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WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 amount he donated was small. He said it was his widows' mite. This means that
A
he was a widow
B
he was miserly
C
it was all he could honestly afford
D
he could have given more
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 #23721)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 friendship between Segun and Shehu has turned sour. This means that Segun and Shehu are
A
no longer friends
B
still friends
C
better friends now
D
getting to understand each other
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 #23722)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 drive smelt a rat when the policeman asked him to stop. This means that the driver was
A
reckless
B
suspicious
C
careful
D
offensive
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 #23723)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 were advised to face their studies and let sleeping dogs lie. This means that the students should
A
obey the authorities
B
organize themselves properly
C
leave matters as they are now
D
be as watchful as sleeping dogs
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 #23724)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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.
From the way Ngozi behaves, it is obvious she is a greenhorn. This means that Ngozi is _____
A
arrogant
B
cautious
C
inexperienced
D
uncivilized
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 #23725)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 economic situation is so bad that many wage-earners are hardly able to make both ends meet. This means that
A
people's income exceed their expenditure
B
most people are extravagant with their income
C
people's earnings are not sufficient for their essential needs
D
most people engage in activities that bring them extra pay
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 #23726)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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.
Since I found out his hypocritical nature, I have been keeping him at arm''s length. This means that I
A
avoid being familiar with him
B
ignore his advice
C
report him to the authorities
D
stop visiting him
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 #23727)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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.
I knew Okoronkwo's father very well and I must say that his son is a chip off the old book. This means that Okoronkwo
A
has chosen the same career as his father
B
is very much like his father
C
is an extremely different sort of person from his father
D
has taken up a different profession from his father's
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression "a chip off the old block" is an idiom that means someone who closely resembles or has inherited the characteristics of one or both parents. In this context, the sentence suggests that Okoronkwo's son is very much like his father.
So, the most appropriate interpretation is:
B. is very much like his father
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23729)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 debating team was warned to make convincing points and not to play to the gallery. This means that the team should not
A
be selfish
B
underrate the opponents
C
be over-confident
D
attempt to win cheap popularity
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 #23731)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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.
Anyone who thinks that he can succeed in life without working hard is living in a fool's paradise. This means that such a person
A
is having an illusion
B
thinks other people are fools
C
thinks that working is merely a joke
D
is on the verge of insanity
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 #23733)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
As a result of the terrible sufferings he had undergone, he became very despondent about the future
A
mischievous
B
agitated
C
desperate
D
aggressive
E
hopeless
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 #23735)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
The boss has an aversion for smoking
A
an inclination
B
a distaste
C
a lust
D
a desire
E
a habit
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 #23737)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
The champion was admitted for his doggedness
A
success
B
humility
C
vigour
D
tenacity
E
mildness
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 #23739)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible
A
unapproachable
B
unfriendly
C
strict
D
stubborn
E
autocratic
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 #23749)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of 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 group of words.
The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding
A
expensive
B
conspicuous
C
burdensome
D
superfluous
E
dazzling
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 #23750)