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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence. Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the popular journalist with strong ...

A

indignation

B

demonstration

C

mobilization

D

condemnation

E

accusation

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence. The governor frowned at the ....which slowed down the implementation of policy decisions.

A

autocracy

B

opposition

C

convention

D

isecurity

E

bureaucracy

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence. His doctor ...the illness as yellow fever, not malaria.

A

prescribed

B

examined

C

discovered

D

announced

E

diagnosed

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition

From the word lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes the sentence. Since the writer did not indicate his name, the editor decided not to publish such ...article.

A

a discourteous

B

an anonymous

C

a scandalous

D

a libellous

E

a cowardly

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Mrs. Alabi was not around when her case was called and none of her colleague was willing to hold brief for her. This means that

A

her colleagues were afraid

B

she was not trusted

C

her colleagues did not want to represent her

D

she had quarelled with her colleagues

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Telling lies has become second nature of Kunle. This means that Kunle

A

rarely tells lies

B

always tells lies

C

tells lies has become second thoughts

D

learnt to tell lies from childhood

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. For us to accomplish the task successfully, all hands must be on deck. This means that every body

A

should push with his hands

B

will have to travel by sea

C

must cooperate

D

should take a test before continuing the task

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. The wedding was attended by the cream of the society. This means that the wedding was attended by

A

everybody in the society

B

only those who were invited

C

very important people

D

only the educated people

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. I want you to keep an eye on that child. This means that I want you to

A

discipline the child

B

keep the child busy all the time

C

punish the child if he misbehaves

D

watch the child all the time

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. It appears Sade's success at the last examination has gone to her head. This means that Sade is

A

conceited

B

too happy

C

crazy

D

impudent

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Little Sheila is always as lively as a kitten. This means that Sheila is always

A

wearing bright dresses

B

very realistic in what she does

C

moving quickly like a kitten

D

gay and cheerful

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. This masquerade appears once in a blue moon. This means that the masquerade appears

A

on very rare occasions

B

when the moon is blue

C

whenever a special request is made

D

once a month

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Okon is quite hardworking but his problem is that he has too many irons in the fire . This means that Okon

A

is a blacksmith

B

takes on more problems than he can cope with

C

is very good at solving problem

D

is a very successful businessman

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 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 group of words as used in the sentence. It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon race

A

courage

B

determination

C

energy

D

intelligence

E

cleverness

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1990 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or group 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 group of words as used in the sentence. But for the principal actor the play would have been dull.

A

important

B

head

C

master

D

famous

E

main

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