2006 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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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.
Not a single member of the board put in a good word for him. This means that
Not a single member of the board put in a good word for him. This means that
A
all the members criticized him
B
none of the members said anything favourable about him
C
some of the members disliked him
D
none of the members spoke kindly to him
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.
Joe is very down to earth. this means that Joe is
Joe is very down to earth. this means that Joe is
A
a good farmer
B
rather short
C
practical and sensible
D
rough and dirty
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 kept her fingers crossed about hearing from John. This means that Mary
Mary kept her fingers crossed about hearing from John. This means that Mary
A
had her fingers crossed all day long
B
waited to see John
C
hoped that John would contact her
D
refuesd to write to John
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.
Researchers leave no stone unturned in their quest for solutions. This means that researchers
Researchers leave no stone unturned in their quest for solutions. This means that researchers
A
overturn everything
B
do everything possible
C
disturb everybody
D
need a researchers
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.
Ebrima's stepmothers keeps his nose to the grindstone. This means that Ebrima's stepmother
Ebrima's stepmothers keeps his nose to the grindstone. This means that Ebrima's stepmother
A
makes Ebrima grind things all the time
B
makes Ebrima work all the time
C
keeps her hand on his nose
D
forces him to grind stones
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.
Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do. This means that most people
Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do. This means that most people
A
travel quite slowly
B
work very hard
C
live and do things moderately
D
do not driver very fast
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.
She delivered her speech without turning a hair. This means that she delivered her speech without
She delivered her speech without turning a hair. This means that she delivered her speech without
A
any emotion
B
combing her hair
C
nodding
D
looking up
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.
Although wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea. This means that wrestling
Although wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea. This means that wrestling
A
is rough
B
is a primitive game
C
does not interest me
D
is not lucrative
correct option: c
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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 marathon is a gruelling race
The marathon is a gruelling race
A
powerful
B
exhausting
C
interesting
D
distant
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 works of art in this gallery are priceless
A
irreplaceable
B
precious
C
invaluable
D
durable
correct option: c
When you say something is invaluable it means it has so much value that it cant be quantified. And that is exactly what priceless means. something that is so valuable, precious, useful and important that you cant put a price on it.
Example; The air we breath is invaluable, priceless.
Invaluable means priceless, extremely useful; indispensable.