2013 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 3

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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali

A
does not waste time in doing things
B
is very wicked
C
cuts the grass in his field always
D
is very selfish
correct option: a

Act immediately without any delay

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22

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that

A
handles bad goods
B
refunds money to her customers
C
tricks her customers into accepting bad products
D
pays the penalty for selling faulty goods
correct option: c

This means the trader sells out or disposes goods usually by trickery or guile to her customers.

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23

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo

A
has become proud because of his learning
B
has learnt too much
C
has been made mad by his learning
D
feels that only learning is important
correct option: a

If something that you have achieved goes to your head, it makes you too proud

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24

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that

A
every student attended school regularly
B
punctuality was the order of the day
C
many students boycotted classes
D
there was noise and confusion in the school
correct option: d

It became a scene of madness, chaos or great confusion.

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25

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan

A
gave all that the widow had
B
was miserly
C
gave all that he had
D
could have given more
correct option: c

A small monetary contribution from someone who is poor.

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26

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is

A
arrogant
B
inexperienced
C
inattentive
D
cautious
correct option: b

A very young, naïve, immature, or inexperienced person, especially one who is extremely gullible or easily deceived.

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27

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician

A
became over confident
B
attempted to win cheap popularity
C
was selfish
D
went to the gallery
correct option: b

This means for someone to act in an exaggerated way in order to appeal to popular taste.

To behave in a way intended to make people admire or support you

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28

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that

A
they are fools
B
some fools live in Cascadia
C
they are under an illusion
D
they are almost insane
correct option: c

 If you say that someone is living in a fool's paradise, you are criticizing them because they are not aware that their present happy situation is likely to change and get worse. 

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29

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

While playing a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo

A
promises to bring two birds home
B
takes part in a double deal
C
hopes to achieve two aims with one action
D
intends to do two things at the same time
correct option: c

To achieve two aims at once.

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30

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show

A
their abilities
B
how colourful they can be
C
their real character
D
how noble they are
correct option: c

One's real personality, character, or disposition.

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