2011 - WAEC English Past Questions & Answers - page 3

21

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.
Had it been possible to leave the country then, I would have done so. This means that

A
I have not left the country and nothing will make me leave
B
I wanted to leave the country and I did
C
I will definitely leave the country one day
D
I would have liked to leave the country but I wasn't able to
CORRECT OPTION: d

He didn't leave the country because it was impossible

22

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 proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had

A
an argument which developed into a fight
B
a series of arguments on the report
C
to work hard to complete the report
D
difficulties understanding the report
CORRECT OPTION: b

A confrontation which has gone on for a long time.

23

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 proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had

A
an argument which developed into a fight
B
a series of arguments on the report
C
to work hard to complete the report
D
difficulties understanding the report
CORRECT OPTION: b

A confrontation which has gone on for a long time.

24

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.
Unless you don't want to become a teacher, there's no reason for not accepting the sponsorship. This means that you should

A
not refuse the sponsorship if you want to become a teacher
B
refuse the sponsorship if you want to because a teacher
C
not refuse the sponsorship if you don't want to become a teacher
D
refuse the sponsorship whether you want to be a teacher or not
CORRECT OPTION: a

The sponsorship is important and needed if you want to become a teacher

25

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 chances of passing are very slim. This means that he

A
will pass
B
will not pass
C
may not pass
D
ought to pass
CORRECT OPTION: c

The speaker means you have little or no chance of success. Referring to a small probability

26

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.
We would never have followed his advice if we had known his reputation. This means that we

A
knew what people said about him so we refused to obey him
B
trusted him but did not need any advice
C
followed his advice because we didn't know him
D
trusted him but did not take his dvice
CORRECT OPTION: c

They only followed his advice because they didn't know who he really was 

27

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.
All the handsome men left her cold. This means that

A
she needed to wear warm clothes
B
the men took no notice of her
C
she was not impressed by them
D
she felt sad lonely
CORRECT OPTION: c

 To bore or underwhelm one. to not make someone feel interested or excited

28

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.
Sulayman can't help shouting at the members of his team. This means that he

A
cannot help them without shouting at them
B
can't help them and can't stop shouting
C
can't control his emotions and keeps shouting
D
helps them by cheering them
CORRECT OPTION: c

He keeps shouting at his team members  even when he doesn't want to

29

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.
Out of the blue came his letter inviting me to stay with him. This means that the letter came

A
by air
B
in a blue envelope
C
came unexpectedly.
D
by sea
CORRECT OPTION: c

without warning; unexpectedly.

30

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.

Femi spends precious time building castles in the air. This means that Femi

A
wants to build castles
B
thinks of impracticable things
C
is a designer of castles
D
has made a lot of money
CORRECT OPTION: b

To create dreams, hopes, or plans that are impossible, unrealistic, or have very little chance of succeeding.

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