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WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kola: You really worked hard to win the case.
Didia: You don't know the half of it. This means that.
A
it wasn't as difficult as Kola had thought
B
Kola's statement wasn't actually correct
C
it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine
D
Winning the case didn't mean much to Kola
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If someone does not know the half of it, they know that a situation is bad but do not know how serious it is:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48391)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi
A
displays his cleverness in an annoying way
B
is not as clever as he thinks
C
pleases everyone he meets
D
hides how clever he really is
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
be too clever by half: to be too confident of your own intelligence in a way that annoys other people.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48393)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He was such a brilliant footballer!
A
an inspired
B
an intelligent
C
a dazzling
D
skillful
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 #48398)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Politician is a fluent speaker.
A
an eloquent
B
a superficial
C
an insightful
D
a persuasive
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 #48400)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.
A
compulsion
B
desire
C
need
D
courage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"urge" refers to a strong desire or impulse, particularly the compelling drive or motivation to succeed in life. The word "desire" closely aligns with the meaning of "urge" in this context. Both convey a strong wish or longing for something and in this case, it's the desire for success. So, in the given sentence, the word "urge" is used to express the strong inner drive or desire that everyone has to succeed in life. Therefore, option B. "desire" is the most suitable choice.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48401)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
A
tight
B
deep
C
dense
D
close
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 #48403)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
That was a timely intervention.
A
suitable
B
accurate
C
prompt
D
major
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 #48405)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.
A
painstaking
B
ambitious
C
pleasant
D
daring
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 #48408)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.
A
deceitful
B
trivial
C
unexpected
D
difficult
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When we describe a situation as "tricky," we mean that it is not straightforward or easy to deal with. It often involves complexities or challenges that require careful handling and consideration. In the given sentence, "We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky," the speaker is expressing caution because they recognize that the situation is not simple or easy to navigate.
Therefore, option D, "difficult," is the most suitable choice because it captures the sense of complexity and challenges associated with a tricky situation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48411)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I think that his essay is impeccable.
A
erroneous
B
correct
C
satisfactory
D
faultless
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 #48413)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
There has been a marked change in her study habit.
A
significant
B
real
C
full
D
complete
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 #48414)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He was directed to write the letter.
A
advised
B
instructed
C
persuaded
D
forced
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 #48415)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Every one of the students _______ to be excited about the excursion.
A
was seeming
B
is seeming
C
seem
D
seems
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Every one of the students seems to be excited about the excursion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48418)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We should assist the poor ________ ?
A
shall we
B
isn't it
C
shouldn't we
D
we shouldn't
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This is a question tag structure. The statement "We should assist the poor" is an affirmative sentence, so the question tag should be negative.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48420)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Either he or you ______ to clean up the mess.
A
has
B
have
C
were
D
was
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 #48424)