WAEC · English Language
2026 Objective Attempt
Answer all questions carefully and submit when you are done.
Question 1
The principal commended the students for their excellent performance. The word commended means
A.
punished
B.
praised
C.
questioned
D.
warned
Question 2
The chairman's speech was concise and informative. The word concise means
A.
lengthy
B.
confusing
C.
brief
D.
boring
Question 3
The opposite of reluctant is
A.
unwilling
B.
hesitant
C.
willing
D.
doubtful
Question 4
The manager was indignant about the accusation made against him. This means that the manager was
A.
extremely angry
B.
completely confused
C.
very excited
D.
deeply ashamed
Question 5
If I _______ enough money, I would buy a new laptop.
A.
have
B.
had
C.
will have
D.
am having
Question 6
Neither the teacher nor the students _______ aware of the change in the timetable.
A.
was
B.
is
C.
were
D.
has
Question 7
By the time we arrived at the examination hall, the examination _______.
A.
start
B.
has started
C.
had started
D.
is starting
Question 8
The candidate was accused _______ cheating during the examination.
A.
for
B.
with
C.
of
D.
on
Question 9
The student succeeded _______ his determination and hard work.
A.
because
B.
through
C.
despite
D.
although
Question 10
The lecturer asked the students to _______ the assignment before Friday.
A.
hand in
B.
hand out
C.
hand over
D.
hand up
Question 11
The expression “to hit the nail on the head” means to
A.
work very hard
B.
say exactly the right thing
C.
damage something
D.
avoid a difficult situation
Question 12
When the police arrived, the robbers had taken to their heels. This means that the robbers had
A.
surrendered
B.
hidden in a building
C.
run away
D.
fought the police
Question 13
The director promised to look into the matter. The expression look into means
A.
ignore
B.
investigate
C.
postpone
D.
explain
Question 14
The students were advised to _______ their examination results carefully.
A.
scrutinise
B.
glance
C.
overlook
D.
neglect
Question 15
The word nearest in meaning to obsolete is
A.
modern
B.
useful
C.
outdated
D.
expensive
Question 16
The word opposite in meaning to scarce is
A.
rare
B.
abundant
C.
limited
D.
insufficient
Question 17
The witness gave a _______ account of what happened.
A.
credible
B.
creditable
C.
credulous
D.
incredible
Question 18
The committee has _______ a decision on the matter.
A.
done
B.
made
C.
taken
D.
created
Question 19
It is high time the government _______ appropriate measures to address the problem.
A.
takes
B.
took
C.
has taken
D.
will take
Question 20
Hardly had the teacher entered the classroom _______ the students became silent.
A.
than
B.
when
C.
while
D.
since
Question 21
No sooner had the examination started _______ the electricity went off.
A.
when
B.
than
C.
and
D.
that
Question 22
The students were prevented _______ entering the examination hall.
A.
to
B.
from
C.
for
D.
against
Question 23
The expression “a blessing in disguise” means
A.
something that appears bad but turns out to be beneficial
B.
something that is deliberately hidden
C.
a gift received unexpectedly
D.
an event that causes permanent damage
Question 24
If the candidate had studied harder, he _______ the examination.
A.
will pass
B.
would pass
C.
would have passed
D.
has passed
Question 25
The new policy has had a profound effect on the students. The word profound means
A.
temporary
B.
insignificant
C.
deep
D.
negative
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