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WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Out of the blue came his letter inviting me to stay with him. This means that the letter came
A
by air
B
in a blue envelope
C
came unexpectedly.
D
by sea
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
without warning; unexpectedly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26065)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Femi spends precious time building castles in the air. This means that Femi
A
wants to build castles
B
thinks of impracticable things
C
is a designer of castles
D
has made a lot of money
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To create dreams, hopes, or plans that are impossible, unrealistic, or have very little chance of succeeding.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26066)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Considering his huge salary, the Director ought to have built a house by now. This means that the Director
A
is not satisfied with his salary
B
has not built a house yet
C
earns a lot his house is still not ready
D
does not have enough money to build a house
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means that the director doesn't own a house despite the increase in his income.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26067)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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.
Nowadays, children are given much more latitude than before.
A
advice
B
freedom
C
luxury
D
variety
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Latitude; scope for freedom of action or thought.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26068)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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.
My neighbour lives a humdrum life.
A
busy
B
careless
C
monotonous
D
humble
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Humdrum; lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
monotonous; dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26069)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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 Manager described the new accountant as a man of impeccable character.
A
serious
B
dangerous
C
faultless
D
rigid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Impeccable; in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26070)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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 teacher sent the boy out of the class for his impertinence
A
timidity
B
indifference
C
rudeness
D
cheating
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Impertinence; lack of respect; rudeness.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26071)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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 book is the abridged version of the original.
A
edited
B
detailed
C
shortened
D
revised
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Abridged; (of a piece of writing) having been shortened.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26072)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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.
After the riot, the streets were blocked with charred vehicles.
A
destroyed
B
vandalized
C
broken
D
burnt
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
charred; burnt and blackened.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26073)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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 thief's jail terms are to run concurrently.
A
consecutively
B
alternatively
C
immediately
D
simultaneously
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
concurrently; at the same time; simultaneously
simultaneously; at the same time.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26074)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
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:
The rapper's popularity is beginning to wane
A
disappear
B
change
C
disperse
D
decline
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Wane; become weak. To decrease in strength, intensity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26075)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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 doctor told his patient about all the things that could impair his health.
A
attack
B
terminate
C
damage
D
reduce
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Impair; to weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26076)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of 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 fat old woman looked comical in those trousers.
A
shabby
B
ridiculous
C
strange
D
awkward
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Comical; amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way.
Ridiculous; deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26077)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
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:
When I arrived, I noticed that he.............the kitchen
A
had swept
B
has swept
C
is sweeping
D
will sweep
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When I arrived, I noticed that he had swept the kitchen,
Swept is the past tense and past participle of sweep, likewise had is the past tense and past participle of have
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26078)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
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:
He was dismissed because he ............. the cheque.
A
must not issue
B
ought not to issue
C
should not have issued
D
will have issued
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He was dismissed because he should not have issued the cheque.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26079)