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WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always... to his opinions
A
hoild in
B
hold on
C
give out
D
hold off
E
hold back
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 #23239)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
He intentionally threw the documents away and somebody ... burnt them
A
carelessly
B
willingly
C
accidentally
D
foolishly
E
fortunately
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 #23240)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The crops the farmer planted were .... by some naughty boys.
A
sowed
B
weeded
C
destroyed
D
cultivated
E
uprooted
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 #23241)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural areas; he preferred one in the ...area
A
local
B
urban
C
municipal
D
township
E
zonal
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 #23242)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The candidates were told that passing the examination wasn't a passport to getting an admission.
A
a guarantee of
B
a suggestion in
C
an equivalent
D
a necessity for
E
an intention for
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 #23243)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
She tried to throw dust in my eyes
A
blow dust into my eyes
B
fight me
C
rebuke me
D
mislead me
E
make me blind
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression "throw dust in my eyes" is an idiomatic expression, and in this context, it is not meant to be taken literally. Instead, it is used metaphorically to convey the idea of attempting to deceive or mislead someone.
So, the most appropriate interpretation is:
D. mislead me
This implies that the person tried to deceive or trick the speaker rather than physically throwing dust into their eyes. The expression is commonly used to describe attempts to confuse or mislead someone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23244)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Despite the different economic measures taken by the government, the country is not yet out of the wood
A
on the right path
B
underveloped
C
generating enough money from its forest resources
D
free from difficulties
E
above comfort
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 #23245)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Our house swept the board in the inter-house sports competition.
A
prepared the field
B
came last
C
was completely successful
D
was only partially successful
E
won a consolation prize
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 #23246)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire outbreak that every cloud has a
silverlining
A
the loss is a common
B
verybody must witness misfortunes in life
C
every cloud has some silvery lines behind it
D
when there is life there is hope
E
there ia a good side to all misfortunes
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 #23247)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
My father always advised me to take time by the forelock
A
use an opportunity promptly
B
take things easy
C
be clever
D
always hurry up
E
think twice before i act
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 #23248)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Soyinka has made his mark in the literary world.
A
become rich
B
become distinguished
C
scored high marks
D
stressed his point
E
won the competition for authors
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The interpretation that is appropriate for the sentence "Soyinka has made his mark in the literary world" is: B. become distinguished. This means that Soyinka has achieved recognition and success in the field of literature, indicating that he is distinguished in the literary world.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23249)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made.
A
befitting reward
B
wet comfort
C
an affectionate consideration
D
well deserved
E
a poor consolation
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 #23250)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made
A
befitting reward
B
wet comfort
C
an affectionate consideration
D
well deserved
E
a poor consolation
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 #23251)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend
A
cheat her boyfriend
B
admire her boyfriend
C
fight her boyfriend
D
wear her boyfriend's glove
E
be close relations with her boyfriend
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 #23252)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1989
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 you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth
A
narrowly
B
jumping
C
seriously injured
D
holding on to another person's hair
E
crying for help
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 #23253)