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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he
A
is now frail
B
is vulnerable
C
is hopeless
D
has almost recovered
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A shadow of one's former self: someone or something that is not as strong, powerful or useful as it once was.
Frail means; having delicate health; not robust; weak:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48386)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kura, you can't be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura.
A
has no reason to be suspicious of Wang
B
can fully rely on Wang
C
has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang
D
may feel free in the company of Wang
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"can't be too careful" is an idiomatic phrase. The phrase simply means that one shouldn't take (unnecessary) risks, that one needs to be watchful, prepared, or prudent: you can't be too careful: used for saying that it is important not to take risks.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48387)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to.
A
be further baffled
B
hear the same old story
C
hear another drab story
D
be further deceived
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Cock-and-bull story: a story that is obviously not true, especially one given as an excuse.
Therefore the speaker does not want to be deceived.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48388)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. This means that he
A
had confessed earlier on, but he wasn't trusted
B
had confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
C
hadn't confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
D
hadn't confessed earlier on, and wasn't trusted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If he confessed earlier, she would have trusted him. However, he didn't confess, so he wasn't trusted.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48389)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kola: You really worked hard to win the case.
Didia: You don't know the half of it. This means that.
A
it wasn't as difficult as Kola had thought
B
Kola's statement wasn't actually correct
C
it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine
D
Winning the case didn't mean much to Kola
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If someone does not know the half of it, they know that a situation is bad but do not know how serious it is:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48391)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi
A
displays his cleverness in an annoying way
B
is not as clever as he thinks
C
pleases everyone he meets
D
hides how clever he really is
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
be too clever by half: to be too confident of your own intelligence in a way that annoys other people.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48393)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
From the 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.
He was such a brilliant footballer!
A
an inspired
B
an intelligent
C
a dazzling
D
skillful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48398)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
From the 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 Politician is a fluent speaker.
A
an eloquent
B
a superficial
C
an insightful
D
a persuasive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48400)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the 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.
Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.
A
compulsion
B
desire
C
need
D
courage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"urge" refers to a strong desire or impulse, particularly the compelling drive or motivation to succeed in life. The word "desire" closely aligns with the meaning of "urge" in this context. Both convey a strong wish or longing for something and in this case, it's the desire for success. So, in the given sentence, the word "urge" is used to express the strong inner drive or desire that everyone has to succeed in life. Therefore, option B. "desire" is the most suitable choice.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48401)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
From the 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.
When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
A
tight
B
deep
C
dense
D
close
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48403)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
From the 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.
That was a timely intervention.
A
suitable
B
accurate
C
prompt
D
major
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48405)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
From the 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.
David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.
A
painstaking
B
ambitious
C
pleasant
D
daring
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48408)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the 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.
We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.
A
deceitful
B
trivial
C
unexpected
D
difficult
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When we describe a situation as "tricky," we mean that it is not straightforward or easy to deal with. It often involves complexities or challenges that require careful handling and consideration. In the given sentence, "We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky," the speaker is expressing caution because they recognize that the situation is not simple or easy to navigate.
Therefore, option D, "difficult," is the most suitable choice because it captures the sense of complexity and challenges associated with a tricky situation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48411)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
From the 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.
I think that his essay is impeccable.
A
erroneous
B
correct
C
satisfactory
D
faultless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48413)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
From the 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.
There has been a marked change in her study habit.
A
significant
B
real
C
full
D
complete
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48414)