English Language Past Questions | West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

Question 51

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he

Options

A) has been suffering a lot

B) lost his pair of shoes

C) has forgotten about his relatives

D) has been trying to get used to his new situation

The correct answer is D.

Question 52

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to

Options

A) tolerate her behaviour

B) understand her behaviour

C) determine her behaviour

D) consider her behaviour

The correct answer is A.

Question 53

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops

Options

A) has reached a critical stage

B) killed a lot of rebels

C) were ready for peace

D) defended their territory bravely

The correct answer is C.

Question 54

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he

Options

A) suddenly fell ill

B) became nervous

C) lost his imagination

D) reject the offer

The correct answer is B.

Question 55

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to

Options

A) keep his plans secret

B) change his mind

C) control himself

D) keep the matter to himself

The correct answer is C.

Question 56

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The truth of the evidence is...

Options

A) irreversible

B) irrefutable

C) irreparable

D) irretrievable

The correct answer is B.

Question 57

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences As a millionaire he lives in ...

Options

A) prudence

B) affluence

C) frugality

D) abundance

The correct answer is B.

Question 58

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he

Options

A) changed his decision

B) ran away

C) felt very disappointed

D) became very angry

The correct answer is D.

Question 59

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that

Options

A) John had killed the wolf

B) the money was just sufficient

C) the situation was just desperate

D) john spent money lavishly

The correct answer is C.

Question 60

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was

Options

A) offered a pair of boots

B) promoted

C) sacked

D) sent to buy boots

The correct answer is C.


Question 61

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences The disease was _____ by the doctors as pneumonia.

Options

A) diagnosed

B) prescribed

C) constructed

D) decided

The correct answer is A.

Question 62

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences The court granted an _____ against the eviction of the tenants.

Options

A) adjournment

B) injunction

C) indictment

D) adjudication

The correct answer is B.

Question 63

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences He was given a certificate of _____ in English.

Options

A) efficacy

B) efficiency

C) proficiency

D) sufficiency

The correct answer is C.

Question 64

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences The _____ years of a child's life mould his character

Options

A) restrained

B) constructive

C) conflicting

D) formative

The correct answer is D.

Question 65

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Public money used be used only for...

Options

A) purposes

B) legitimate

C) discreet

D) legal

E) executive

The correct answer is A.

Question 66

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Now that the people of this community are living in comfort, i don't think they will want to go back to their days of _____

Options

A) disappointment

B) hardship

C) strife

D) starvation

The correct answer is B.

Question 67

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence False witness castigate rather than _____ the accused

Options

A) expose

B) appease

C) punish

D) exonerate

The correct answer is D.

Question 68

In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. The some teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others _____ them

Options

A) motivate

B) lure

C) instruct

D) reward

The correct answer is A.

Question 69

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on...

Options

A) suspension

B) recored

C) parole

D) probation

The correct answer is C.

Question 70

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences A judge is required to _____ justice fairly.

Options

A) defer

B) dispense

C) define

D) dispel

The correct answer is B.

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