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WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
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 our plans fell through at the last moment. This means that we
A
were exposed
B
delayed
C
were abandoned
D
failed
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 #25410)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
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 police, knew that the suspect was not being straight with them. This means that he was
A
not telling the truth
B
not friendly
C
afraid
D
timid
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 #25411)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
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.
After his prison experience, Etim decided to go straight. This means that he decided to
A
hold his head up and walk with defiance
B
change his religion
C
live an honest life
D
stop using drugs
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 #25412)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
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 teacher spoke with his tongue in his cheek when he said that lazy Ade was the best pupil. This means that the teacher
A
did not mean what he said
B
was disappointed
C
was angry
D
tried to encourage Ade
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 #25413)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
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.
They did not know what to expect and so decided to play it by ear. This means that they decided to
A
listen attentively to everyone
B
act according to circumstance
C
pretend to be deaf
D
prepare for the worst
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression “play it by ear” means to handle a situation as it develops, without a fixed plan, adjusting actions based on how things turn out.
So, the sentence means:
They decided to act according to circumstance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25414)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
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.
Ojo decided that the best course of action was to play along with them for the time being.This means that he decided to
A
join their team temporarily
B
enterain them for a while
C
pretend to agree with them
D
be playful with them
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 #25415)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
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 conference was attended by people from all walks of life. This means that the conference was attended by people
A
of all races
B
who had travelled widely
C
from all professions
D
from different parts of the world
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 #25416)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Amina is the one who initiated the quarrel, not Nike!
A
started
B
stopped
C
settled
D
fuelled
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 #25417)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
She was reprimanded by her boss for negligence
A
sacked
B
rebuked
C
punished
D
surcharged
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word reprimanded means officially scolded or criticised for a mistake or wrongdoing. Rebuked is closest in meaning because it means strongly criticised or scolded. Punished, on the other hand, is a much broader term because it adds an extra layer of meaning; it is being scolded "with penalties" for wrongdoing and not just verbal correction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25418)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Why should I retract my statement when it is nothing but the truth?
A
alter
B
deny
C
withdraw
D
condemn
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 #25419)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor diagnosed the turmour as malignant
A
deadly
B
painful
C
infectious
D
minor
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 #25420)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
In tropical Africa, mosquitoes are ubiquitous
A
dangerous
B
harmful
C
troublesome
D
everywhere
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 #25421)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
It soon became obvious that a confrontation was inevitable
A
disatrous
B
unavoidable
C
desirable
D
imminent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25423)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
They insisted that the omission of my name had been inadvertent
A
unintentional
B
unconditional
C
improper
D
unfortunate
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 #25424)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The police announced that they were yet to apprehend the criminals
A
interrogate
B
charge
C
prosecute
D
arrest
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "apprehend" means to catch or arrest someone, especially a criminal. The closest synonym among the options is "arrest", which means to take someone into custody, usually by law enforcement. To prosecute refers to the legal process of trying someone in court, not the act of catching them. To charge means to formally accuse someone of a crime, which happens after an arrest.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25425)