2001 - 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.
It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is
It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is
A
frightening
B
consoling
C
unhelpful
D
hypocritical
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.
Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth.This means that
Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth.This means that
A
he was born into a rich family
B
his parents gave him a silver spoon when he was born
C
he was born in the age of miracle
D
his parents could not help him
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.
Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father
Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father
A
assisted him freely
B
allowed him to make his own decisions
C
made him sole owner of the business
D
allowed him freedom of movement in the premises
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 must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you
You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you
A
must be very serious
B
must be thinking of something else
C
have food in your mouth
D
don't mean what you are saying
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 manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
A
became very suspicious
B
threw an object at the roof
C
became very angry
D
ordered the project to be started at once
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.
Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he
Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he
A
was made to act quickly
B
was wounded
C
was deeply hurt
D
began to speak angrily
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.
The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was
The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was
A
punished
B
unpunished
C
expelled from school
D
free to move about
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.
The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was
The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was
A
full of praise
B
not audible
C
not sincere
D
well delivered
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.
Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won
Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won
A
convincingly
B
narrowly
C
comfortably
D
luckily
correct option: b
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The criminal was incarcerated.
The criminal was incarcerated.
A
arrested
B
pardoned
C
imprisoned
D
cautioned
correct option: c
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