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2012 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions

The 2012 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 99 objective questions from the 2012 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: The little boy found it difficult to keep peace .......his father

    1. A.against
    2. B.by
    3. C.with
    4. D.over
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    Answer: C. with

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  2. 2.

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

    1. A.extracts
    2. B.columns
    3. C.corners
    4. D.sections
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    Answer: C. corners

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  3. 3.

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

    1. A.operator
    2. B.technician
    3. C.nurse
    4. D.aide
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    Answer: B. technician

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  4. 4.

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

    1. A.resistance
    2. B.reaction
    3. C.opposition
    4. D.energy
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    Answer: B. reaction

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  5. 5.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word He plays the kora with dexterity

    1. A.wisdom
    2. B.force
    3. C.pride
    4. D.skill
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    Answer: A. wisdom

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  6. 6.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: It is most...........that the company spent five million naira on that fragile fence

    1. A.outstanding
    2. B.wonderful
    3. C.remarkable
    4. D.astonishing
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    Answer: D. astonishing

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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: John said he had never .........insulted in his life

    1. A.so been
    2. B.been so
    3. C.being so
    4. D.so being
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    Answer: B. been so

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  8. 8.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: Since the army was no longer needed, it was ...............

    1. A.demolished
    2. B.dismantled
    3. C.disbanded
    4. D.fired
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    Answer: C. disbanded

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  9. 9.

    In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.vendor
    2. B.hawker
    3. C.trader
    4. D.merchant
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    Answer: B. hawker

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  10. 10.

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

    1. A.organisms
    2. B.fungi
    3. C.vermin
    4. D.pests
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    Answer: B. fungi

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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: We are not bound to believe all .............He said

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

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  12. 12.

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

    1. A.features
    2. B.publications
    3. C.editorials
    4. D.serials
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    Answer: C. editorials

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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: Those boys will have to blame..........for not listening to advice

    1. A.each other
    2. B.ourselves
    3. C.the other
    4. D.themselves
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    Answer: D. themselves

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  14. 14.

    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. That account of the incident is true to a degree. This means that the account is

    1. A.totally wrong.
    2. B.not clear
    3. C.completely true
    4. D.partly true
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    Answer: D. partly true

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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: He was charged...........stealing from the company's safe

    1. A.about
    2. B.in
    3. C.of
    4. D.with
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    Answer: D. with

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  16. 16.

    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. Five years ago the economy of our country was buoyant but nowadays it has become...........

    1. A.profitable
    2. B.distressed
    3. C.unbearable
    4. D.low
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    Answer: B. distressed

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  17. 17.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: When you...........someone's point of view, you should do so politely.

    1. A.refute
    2. B.rebuke
    3. C.recall
    4. D.refuse
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    Answer: A. refute

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  18. 18.

    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. I am given a free hand to run this business. This means that I

    1. A.am allowed to make my own decisions
    2. B.make my own appointments.
    3. C.assist the workers willingly.
    4. D.alone can choose my executives
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    Answer: A. am allowed to make my own decisions

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  19. 19.

    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 boy went scot-free even though he insulted his teacher. This means that the boy was

    1. A.not punished
    2. B.free to move about
    3. C.expelled from school
    4. D.cautioned seriously
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    Answer: A. not punished

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  20. 20.

    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 workers could not move the heavy stone..............they tried

    1. A.how much
    2. B.as much
    3. C.no matter that
    4. D.however hard
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    Answer: D. however hard

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  21. 21.

    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: Any good newspaper will cater for the needs of the........public

    1. A.reader
    2. B.readers
    3. C.reading
    4. D.readable
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    Answer: C. reading

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  22. 22.

    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: You will help me lift this box..........?

    1. A.won't you
    2. B.would you
    3. C.can you
    4. D.could you
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    Answer: A. won't you

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  23. 23.

    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. We enjoy real stories not those that are.........

    1. A.imaginary
    2. B.practical
    3. C.vague
    4. D.undefined
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    Answer: A. imaginary

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  24. 24.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: Matters that are confidential must not be made..........

    1. A.public
    2. B.popular
    3. C.unreasonable
    4. D.uncertain
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    Answer: A. public

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  25. 25.

    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. Moses won the contest hands down. This means that Moses won

    1. A.surprisingly
    2. B.very easily
    3. C.narrowly
    4. D.with difficulty
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    Answer: B. very easily

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  26. 26.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word John bled profusely as a result of the accident

    1. A.slowly
    2. B.excessively
    3. C.extremely
    4. D.abundantly
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    Answer: B. excessively

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  27. 27.

