2013 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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
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
This means the trader sells out or disposes goods usually by trickery or guile to her customers.
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
If something that you have achieved goes to your head, it makes you too proud
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
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
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 very young, naïve, immature, or inexperienced person, especially one who is extremely gullible or easily deceived.
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
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
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
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.
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
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