WAEC English Language Past Questions and Answers
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Real WAEC English Language questions with the correct answer and explanation. This is a preview — the full bank continues in the app.
His father ___ always punctual for class.
- A are
- B were
- C was
- D is
Which of the following words means the opposite of 'Careful'?
- A Cautious
- B Savage
- C Careless
- D Gentle
Choose the correct plural form of 'Bus'.
- A Buses
- B Series
- C Beliefs
- D Buss
Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to 'Poverty-stricken'.
- A Genuine
- B Solid
- C Poor
- D Wealthy
That car ___ very tired after the journey.
- A were
- B are
- C was
- D is
Which of the following words means the opposite of 'Lengthy'?
- A Rough
- B Long
- C Unclear
- D Brief
Choose the correct plural form of 'Fish'.
- A Alumni
- B Fishs
- C Fish
- D Fishes
Which of these words is spelt correctly? It begins with 'A' and has 7 letters.
- A Acuire
- B ecquire
- C Acqiure
- D Acquire
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