2003 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 3

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.
Tamuno's statement is true to a degree. This means that his statement is

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.
Both the doves and the hawks agreed on this issue. This means that there is agreement by both

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.
Japan has blazed a trail in the production of electronics. This means that in the production of electronics, Japan

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.
Mohammedu Ali won the fight hands down. This means that Mohammed Ail won

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 scientist has broken new ground in his research.This means that the scientist has

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 chief decide to obtain the land by hook or by crook. This means that the chief decided to get the land

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 lady swallowed the whole story hook,line and sinker. This means that the lady

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.
He went too far by insulting the Director's wife. This means that

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 decision to dismiss the night watchmen was taken in my absence. This means that the decision was

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
You have failed to heed the warning about your marriage