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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Mary made a clean breast of everything. This means that Mary
A
won everyone over
B
told the whole truth
C
did everything effficiently
D
changed the way things were done
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 #63270)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Had it not rained, I would have visited you. This means that
A
I visited you even though it rained
B
It did not rain and so I visited you
C
It rained so I did not visit you
D
because it did not rain, I visited you
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This sentence uses the conditional tense to express that if it hadn't rained, the speaker would have visited. Since it did rain, the visit did not happen.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63271)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
I hadn't finished talking to Halima, when she snapped my head off. This means that she
A
gave me a sharp slap
B
rudely interruped me
C
hissed at me
D
ordered me to stop talking
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 #63298)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Franca's behaviour towards Edward leaves much to be desired. This means that Franca's behaviour was
A
unsatisfactory
B
appreciated
C
commendable
D
unexpected
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 #63895)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
The teacher truly had his heart in the right place. This means that he was
A
kind and considerate
B
sharp and thorough
C
simple and modest
D
focused and direct
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 #63897)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Only teachers could afford a car. This means that
A
teachers could afford a car and nothing else
B
teachers and nobody else could afford a car
C
teachers and others could afford a car
D
few teachers could afford a car
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 #63898)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
The night watchman was given the marching orders because of his negligence. This means that he was
A
promoted
B
dismissed
C
counselled
D
suspended
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 #63899)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
My friend is as dull as ditchwater. This means that my friend is
A
dark in complexion
B
extremely boring
C
not intelligent
D
not a troublemaker
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 #63900)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
The director sees Tim as the joker in the pack. This means that the director considers Tim to be
A
unpredictable
B
humourous
C
nonchalant
D
unimportant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means that the director considers Tim to be unpredictable, perhaps someone who adds an element of surprise or unpredictability to the group or situation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63901)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The president of the student union said it was strategic to boycott classes to press home their demands.
A
acceptable
B
ethical
C
practical
D
tactical
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 #63912)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The proscription of the political parties was one of the steps taken by the military.
A
launching
B
expulsion
C
banning
D
removal
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 #63914)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Farmers sometimes go through the frustrating experience of having to watch their produce rot
A
disheartening
B
dismaying
C
annoying
D
frightening
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 #63916)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.
A
amused
B
anticed
C
astonished
D
elated
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 #63918)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress
A
expensive
B
stunning
C
respectable
D
conspicuous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "resplendent" in the sentence "Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress" means very impressive or beautiful, often with a shining quality. The option that is nearest in meaning to "resplendent" in this context is stunning. This word means exceptionally impressive or striking.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #63919)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2022
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
It is foolish to depend entirely on mundane things
A
imported
B
material
C
attractive
D
expensive
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 #63920)