Sample WAEC-style Practice Questions (Original Content)

WAEC Style

SECTION 1: ANTONYMS

Choose the word or group of words opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Question 1

The principal is very rigid in his approach to discipline.

Question 2

The soldiers were praised for their gallant behavior.

Question 3

His speech was explicit on the matter of funding.

Question 4

The company recorded a surplus this financial year.

Question 5

She was optimistic about the outcome of the interview.

Question 6

The manager's comments were offensive to the staff.

Question 7

The witness was certain about the identity of the thief.

Question 8

The path was straight and easy to follow.

Question 9

The king was known for his arrogance.

Question 10

The noise in the room was transient.

SECTION 2: SYNONYMS

Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Question 11

The lawyer gave a lucid explanation of the case.

Question 12

He is an affable young man.

Question 13

The precarious state of the economy is a concern for all.

Question 14

She is a meticulous worker.

Question 15

The dictator tried to coerce the people into obeying him.

Question 16

The athlete felt lethargic after the long race.

Question 17

His candid remarks surprised everyone at the meeting.

Question 18

The outcome of the match was inevitable.

Question 19

She has an amiable personality.

Question 20

The student was very loquacious during the break.

SECTION 3: IDIOMS AND INTERPRETATION

Choose the most appropriate interpretation for the underlined idiomatic expression.

Question 21

After the long argument, they decided to bury the hatchet.

Question 22

The witness's story was a bit thin.

Question 23

The exam was a piece of cake for John.

Question 24

I am feeling under the weather today.

Question 25

The lawyer hit the nail on the head with his argument.

Question 26

That luxury car cost an arm and a leg.

Question 27

Who let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party?

Question 28

The two friends stood by each other through thick and thin.

Question 29

Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.

Question 30

I know he spilled the beans to the teacher.

SECTION 4: GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Question 31

The boy, as well as his sisters, ______ coming to the party tonight.

Question 32

I ______ my breakfast before he arrived at the house.

Question 33

If I ______ you, I would accept the offer immediately.

Question 34

Neither the students nor the teacher ______ the answer to the question.

Question 35

The man ______ I saw yesterday is a famous doctor.

Question 36

You have finished the work, ______?

Question 37

She is fond ______ listening to classical music.

Question 38

The heavy rain prevented us ______ going to the stadium.

Question 39

He is the ______ of the two brothers.

Question 40

The news ______ so shocking that she fainted.

Question 41

It's time we ______ for the airport.

Question 42

I didn't see ______ at the party.

Question 43

She ______ the house for two hours before she realized she lost her keys.

Question 44

Which ______ these books belongs to you?

Question 45

You ______ smoke in the hospital; it is forbidden.

Question 46

He is looking forward ______ his graduation ceremony next month.

Question 47

The students ______ their teacher's instructions carefully.

Question 48

I would have helped you if you ______ me.

Question 49

Hardly ______ the stage when the crowd began to cheer.

Question 50

Each of the three suspects ______ interrogated by the police.

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