2004 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was.........and it was not clear to me what she meant.
She was.........and it was not clear to me what she meant.
A
unknown
B
unintelligible
C
indefinite
D
illegible
correct option: b
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Clara, your writing is difficult to read: you must try to make it..............
Clara, your writing is difficult to read: you must try to make it..............
A
easier
B
legible
C
large
D
eligible
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.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that
A
the salaries were poor
B
those paid were handsome in appearance
C
the salaries were attractive
D
the workers were paid by handsome accountants
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 plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that
A
the arrangements did not work out as wished
B
the plan was badly executed
C
it was difficult to obtain the materials
D
the plan did not meet the required specifications
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 robbery suspect said he made his earlier confessional statement under duress. This means that he made it
The robbery suspect said he made his earlier confessional statement under duress. This means that he made it
A
because he was forced to
B
in the presence of a judge
C
because he took an oath
D
with the help of his lawyer
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 their unrefined behaviour, the visitors were given preferential treatment.This means that the visitors were
Despite their unrefined behaviour, the visitors were given preferential treatment.This means that the visitors were
A
ill-treated because of their coarseness
B
treated with caution
C
well-treated despite their crudity
D
attended to first by the doctor
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.
Onome's father blew his top at the news of his performance in the examination. This means that he
Onome's father blew his top at the news of his performance in the examination. This means that he
A
was overjoyed
B
whistled loudly
C
was very angry
D
was impressed
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.
There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said, This means that
There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said, This means that
A
the manager would not ask any question about the job
B
both of them would get the job
C
only one of them would get the job
D
neither of them would get the job
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.
Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out. This means that her husband was
Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out. This means that her husband was
A
sleepy
B
confused
C
drunk
D
joking
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.
It was quite impossible for him not to have noticed that Lola had arrived. This means that he
It was quite impossible for him not to have noticed that Lola had arrived. This means that he
A
should have known that Lola had arrived
B
found it impossible to say that Lola had arrived
C
said that Lola had not arrived
D
pretended not to know that Lola had arrived
correct option: d
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