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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The players would expect some form of ....... after working hard to win the cup.

A

compensation

B

gain

C

reward

D

premium

E

fees

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The surgeons ...........the operation successfully

A

transplanted

B

executed

C

diagnosed

D

transation

E

performed

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The old man took his sons to the zoo as a special New Year............

A

treat

B

feast

C

discourse

D

convenant

E

banquet

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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. Although Etiebet had earlier insisted that he was right, he later ate his words. This means that he later

A

denied saying so

B

admitted that he was wrong

C

apologized for being so rude

D

realized that he was more correct than he taught

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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 young girl swept the board at the recent competitions. This means that the young girl

A

came last in the competition

B

cleaned the score-board very well

C

won som of the competition

D

won everything that could be won

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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 listeners were swept off their feet by the politician's arguments. This means that the politician

A

failed to impress the people

B

completely impressed everbody

C

confused all the people

D

told them things they didn't expect

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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 struck by the broad sweep of her argument. This means that her argument

A

covered all parts of the subject

B

focused only on a specific aspect of the subject

C

was well presented and in good lauguage

D

was poorly presented and not well focused.

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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 party was really going with a swing when somebody called me out. This means that when I was called out the party was

A

just starting

B

almost ended

C

about mid-way

D

very enjoyable

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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 boys ran away with their tails between their legs: This shows that the boy left

A

as great winners

B

completely defeated

C

utterly confused

D

after destroying so much

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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. He said he was a master of electronics, but I knew he was talking through his hat. This means that I knew he was

A

relying on some else's ideas

B

merely relying on what he had studied

C

talking very modestly

D

claiming what he knew nothing about

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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 brother's driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that his driving could make one

A

get very worried

B

enjoy one's journey

C

feel very bored

D

feel very relaxed

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 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. It is really hard to come to terms with going blind. This means that if one goes blind one

A

finds it easy to accept

B

has no choice but to adjust

C

finds if difficult to accept

D

gradually gets used to it

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences. This is an improvement ......your last essay

A

on

B

with

C

by

D

for

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences. The team has suffered defeat........defeat

A

before

B

with

C

over

D

after

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1997 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words or group of words labelled A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences. Unemployment has been......the increase since last year

A

of

B

at

C

on

D

in

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