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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The officers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government

A

indefatigable

B

complete

C

questionable

D

unalloyed

E

indiscriminate

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Though we lost the match, we will get even with our opponents in the next round. This means that

A

our opponents were just lucky to win

B

we will win the next match

C

we will not play again

D

the two teams are not evenly matched

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. He was retrenched last year and now he is only the shadow of his former self. This means that he

A

looks very well

B

is just like his shadow

C

is very thin and weak

D

is very fearful

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Due to poor visibility all aircraft were grounded at the Kano Airport for two days. This means that.

A

all aircraft had mechanical problems

B

the runway at Kano Airport was damaged

C

no aircraft could take off

D

there was a visible disturbance at Kano Airport

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Getting six distinctions in your mock examinations is praiseworthy but do not allow it to get into year head. This means that the good result

A

has made you mad

B

has not bothered you

C

could be better

D

should not make you conceited

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. When Mr. Ojo, the first principal, suddenly left the school it became a regular bedlam. This means that

A

there was noise and confusion everywhere

B

everybody started coming to school regularly

C

everybody was happy with his departure

D

discipline was restored to the school

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Segun held the audience spellbound with his superb performance. This means that

A

the play was a good one

B

all the actors put up a good performance

C

all the actors, except Segun, performed very well

D

members of the audience were captivated by Segun's performance

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Matters came to a head when the man accused his wife of infidelity. This means that the

A

accusation worsened the relationship between the couple

B

couple were living peacefull before the accusation

C

wife had been proved to be unfaithful by the husband

D

husband hit the wife on the head because of her misbehaviour

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. The way the young pupils were chasing the poor mad woman made my blood boil. This means that

A

the pupils were made to chase the poor woman

B

I was agitated about the action of the pupils

C

the woman was angry with the pupils

D

my blood was actually boiling becasue the pupils maltreated the mad woman

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. The former chairman has no moral right to criticize the present chairman because he too has a skeleton in the cupboard. This means that the

A

former chairman has an unpleasant secret that is hidden

B

present chairman has not done anything wrog so far

C

former chairman maintained a very low moral standard during his tenure

D

former chairman kept a very terrifying skeleton in a large cupoard

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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. Femi's comments were germane to the issue under discussion.

A

confidential

B

redundant

C

crucial

D

critical

E

relevant

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 testimony of the witness absolved the accused of the charges.

A

condemned

B

implicated

C

criticized

D

blamed

E

cleared

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 supreme court set aside the ruling of the High Court

A

upheld

B

nullified

C

agreed with

D

justified

E

rebuked

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile

A

expensive

B

uncommon

C

golden

D

imported

E

delicate

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, 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 minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of obscene films.

A

violent

B

dangerous

C

immoral

D

frightful

E

juvenile

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