2003 - 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.
Tamuno's statement is true to a degree. This means that his statement is
Tamuno's statement is true to a degree. This means that his statement is
A
very true
B
very wrong
C
not yet proved
D
partly true
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.
Both the doves and the hawks agreed on this issue. This means that there is agreement by both
Both the doves and the hawks agreed on this issue. This means that there is agreement by both
A
those who prefer peace and those who want the use of force
B
the poor and the rich
C
the government side and the opposition
D
those supporting changes and those against them
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.
Japan has blazed a trail in the production of electronics. This means that in the production of electronics, Japan
Japan has blazed a trail in the production of electronics. This means that in the production of electronics, Japan
A
has learnt a lot
B
is leading others
C
is making more inventions
D
is competing with others
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.
Mohammedu Ali won the fight hands down. This means that Mohammed Ail won
Mohammedu Ali won the fight hands down. This means that Mohammed Ail won
A
after a very tought fight
B
only narrowly
C
without using his hands
D
very easily
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 scientist has broken new ground in his research.This means that the scientist has
The scientist has broken new ground in his research.This means that the scientist has
A
made a new discovery
B
taken up a new interest
C
changed his laboratory
D
offfered a new explanation for his discovery
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 chief decide to obtain the land by hook or by crook. This means that the chief decided to get the land
The chief decide to obtain the land by hook or by crook. This means that the chief decided to get the land
A
through negotiation
B
by paying for it
C
by any means possible
D
through litigation
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 lady swallowed the whole story hook,line and sinker. This means that the lady
The lady swallowed the whole story hook,line and sinker. This means that the lady
A
totally disbelieved the story
B
totally believed the story
C
had her doubts about the story
D
thoroughly enjoyed the story
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.
He went too far by insulting the Director's wife. This means that
He went too far by insulting the Director's wife. This means that
A
he went out with the Director's wife and insulted her
B
he walked too long for the Director's wife
C
he was too close to the Director's wife
D
he should not have gone to the extent of insulting the Director's wife
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 decision to dismiss the night watchmen was taken in my absence. This means that the decision was
The decision to dismiss the night watchmen was taken in my absence. This means that the decision was
A
taken as I was leaving
B
taken at my back
C
taken without my knowledge
D
not disclosed to the night watchman
correct option: c
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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
You have failed to heed the warning about your marriage
A
consider
B
notice
C
ignore
D
disregard
correct option: a
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