2007 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means that Nancy
Now that Michael has become rich, Nancy has begun to make much of him. This means that Nancy
A
now rules Michael
B
now gets a lot of money form michael
C
only recently married Michael
D
no longer wants to leave Michael
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
We wanted to arrive early so we decided to leave at 10 0'clock at the latest. This means that we
We wanted to arrive early so we decided to leave at 10 0'clock at the latest. This means that we
A
must leave at 10 0'clock exactly
B
should not leave later than 10 0'clock
C
should not leave before 10 0'clock
D
must leave about 10 0'clock
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means that my brother's drunkenness
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means that my brother's drunkenness
A
disgraced him
B
made him ill
C
made me angry
D
offended me
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that
A
Ngozi admired Paul
B
Paul recognized Ngozi
C
Ngozi attracted Paul
D
Paul surprised Ngozi
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mr. Juma kept his class on their toes so that they might not fail the examination. This means that Mr. Juma made his pupils
Mr. Juma kept his class on their toes so that they might not fail the examination. This means that Mr. Juma made his pupils
A
work very hard to pass
B
keep standing in class
C
prepare for the examination
D
eager to make examinations
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The President did everything he could not to lose face with Parliament. This means that President tried to
A
retain his government's popularity
B
continue looking very attractive
C
win the respect of the people
D
gain more seats in the next elections
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Drought, for the first time, brought the poor farmers face-to-face with famine. This means that the farmers had never
Drought, for the first time, brought the poor farmers face-to-face with famine. This means that the farmers had never
A
expected to meet hungry people
B
thought the season would be dry
C
prepared for famine
D
experienced hunger in their lives
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
You can be sure that Sule will hold his dispute. This means that Sule will
You can be sure that Sule will hold his dispute. This means that Sule will
A
claim victory in the case
B
insist that he owns the property
C
maintain that his opinion is right
D
rove that he won the argument
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The captain must have been really ill to ask the coach not to include him in the team. This means that the
The captain must have been really ill to ask the coach not to include him in the team. This means that the
A
captain demanded not to be excluded by the coach
B
coach would not have dropped the captain
C
coach had decided to exclude the captain
D
captain requested to be dropped from the team
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It was callous of you to have turned down the poor man's request.
It was callous of you to have turned down the poor man's request.
A
heartless
B
stupid
C
rude
D
skilful
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