 11.

    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: Your friend and mentor,.................his speech.

    1. A.has finished
    2. B.is to be finishing
    3. C.have finished
    4. D.was finished
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    Answer: A. has finished

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  12. 12.

    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: The celebrations were rounded.............with a firework display.

    1. A.up
    2. B.out
    3. C.off
    4. D.down
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    Answer: C. off

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  13. 13.

    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: Every man, woman and child............asked to contribute.

    1. A.were
    2. B.are
    3. C.was
    4. D.have
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    Answer: C. was

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  14. 14.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the.............

    1. A.open
    2. B.obvious
    3. C.illustrated
    4. D.reflected
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    Answer: B. obvious

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  15. 15.

    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: If it rains, the exhibition will be cancelled,.............?

    1. A.wouldn't it
    2. B.isn't it
    3. C.won't it
    4. D.can't it
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    Answer: C. won't it

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  16. 16.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles.

    1. A.order
    2. B.edict
    3. C.embargo
    4. D.act
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    Answer: C. embargo

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  17. 17.

    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: He was dismissed because he ............. the cheque.

    1. A.must not issue
    2. B.ought not to issue
    3. C.should not have issued
    4. D.will have issued
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    Answer: C. should not have issued

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  18. 18.

    From the words or group of 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. After the riot, the streets were blocked with charred vehicles.

    1. A.destroyed
    2. B.vandalized
    3. C.broken
    4. D.burnt
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    Answer: D. burnt

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  19. 19.

    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.prey
    2. B.destroyers
    3. C.victims
    4. D.predators
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    Answer: C. victims

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  20. 20.

    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.damage
    2. B.menace
    3. C.hazard
    4. D.rot
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    Answer: B. menace

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  21. 21.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a .............

    1. A.quota
    2. B.crowd
    3. C.quorum
    4. D.chorus
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    Answer: C. quorum

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  22. 22.

    From the words or group of 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. The teacher sent the boy out of the class for his impertinence

    1. A.timidity
    2. B.indifference
    3. C.rudeness
    4. D.cheating
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    Answer: C. rudeness

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  23. 23.

    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: The ...............toys have all been stolen.

    1. A.children
    2. B.childrens
    3. C.childrens'
    4. D.children's
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    Answer: D. children's

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  24. 24.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size

    1. A.eminent
    2. B.momentous
    3. C.prominent
    4. D.intimidating
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    Answer: D. intimidating

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  25. 25.

    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: The family..............dinner when we knocked at the door.

    1. A.is having
    2. B.was having
    3. C.had
    4. D.has had
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    Answer: B. was having

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  26. 26.

    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: The rent is too high;............,the house is not in a suitable location.

    1. A.therefore
    2. B.besides
    3. C.nevertheless
    4. D.in as much as
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    Answer: B. besides

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  27. 27.

    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: By Christmas, I..................for one year.

    1. A.shall have been working
    2. B.was working
    3. C.shall work
    4. D.have worked
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    Answer: A. shall have been working

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  28. 28.

    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: That sack is.................heavy for us to lift

    1. A.very
    2. B.so
    3. C.too
    4. D.quite
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    Answer: C. too

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  29. 29.

    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: As they-.....................the thieves broke into the house

    1. A.had slept
    2. B.are sleeping
    3. C.have been sleeping
    4. D.were sleeping
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    Answer: D. were sleeping

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  30. 30.

    From the words or group of 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. This book is the abridged version of the original.

    1. A.edited
    2. B.detailed
    3. C.shortened
    4. D.revised
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    Answer: C. shortened

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  31. 31.

    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: The members of the association were advised to cooperate with.............

    1. A.one another
    2. B.each other
    3. C.themselves
    4. D.one to the other
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    Answer: A. one another

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  32. 32.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. All the handsome men left her cold. This means that

    1. A.she needed to wear warm clothes
    2. B.the men took no notice of her
    3. C.she was not impressed by them
    4. D.she felt sad lonely
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    Answer: C. she was not impressed by them

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  33. 33.

    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.ashes
    2. B.faggots
    3. C.embers
    4. D.lights
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    Answer: D. lights

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  34. 34.

    From the words or group of 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. The fat old woman looked comical in those trousers.

    1. A.shabby
    2. B.ridiculous
    3. C.strange
    4. D.awkward
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    Answer: B. ridiculous

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  35. 35.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions.

    1. A.subjective
    2. B.discriminating
    3. C.impartial
    4. D.strict
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    Answer: C. impartial

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  36. 36.

    In question numbered 100 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.situation
    2. B.world
    3. C.state
    4. D.place
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    Answer: A. situation

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  37. 37.

    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: The referee contemplated............the players off the pitch.

    1. A.to send
    2. B.to sending
    3. C.sending
    4. D.to be sending
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    Answer: C. sending

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  38. 38.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: The corpse has been taken to the ...................

    1. A.dispensary
    2. B.mortuary
    3. C.theatre
    4. D.ward
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    Answer: B. mortuary

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  39. 39.

    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.recreational
    2. B.game
    3. C.cattle
    4. D.hunting
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    Answer: B. game

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  40. 40.

    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.pitches
    2. B.kinds
    3. C.fields
    4. D.parks
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    Answer: C. fields

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  41. 41.

    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: The robe is.................long for the short minister

    1. A.rather
    2. B.much
    3. C.very
    4. D.quite
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    Answer: A. rather

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  42. 42.

    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: The plane took off...................

    1. A.since five minutes
    2. B.five minutes ago
    3. C.in the past five minutes
    4. D.by five minutes
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    Answer: B. five minutes ago

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  43. 43.

    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: No child................have drawn that picture.

    1. A.can
    2. B.will
    3. C.could
    4. D.may
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    Answer: C. could

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  44. 44.

    In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.generator
    2. B.oven
    3. C.furnace
    4. D.incinerator
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    Answer: A. generator

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  45. 45.

    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: If the school had been destroyed, we..............home.

    1. A.would go
    2. B.would have had to go
    3. C.would have to go
    4. D.would be going
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    Answer: B. would have had to go

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  46. 46.

    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.thirst
    2. B.starvation
    3. C.malnutrition
    4. D.disease
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    Answer: B. starvation

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  47. 47.

    From the words or group of 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. The thief's jail terms are to run concurrently.

    1. A.consecutively
    2. B.alternatively
    3. C.immediately
    4. D.simultaneously
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    Answer: D. simultaneously

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  48. 48.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: The seminar was held under the...........of the Government

    1. A.jurisdiction
    2. B.arbitration
    3. C.agreement
    4. D.auspices
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    Answer: D. auspices

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  49. 49.

    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: The ________ toys have all been stolen.

    1. A.children
    2. B.childrens
    3. C.childerns'
    4. D.children's
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    Answer: D. children's

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  50. 50.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity

    1. A.a drawback
    2. B.an affront
    3. C.a strain
    4. D.a withdrawal
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    Answer: B. an affront

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