2009 - 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.
The greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?
A
lacks foresight
B
has no self-confidence
C
has bad sight
D
is easily deceived
correct option: a
To see no further than one's nose is to lack insight or foresight; To be myopic.
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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 left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to
He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to
A
make his fortune somewhere else
B
seek revenge
C
seek refuge
D
avoid being publicly humiliated
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.
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet
A
does not like him
B
is very upset about the matter
C
has taken the matter very lightly
D
has had a serious talk with 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.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was
A
delightful
B
frightening
C
interesting
D
exciting
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.
When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal
When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal
A
was not injured
B
held his head high
C
remained calm
D
hid himself
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.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will
A
be more vigilant
B
work harder
C
cling to her books
D
examine both sides of a leaf
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.
The woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband
The woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband
A
in both good and bad health
B
when he was fat and when he got thin
C
whether he was behaving well or badly
D
in both good and bad circumstances
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.
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to
A
arrest her
B
confront her
C
prove that she can make a mistake
D
make her agree that am right
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 preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that
A
there is a good side to all misfortunes
B
when there is life there is hope
C
to lose is a common noccurrence
D
everybody must encounter misfortune in life
correct option: a
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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.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.
I concede that I am wrong on this point.
A
admit
B
pledge
C
declare
D
conclude
correct option: a
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