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WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to
A
tolerate her behaviour
B
understand her behaviour
C
determine her behaviour
D
consider her behaviour
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
put out ; to accept someone or something unpleasant in a patient way. To tolerate
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45839)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops
A
has reached a critical stage
B
killed a lot of rebels
C
were ready for peace
D
defended their territory bravely
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The olive is an ancient symbol meaning “let us make peace” and the willingness to bring conflict to a conclusion. If you extend an olive branch, therefore, means that you want to make peace with someone after an argument, fight or disagreement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45844)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he
A
suddenly fell ill
B
became nervous
C
lost his imagination
D
reject the offer
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Cold feet is a phrase which refers to a person not going through with an action, particularly one which requires long term commitment, due to fear, uncertainty, and doubt.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45848)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to
A
keep his plans secret
B
change his mind
C
control himself
D
keep the matter to himself
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
pull himself together; to become calm and behave normally again after being angry or upset:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45849)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has
A
gone oversees
B
gone mad
C
lost his job
D
been very ill
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
around the bend; slang for Crazy; mentally confused or unable to act in a reasonable way
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45851)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man
A
wanted to avoid disgrace
B
did not want to be slapped
C
wanted to preserve his looks
D
did not want to be a debtor
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
save someone's face; enable someone to avoid humiliation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45853)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
Modou is endowed with a great potential.
A
enlightened
B
provided
C
gifted
D
inspired
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Endowed; supply, furnish, equip, invest, give, present, favour
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45870)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
Collaboration is essential to success of the team
A
desired
B
indespensable
C
effective
D
appropraite
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Essential; absolutely necessary; extremely important.
indespensable; absolutely necessary.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45872)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
I really wish to assure you that we now have a reliable leader.
A
Dependable
B
realistic
C
sensible
D
resolute
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
reliable; consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Dependable; trustworthy and reliable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45873)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
Children often behave badly out of ignorance
A
illiteracy
B
inexperience
C
unfamiliarity
D
simplicity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "ignorance" in the given sentence means a lack of knowledge or awareness. The term that is nearest in meaning to "ignorance" among the options is "inexperience."
"Illiteracy" (Option A) refers specifically to a lack of ability to read and write, and it does not capture the broader sense of lacking knowledge or awareness.
"Unfamiliarity" (Option C) is related to not being familiar with something, but it doesn't quite capture the depth of lacking knowledge or awareness as expressed in the sentence.
"Simplicity" (Option D) refers to the quality or condition of being simple, not necessarily to a lack of knowledge or awareness.
Therefore, "inexperience" (Option B) is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with the idea that children behave badly due to a lack of knowledge or experience.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45875)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
This is a chance of a life time
A
an advantage
B
a privilege
C
an opportuinity
D
a possibility
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
an opportunuty of something happening.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45877)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
She lived a virtuous life
A
modest
B
brave
C
normal
D
righteous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
virtuous ; having or showing high moral standards.
righteous; morally right or justifiable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45879)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
Olu insisted on his freedom to choose his career.
A
wish
B
independence
C
ability
D
right
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
freedom; the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
Right; a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45880)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
Hindering justice may earn you a fine
A
impeding
B
retarding
C
stopping
D
Delaying
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Hindering; make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.
impeding; delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45881)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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.
The professor's explanation of the point was very lucid
A
long
B
clear
C
prompt
D
complicated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
lucid; expressed clearly; easy to understand.
clear; easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45882)