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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 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 the striking workers were threatened with dismissal, they decided to make a virtue of necessity. This means that they

A

all resigned

B

continued the strike action

C

had to call off the strike

D

accused some of their collegues of treachery

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 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 stuck to their guns even after the principal had appealed to them to go back to their classes. This means that the students

A

went back willingly

B

refused to go back

C

went back reluctantly

D

attacked the school authorities

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 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 sudden death of his friend made Etim have his heart in his boots. This means that Etim

A

became greatly discouraged

B

was a good footballer

C

was very excited

D

took the matter very seriously

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 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 last promotion exercise was the bone of contention between the two friends. This means that the last promotion exercise

A

was the cause of their dispute

B

forced them to reason together

C

made them to become enemies

D

united them in their fight against their common enemy

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 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 Ibrahim was asked to state his case, he started to beat about the bush. This means that Ibrahim

A

started clearing the bush

B

failed to go straight to the point

C

went to the bush

D

stated his case very clearly

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 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. Halima decided to make 'a' clean breast of everything. This means that Halima

A

said that her breast was clean

B

remained firm in her earlier assertion

C

denied any knowledge of the matter

D

told the whole truth

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 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. By embarking on that journey, he intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that he

A

promises to bring his children two birds

B

engages in double dealing

C

intends to achieve two aims at once

D

attends to two people at the same time

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 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. Ajala earns a fat salary but cannot make both ends meet. This means that Ajala

A

keeps two lucrative jobs

B

does not live within his income

C

lives very comfortably

D

quarrels very often with his wife

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words lettered A to E 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. Though corruption is very prevalent in the society, there are still some virtuous men around

A

intelligent

B

clever

C

devious

D

loquacious

E

upright

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words lettered A to E 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. Chinua Achebe is a renowned novelist

A

womderful

B

famous

C

trustworthy

D

fascinating

E

witty

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words lettered A to E 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. He was kept in solitary confinement

A

quite

B

inimical

C

harsh

D

lonely

E

idel

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words lettered A to E 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. Nelson Mandela surmounted all the oppressive measures to break his will

A

overcame

B

fought

C

renounced

D

accepted

E

embraced

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words lettered A to E 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 guest speaker was described as a man of very alluring personality

A

tempestuous

B

mercurial

C

charming

D

voluble

E

intricate

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words lettered A to E 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 comments of the host further incensed the angry man

A

calmed

B

incised

C

pacified

D

challenged

E

infuriated

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1994 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words lettered A to E 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. Corruption is inimical to the progress of any nation.

A

harmful

B

predominant

C

unavoidable

D

inevitable

E

necessary

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