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WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
We saw Ada, of all people, dancing. This means
A
we saw Ada for the first time
B
we saw Ada dancing with everyone
C
Ada didn't want us to see her dancing
D
we were surprised to see Ada dancing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
There were surprised to see Ada dancing
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45253)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
There were clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba
A
supported the wrong person
B
argued blindly
C
abandoned this position
D
bet on a loosing horse
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 #45254)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
I knew that they were economical with the the truth. This means that they
A
were being honest
B
did not know the truth
C
did not know enough about the matter
D
knew more than they were prepared to say
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
economical with the truth: avoiding stating the true facts about a situation, or lying about it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45255)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means that she wanted to find out
A
what has made him become lean
B
what he was spending his money
C
why he was upset
D
why he ignored him
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
''eating him'' ; used to ask why someone seems angry or upset
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45256)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me
A
dizzy
B
angry
C
sad
D
anxious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
see red; become very angry suddenly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45257)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he
A
succeeded finally
B
accepted defeat
C
gained confidence
D
became indifferent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
throw in the towel : to admit defeat . to stop trying to do something because you have realized that you cannot succeed
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45258)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have
A
been defeated three times
B
defeated three teams consectively
C
been defeated by three teams
D
suffered three consecutive defeats
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
third consecutive defeat
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45259)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being
A
applauded
B
picketed
C
criticized
D
shielded
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Under siege; is a phrase meaning "to be experiencing an attack
picket : a worker or group of workers who protest outside a building to prevent other workers from going inside
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45261)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
Most people abhor nagging.
A
scorn
B
despise
C
reject
D
slight
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Abhor; regard with disgust and hatred.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45264)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
I really hope beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.
A
generous
B
polite
C
gracious
D
gentle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
kind; A helpful and considerate nature
gracious; pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45267)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
I personally think that the costume outlandish
A
outdated
B
strange
C
unique
D
foreign
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
outlandish; looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45271)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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 as it is used in the sentence
He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.
A
defend
B
secure
C
shield
D
support
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
fortify; provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.
Synonyms; secure, protect, surround
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45274)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
This is one decision you cannot defend.
A
justify
B
explain
C
support
D
express
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word “defend” as used in the sentence means to give valid reasons or arguments for something. This matches the sense of “defend” in the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45277)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
He simply dislikes he's wife's inordinate demands for money.
A
frequent
B
excessive
C
repeated
D
indecent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
inordinate ;unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45280)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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 as it is used in the sentence
Bravery is Victor's most dominant trait
A
admirable
B
outstanding
C
suitable
D
influencial
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
dominant ; having power and influence over others.
synonyms; presiding, ruling, governing, controlling, outstanding
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45285)