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WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Akpan is generally......as the most experienced mason in the town
A
recommended
B
recongnized
C
selected
D
fulfilled
E
informed
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 #24517)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Board of Directors is discussing how the company can be run more......
A
effeminately
B
effusively
C
effortlessly
D
affectionately
E
efficiently
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24518)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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.
My Gajere is generous to a fault with everything he has.............This means that he is ...........
A
just a little generous
B
not generous at all
C
excessively generous
D
very stingy
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 #24519)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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.
What I have told you is the gospel truth . This means that the information is
A
false
B
unconfirmed
C
partly true
D
completely true
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 #24520)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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.
Walter is the dictator's hatchetman. This means that Walter
A
discredits or eliminates the dictator's opponents
B
placates those that are offended by the dictator
C
explanis the dictator's policies to the people
D
finds out the dictator's enemies
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 #24521)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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.
Yekini scored a brilliant hat trick in the final match of the football competition.This means that he
A
scored the winning goal
B
was the best player
C
deceived the defenders before scoring the goal
D
scored three goals in the match
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 #24522)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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.
When Audu took that step, he was on the horns of a dilemma. This means that he
A
was calm and composed
B
faced a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
C
had many attractive options
D
sleept over the matter before he took the step
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The idiom “on the horns of a dilemma” means being in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two alternatives, neither of which is desirable.
So: When Audu took that step, he was on the horns of a dilemma.
means: When Audu took that step, he faced a choice between two unpleasant alternatives.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24523)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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.
Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her. This means means that John should
A
solve his own problems first
B
rearrange his house
C
repaint his house
D
has been banned not be harsh on her
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 #24524)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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.
Amuneke has decided to hang his boots. This means that he
A
is leaving his club for another one
B
wants a new pair of boots
C
is about to stop playing the game
D
has been banned from playing football
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 #24525)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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 famous film star found dancing a pretty Kettle of fish. This means that
A
he enjoyed it
B
it was an awkward experience
C
he found dancing as interesting as acting
D
dancing gave him as much pleasure as a meal of fish
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 #24526)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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 minister's explanation begged the question. This means that the minister's explanation
A
avoided the real issue
B
adddressed the issue
C
was false
D
was convincing
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 #24527)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
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 principal's quarters are out of bounds to students. This means that the quarters are
A
outside the school boundary
B
too far for students to go there
C
not open to students
D
for binding 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 #24528)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He eventually found the missing book.
A
soon
B
lately
C
subsequently
D
frequently
E
finally
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Eventually" means in the end, after a period of time or delay. It expresses the idea that something happened after other things or after some effort or time had passed.
A. soon – means in a short time from now, which implies quickly, not after a delay.
B. lately – means recently, not the same as eventually.
C. subsequently – means afterward, used in describing a sequence of events, but not necessarily after a long wait or effort.
D. frequently – means often, which is unrelated in meaning.
E. finally – means at last or after a long wait or delay, which is closest in meaning to "eventually."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24529)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused
A
negates
B
reinforces
C
opposes
D
disclaims
E
nullifies
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 #24530)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion
A
threatening
B
unforgettable
C
fascinating
D
crucial
E
wonderful
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 #24531)