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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
If found guilty, a person may appeal to a higher court in the hope that it will......the verdict.
A
discharge
B
revise
C
dismiss
D
reverse
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In legal contexts, "reverse" means to overturn or change a decision or verdict.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24714)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
The visit of the patron of the club ...... the morale of the players.
A
elated
B
induced
C
boasted
D
boosted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "boosted" means to improve or increase. It is commonly used in English along with the word "morale."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24715)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Although Aliyu was acquitted by the court for want of evidence, the police still kept a tab on him. This means that they
A
kept him under close observation
B
set a trap to catch him again
C
attached a tag to his clothes
D
kept him behind bars.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Kept a tab on him" means that the police continued to monitor or watch him closely, even though he was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24716)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
When it came to the question of an increase in allowances, the striking workers spoke with one voice. This means that the workers
A
became frightened
B
appointed one of them as their spokesman
C
repeated their demand in a chorus
D
were unanimous in their position
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "spoke with one voice" means that the workers were in complete agreement or had a unified stance on the issue of an increase in allowances.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24717)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
The restaurant owner offered Olu a drink on the house. This means that
A
the drink was taken to Olu's house
B
Olu was invited to the owner's house
C
the drink was free of charge
D
Olu was served inside the restaurant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "on the house" means that the drink was provided for free by the restaurant owner probably as a gesture of goodwill or to encourage customer satisfaction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24718)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
When the Choir Master introduced Jane as a brilliant singer, everyone knew that he was speaking with his tongue in his cheek. This means that he
A
was ignorant of the quality of Jane's singing
B
did not intend to be taken seriously
C
wanted to deceive Jane
D
wanted to deceive everyone but failed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "speaking with his tongue in his cheek" means that the speaker was not being serious and likely meant the statement humorously or ironically. In this case, the Choir Master did not intend to be taken seriously when he introduced Jane as a brilliant singer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24719)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
When the accountant made those remarks he knew that he was putting his job on the line. This means that the accountant was
A
risking losing his job
B
announcing his resignation
C
urging people to take his profession
D
revealing secrets about his job
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "putting his job on the line" means that the accountant was taking a risk that could result in him losing his job.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24720)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
The newly acquired air-bus plane is a white elephant. This means that the plane is
A
very costly but worthless
B
very useful
C
as big as an elephant
D
the biggest plane on the fleet
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "white elephant" is something that is expensive to maintain but not particularly useful or valuable. The phrase is often used to describe something that was acquired at a high cost but does not provide significant benefits.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24721)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Despite the measures taken by the government, the economy of the country is still in the doldrums. This means that
A
the economy is recoveing
B
the government is tackling the problem vigorously
C
the economic problems are widely known
D
the economy is not making any progress
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"The economy is still in the doldrums" means that the economy is in a state of stagnation or inactivity i.e. not making any progress despite efforts to improve it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24722)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
The new teacher urged the lazy students to turn over a new leaf. This means that the teacher urged the students to
A
improve their behaviour
B
turn to the next page of their book
C
sir the leaves in the compost pit
D
strike a balance between play and hardwork
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Turn over a new leaf" is an idiomatic expression meaning to change one's ways or improve one's behaviour.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24723)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Amina always flies off at a tangent when a serious matter is discussed. This means that Amina
A
get overexcited
B
keeps digressing
C
keeps the discussion lively
D
has nothing to contribute
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "flies off at a tangent" means to go off-topic or to start talking about something unrelated, which is a form of digression.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24724)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
You should take what he tells you with a pinch of salt. This means that you should
A
reject everything he says because he is a liar
B
pay close attention to him
C
doubt what he says
D
question him closely
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To take something with a pinch of salt means to not completely believe something that you are told because it is unlikely to be true.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24727)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
The bride was praised by her mother-in-law for her impeccable behaviour.
A
spotless
B
appropriate
C
beautiful
D
faultless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Impeccable" means flawless or without fault, so "faultless" is the word that is nearest in meaning to "impeccable."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24728)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Ogene was not the least cowed by the bully's threats.
A
intimidated
B
worried
C
encouraged
D
distracted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context, "cowed" means being intimidated or frightened into submission.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24729)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The dissidents held several clandestine meetings before the attack.
A
secret
B
important
C
impromptu
D
exclusive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Dissidents" are to individuals who oppose official policies or authorities, and "clandestine" means something secret or hidden.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24730)