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

    1. A.football
    2. B.games
    3. C.recreation
    4. D.sports
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    Answer: B. games

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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: If your argument is not strong enough, you...........your claim to your father's property

    1. A.had forfeited
    2. B.would forfeit
    3. C.will forfeit
    4. D.have forfeited
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    Answer: C. will forfeit

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  29. 29.

    In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

    1. A.newsagent
    2. B.newsstand
    3. C.newsletter
    4. D.newscast
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    Answer: D. newscast

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  30. 30.

    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: we will have to set up a............panel to investigate this matter

    1. A.seven men
    2. B.seven-men
    3. C.seven man
    4. D.seven-man
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    Answer: D. seven-man

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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: I asked Penda to stand...........for me since I could not attend the meeting

    1. A.on
    2. B.aside
    3. C.in
    4. D.by
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    Answer: C. in

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  32. 32.

    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: Sally assisted me in buying my......yesterday

    1. A.very first party dress
    2. B.first very party dress
    3. C.party very first dress
    4. D.party dress first very
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    Answer: A. very first party dress

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  33. 33.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: One should ...........the land very well if one expects a bumper harvest

    1. A.water
    2. B.dig
    3. C.cultivate
    4. D.clear
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    Answer: C. cultivate

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  34. 34.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood

    1. A.save
    2. B.preserved
    3. C.increased
    4. D.economized
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    Answer: C. increased

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  35. 35.

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

    1. A.topics
    2. B.timelines
    3. C.headlines
    4. D.layouts
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    Answer: B. timelines

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  36. 36.

    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 friendly match will kick...........at 4,00 p.m. today as scheduled

    1. A.up
    2. B.on
    3. C.of
    4. D.off
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    Answer: D. off

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  37. 37.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: Harry cannot do without his...........of short stories because he loves reading.

    1. A.file
    2. B.library
    3. C.collection
    4. D.dictionary
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    Answer: C. collection

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  38. 38.

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

    1. A.itching
    2. B.enlargement
    3. C.inflammation
    4. D.growth
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    Answer: B. enlargement

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  39. 39.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word What you are suggesting is not feasible

    1. A.capable
    2. B.practicable
    3. C.attractive
    4. D.easy
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    Answer: B. practicable

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  40. 40.

    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. Although the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on ..........terms.

    1. A.gentle
    2. B.unacceptable
    3. C.suspicious
    4. D.amicable
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    Answer: B. unacceptable

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  41. 41.

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

    1. A.articles
    2. B.works
    3. C.entries
    4. D.writings
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    Answer: D. writings

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  42. 42.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: The river..........across the plain

    1. A.rolled
    2. B.meandered
    3. C.trickled
    4. D.passed
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    Answer: B. meandered

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  43. 43.

    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 Rashida's business is flourishing, Ida's is.............

    1. A.declining
    2. B.diminishing
    3. C.vanishing
    4. D.withering
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    Answer: A. declining

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  44. 44.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word Fafa has a conspicuous nose

    1. A.prominent
    2. B.flat
    3. C.battered
    4. D.pointed
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    Answer: A. prominent

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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: The cook had..........oil and so could not prepare the soup

    1. A.little
    2. B.small
    3. C.some
    4. D.much
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    Answer: A. little

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  46. 46.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: Can you............the result of tomorrow's match?

    1. A.conclude
    2. B.predict
    3. C.order
    4. D.cerify
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    Answer: B. predict

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  47. 47.

    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. In those societies, the ............and the cultured lived together.

    1. A.ignorant
    2. B.rich
    3. C.barbaric
    4. D.arrogant
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    Answer: C. barbaric

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  48. 48.

    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. Our teacher advised us not to go with the crowd. This means that he advised us not to

    1. A.stay too much in the crowd
    2. B.travel with the crowd
    3. C.have many friends
    4. D.be unduly influenced by others
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    Answer: D. be unduly influenced by others

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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: Our teacher is............to make such a mistake

    1. A.too much intelligent
    2. B.intelligent too much
    3. C.much too intelligent
    4. D.too intelligent much
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    Answer: C. much too intelligent

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  50. 50.

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

    1. A.hygiene
    2. B.upkeep
    3. C.living
    4. D.health
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    Answer: B. upkeep

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