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WAEC / WASSCE 2002
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 students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher
A
punished all the students
B
instigated the students to riot
C
warned the students to stop the noise or get punished
D
read the school's rules and regulation to the students
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 #24925)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
A
defend me
B
act in my absence
C
protect my position
D
be strong in my absence
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 #24926)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
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.
The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator
A
has the most comfortable house
B
speaks about the comfort of his house
C
owns the last house on comfort street
D
has a house that is not comfortable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "the last word in" is an idiomatic expression that means the ultimate or best example of something. In this context, "the last word in comfort" means the highest level of comfort possible. Therefore, the sentence suggests that the senator's house is extremely comfortable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24928)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
A
everyone stood up to clap for me
B
everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me
C
everyone congratulated me
D
I was asked to stand up
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 #24929)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university
A
discouraged
B
failed
C
moved
D
ruined
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 #24931)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Adamu inadvertently shot his friend dead.
A
deliberately
B
spontaneously
C
accidentally
D
inappropriately
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 #24932)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The students made scathing remarks about the vice-chancellor.
A
critical
B
positive
C
mild
D
damaging
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Scathing" describes something harshly critical or severely damaging. In this context, it means that the students' remarks about the vice-chancellor were very critical and damaging in nature.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24933)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference.
A
entourage
B
vehicle
C
followers
D
exchange
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 #24934)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.
A
compensation
B
annoyance
C
retaliation
D
exchange
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 #24935)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
She spurned the advances of her boss
A
accommodated
B
accepted
C
rejected
D
discouraged
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 #24936)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Whatever he says is irrevocable
A
final
B
false
C
debatable
D
unclear
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 #24937)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Lunatics have some lucid moments.
A
troubled
B
quiet
C
noisy
D
sane
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 #24938)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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 or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Don't expect anything but hypocrisy from politicians
A
promises
B
manifestoes
C
insincerity
D
dishonety
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 #24939)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The secretary needs to run........two hundred copies of the previous minutes for the next meeting
A
off
B
on
C
out
D
over
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrasal verb in this context is “run off”, which means to quickly make copies of something using a printer or photocopier.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24940)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2002
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Let us keep..............the plans we made earlier.
A
away
B
to
C
off
D
on
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 #24941)