2000 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The restaurant owner offered Olu a drink on the house. This means that
The restaurant owner offered Olu a drink on the house. This means that
A
the drink was taken to Olu's house
B
Olu was invited to the owner's house
C
the drink was free of charge
D
Olu was served inside the restaurant
correct option: c
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When the Choir Master introduced Jane as a brilliant singer, everyone knew that he was speaking with his tongue in his cheek. This means that he
When the Choir Master introduced Jane as a brilliant singer, everyone knew that he was speaking with his tongue in his cheek. This means that he
A
was ignorant of the quality of Jane's singing
B
did not intend to be taken seriously
C
wanted to deceive Jane
D
wanted to deceive everyone but failed
correct option: b
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When the accountant made those remarks he knew that he was putting his job on the line. This means that the accountant was
When the accountant made those remarks he knew that he was putting his job on the line. This means that the accountant was
A
risking losing his job
B
announcing his resignation
C
urging people to take his profession
D
revealing secrets about his job
correct option: a
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The newly acquired air-bus plane is a white elephant. This means that the plane is
The newly acquired air-bus plane is a white elephant. This means that the plane is
A
very costly but worthless
B
very useful
C
as big as an elephant
D
the biggest plane on the fleet
correct option: a
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Despite the measures taken by the government, the economy of the country is still in the doldrums. This means that
Despite the measures taken by the government, the economy of the country is still in the doldrums. This means that
A
the economy is recoveing
B
the government is tackling the problem vigorously
C
the economic problems are widely known
D
the economy is not making any progress
correct option: d
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The new teacher urged the lazy students to turn over a new leaf. This means that the teacher urged the students to
The new teacher urged the lazy students to turn over a new leaf. This means that the teacher urged the students to
A
improve their behaviour
B
turn to the next page of their book
C
sir the leaves in the compost pit
D
strike a balance between play and hardwork
correct option: a
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Amina always flies off at a tangent when a serious matter is discussed. This means that Amina
Amina always flies off at a tangent when a serious matter is discussed. This means that Amina
A
get overexcited
B
keeps digressing
C
keeps the discussion lively
D
has nothing to contribute
correct option: b
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should
A
reject everything he says because he is a liar
B
pay close attention to him
C
doubt what he says
D
question him closely
correct option: c
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should
A
reject everything he says because he is a liar
B
pay colse attention to him
C
doubt what he says
D
question him closely
correct option: c
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should
A
reject everything he says because he is a liar
B
pay colse attention to him
C
doubt what he says
D
question him closely
correct option: c
Users' Answers & Comments