2011 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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.
Considering his huge salary, the Director ought to have built a house by now. This means that the Director
This means that the director doesn't own a house despite the increase in his income.
From the words or group of 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.
Nowadays, children are given much more latitude than before.
From the words or group of 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.
My neighbour lives a humdrum life.
Humdrum; lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
monotonous; dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
From the words or group of 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.
The Manager described the new accountant as a man of impeccable character.
Impeccable; in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
From the words or group of 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.
The teacher sent the boy out of the class for his impertinence
From the words or group of 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.
This book is the abridged version of the original.
From the words or group of 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.
After the riot, the streets were blocked with charred vehicles.
From the words or group of 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.
The thief's jail terms are to run concurrently.
concurrently; at the same time; simultaneously
simultaneously; at the same time.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The rapper's popularity is beginning to wane
From the words or group of 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.
The doctor told his patient about all the things that could impair his health.
Impair; to weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function).