2010 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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.
My book has become dog-eared through use. This means that
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.
Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is
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.
Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie. This means that my cousin will
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.
I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked
To discuss one's trade or job in depth, especially with someone who is in the same profession
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 decision to reconcile with his former agent paid off. This means that the reconciliation
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 beauty of Bimpe's garden shows that she has green fingers. This means that Bimpe
If someone has green fingers, they are very good at gardening and their plants grow well.
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.
I would have visited you but for my father's ill health. This means that my
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.
Her husband's death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has
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.
Some candidates takes examinations in their stride.This means that they
Taking something in someone's stride basically means to deal with a problem or difficulty calmly and not to allow it to influence what you are doing:
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 provocation had an instantaneous effect on him.