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2011 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions — Part 2

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 2 of 2: questions 51 to 99. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 51–99

  1. 51.

    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.area
    2. B.habitat
    3. C.space
    4. D.location
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    Answer: D. location

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  2. 52.

    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: Which of the two questions is..................?

    1. A.most difficult
    2. B.the much difficult
    3. C.the most difficult
    4. D.more difficult
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    Answer: D. more difficult

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  3. 53.

    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.pincers
    2. B.tongs
    3. C.scissors
    4. D.hooks
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    Answer: C. scissors

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  4. 54.

    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. Nowadays, children are given much more latitude than before.

    1. A.advice
    2. B.freedom
    3. C.luxury
    4. D.variety
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    Answer: B. freedom

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  5. 55.

    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. We would never have followed his advice if we had known his reputation. This means that we

    1. A.knew what people said about him so we refused to obey him
    2. B.trusted him but did not need any advice
    3. C.followed his advice because we didn't know him
    4. D.trusted him but did not take his dvice
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    Answer: C. followed his advice because we didn't know him

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  6. 56.

    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 rapper's popularity is beginning to wane

    1. A.disappear
    2. B.change
    3. C.disperse
    4. D.decline
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    Answer: D. decline

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  7. 57.

    In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.travel
    2. B.journey
    3. C.festival
    4. D.excursion
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    Answer: C. festival

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  8. 58.

    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 cast consisted of many famous actors and few.............ones.

    1. A.humble
    2. B.infamous
    3. C.unknown
    4. D.unpopular
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    Answer: C. unknown

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  9. 59.

    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 official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked

    1. A.cover
    2. B.protect
    3. C.conceal
    4. D.allow
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    Answer: C. conceal

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  10. 60.

    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.types
    2. B.kinds
    3. C.species
    4. D.groups
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    Answer: C. species

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  11. 61.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: The new car is very attractive but I doubt its.............

    1. A.style
    2. B.complexity
    3. C.durability
    4. D.longevity
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    Answer: C. durability

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  12. 62.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: The................of the asylum sang a song for the President.

    1. A.inmates
    2. B.occupants
    3. C.residents
    4. D.tenants
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    Answer: A. inmates

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  13. 63.

    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: My friend asked me if I would like to go to las Palmas for a holiday and I said I...........

    1. A.will
    2. B.could
    3. C.would
    4. D.like
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    Answer: C. would

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  14. 64.

    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: Olu passed his examination .............he was a determined student

    1. A.although
    2. B.because
    3. C.unless
    4. D.when
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    Answer: B. because

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  15. 65.

    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 new road was completed on schedule..............the difficulties involved.

    1. A.although
    2. B.despite
    3. C.besides
    4. D.however
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    Answer: B. despite

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  16. 66.

    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. My neighbour lives a humdrum life.

    1. A.busy
    2. B.careless
    3. C.monotonous
    4. D.humble
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    Answer: C. monotonous

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  17. 67.

    In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.plants
    2. B.gardens
    3. C.grain
    4. D.forests
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    Answer: B. gardens

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  18. 68.

    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. The proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had

    1. A.an argument which developed into a fight
    2. B.a series of arguments on the report
    3. C.to work hard to complete the report
    4. D.difficulties understanding the report
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    Answer: B. a series of arguments on the report

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  19. 69.

    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: All................the president said was reported in the dailies.

    1. A.what
    2. B.which
    3. C.that
    4. D.those
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    Answer: C. that

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  20. 70.

    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 prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................

    1. A.constantly
    2. B.feebly
    3. C.roughly
    4. D.hurriedly
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    Answer: B. feebly

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  21. 71.

    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: One of the window panes.............yesterday

    1. A.were breaking
    2. B.was broken
    3. C.is to be broken
    4. D.have broken
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    Answer: B. was broken

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  22. 72.

    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 professors said that Ade was...............

    1. A.a great student of potential
    2. B.a student of great potential
    3. C.a great potential student
    4. D.of potential a great student
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    Answer: B. a student of great potential

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  23. 73.

    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.line
    2. B.check
    3. C.size
    4. D.control
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    Answer: D. control

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  24. 74.

    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: All the children were inoculated.............polio.

    1. A.from
    2. B.by
    3. C.against
    4. D.for
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    Answer: C. against

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  25. 75.

    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. Out of the blue came his letter inviting me to stay with him. This means that the letter came

    1. A.by air
    2. B.in a blue envelope
    3. C.came unexpectedly.
    4. D.by sea
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    Answer: C. came unexpectedly.

