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All topics Clauses and sentence structure · 19 Concord (subject-verb agreement) · 26 Consonant sounds · 19 Emphatic stress and intonation · 15 Idioms and figurative expressions · 27 Lexis and structure · 38 Prepositions and phrasal verbs · 24 Pronouns and reference · 18 Question tags · 18 Rhymes · 11 Sentence interpretation · 19 Tenses and verb forms · 26 Vowel sounds · 22 Word classes · 19 Word stress · 18 Words nearest in meaning · 39 Words opposite in meaning · 38

Question 321· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: Musa is too TIMID to speak in public.
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Answer: B. shy
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Question 322· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The old man's advice proved INVALUABLE to the young couple.
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Answer: D. extremely useful
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Question 323· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The farmers were JUBILANT after the bumper harvest.
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Answer: D. joyful
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Question 324· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The prisoner was later EXONERATED by the court.
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Answer: C. cleared of blame
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Question 325· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The new policy will ALLEVIATE the suffering of the poor.
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Answer: C. reduce
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Question 326· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: Many villagers lived in ABJECT poverty before the road was built.
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Answer: C. extreme
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Question 327· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The villagers were APPREHENSIVE about the coming election.
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Answer: C. anxious
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Question 328· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The rains came INTERMITTENTLY throughout the week.
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Answer: B. on and off
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Question 329· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The trader was accused of HOARDING essential commodities.
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Answer: D. stockpiling
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Question 330· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Chioma's handwriting is barely LEGIBLE.
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Answer: B. readable
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Question 331· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Her parents were INDULGENT towards their only child.
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Answer: B. lenient
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Question 332· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Musa is known in the village for his FRUGAL lifestyle.
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Answer: B. thrifty
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Question 333· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The headmaster gave a CURSORY look at the report.
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Answer: B. hasty
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Question 334· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The judge was IMPARTIAL in his ruling.
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Answer: B. fair
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Question 335· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The speaker's ELOQUENT address moved the audience to tears.
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Answer: B. fluent and persuasive
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Question 336· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The speaker gave a SUCCINCT summary of the report.
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Answer: A. brief
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Question 337· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The doctor said the injury on his knee was TRIVIAL.
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Answer: C. minor
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Question 338· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The government has pledged to ERADICATE malaria in the state.
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Answer: A. wipe out
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Question 339· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The new principal is a STICKLER for punctuality.
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Answer: D. one who insists on
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Question 340· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC
Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: Ngozi gave a VAGUE answer to the question.
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Answer: A. unclear
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WAEC English Language questions

Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: Musa is too TIMID to speak in public.

Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The old man's advice proved INVALUABLE to the young couple.

Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The farmers were JUBILANT after the bumper harvest.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The prisoner was later EXONERATED by the court.

Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The new policy will ALLEVIATE the suffering of the poor.

Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: Many villagers lived in ABJECT poverty before the road was built.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The villagers were APPREHENSIVE about the coming election.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The rains came INTERMITTENTLY throughout the week.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The trader was accused of HOARDING essential commodities.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Chioma's handwriting is barely LEGIBLE.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Her parents were INDULGENT towards their only child.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Musa is known in the village for his FRUGAL lifestyle.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The headmaster gave a CURSORY look at the report.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The judge was IMPARTIAL in his ruling.

Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The speaker's ELOQUENT address moved the audience to tears.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The speaker gave a SUCCINCT summary of the report.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The doctor said the injury on his knee was TRIVIAL.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The government has pledged to ERADICATE malaria in the state.

Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The new principal is a STICKLER for punctuality.

Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: Ngozi gave a VAGUE answer to the question.