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  26. 76.

    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 Manager described the new accountant as a man of impeccable character.

    1. A.serious
    2. B.dangerous
    3. C.faultless
    4. D.rigid
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    Answer: C. faultless

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  27. 77.

    In question numbered 99 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.pets
    2. B.birds
    3. C.parrots
    4. D.swans
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    Answer: A. pets

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  28. 78.

    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.bowl
    2. B.trough
    3. C.jug
    4. D.pot
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    Answer: B. trough

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  29. 79.

    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: This plan is an alternative...........the last one

    1. A.from
    2. B.to
    3. C.on
    4. D.against
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    Answer: B. to

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  30. 80.

    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 doctor told his patient about all the things that could impair his health.

    1. A.attack
    2. B.terminate
    3. C.damage
    4. D.reduce
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    Answer: C. damage

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  31. 81.

    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. Had it been possible to leave the country then, I would have done so. This means that

    1. A.I have not left the country and nothing will make me leave
    2. B.I wanted to leave the country and I did
    3. C.I will definitely leave the country one day
    4. D.I would have liked to leave the country but I wasn't able to
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    Answer: D. I would have liked to leave the country but I wasn't able to

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  32. 82.

    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 did not win the elections, he has continued to award scholarships to the less privileged

    1. A.Nevertheless
    2. B.However
    3. C.Although
    4. D.Despite
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    Answer: C. Although

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  33. 83.

    In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.heat
    2. B.fire
    3. C.warmth
    4. D.energy
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    Answer: C. warmth

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  34. 84.

    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. Sulayman can't help shouting at the members of his team. This means that he

    1. A.cannot help them without shouting at them
    2. B.can't help them and can't stop shouting
    3. C.can't control his emotions and keeps shouting
    4. D.helps them by cheering them
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    Answer: C. can't control his emotions and keeps shouting

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  35. 85.

    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 his evidence made no sense.

    1. A.Many
    2. B.Few
    3. C.Much
    4. D.More
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    Answer: C. Much

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  36. 86.

    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 last election resulted ..................a disaster for the Socialist Party

    1. A.in
    2. B.to
    3. C.into
    4. D.through
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    Answer: A. in

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  37. 87.

    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. Femi spends precious time building castles in the air. This means that Femi

    1. A.wants to build castles
    2. B.thinks of impracticable things
    3. C.is a designer of castles
    4. D.has made a lot of money
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    Answer: B. thinks of impracticable things

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  38. 88.

    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.board
    2. B.table
    3. C.anvil
    4. D.slate
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    Answer: A. board

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  39. 89.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials.

    1. A.annulled
    2. B.terminated
    3. C.suspended
    4. D.dismissed
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    Answer: B. terminated

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  40. 90.

    In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.viewers
    2. B.guests
    3. C.tourists
    4. D.onlookers
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    Answer: A. viewers

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  41. 91.

    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. Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........

    1. A.realistic
    2. B.emphatic
    3. C.explicit
    4. D.pessimistic
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    Answer: D. pessimistic

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  42. 92.

    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: Its about time your brother.............some attention to his English

    1. A.pays
    2. B.is paying
    3. C.paid
    4. D.had paid
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    Answer: C. paid

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  43. 93.

    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. His chances of passing are very slim. This means that he

    1. A.will pass
    2. B.will not pass
    3. C.may not pass
    4. D.ought to pass
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    Answer: C. may not pass

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  44. 94.

    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. Considering his huge salary, the Director ought to have built a house by now. This means that the Director

    1. A.is not satisfied with his salary
    2. B.has not built a house yet
    3. C.earns a lot his house is still not ready
    4. D.does not have enough money to build a house
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    Answer: B. has not built a house yet

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  45. 95.

    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.fragments
    2. B.chips
    3. C.rays
    4. D.sparks
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    Answer: D. sparks

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  46. 96.

    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 principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their .............

    1. A.punctuality
    2. B.honesty
    3. C.efficiency
    4. D.sincerity
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    Answer: C. efficiency

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  47. 97.

    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. It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones

    1. A.scanty
    2. B.illegible
    3. C.inaccurate
    4. D.coherent
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    Answer: A. scanty

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  48. 98.

    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: Is there...............chalk in the classroom?

    1. A.a
    2. B.any
    3. C.many
    4. D.plenty
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    Answer: B. any

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  49. 99.

    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.rod
    2. B.hammer
    3. C.club
    4. D.stone
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    Answer: B. hammer

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