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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences A befitting................was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist

A

tribute

B

reward

C

contribution

D

praise

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. The accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was

A

made to wear red gloves

B

thought to be in danger

C

found in the very act

D

found covered with blood

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. The greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?

A

lacks foresight

B

has no self-confidence

C

has bad sight

D

is easily deceived

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to

A

make his fortune somewhere else

B

seek revenge

C

seek refuge

D

avoid being publicly humiliated

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet

A

does not like him

B

is very upset about the matter

C

has taken the matter very lightly

D

has had a serious talk with him

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was

A

delightful

B

frightening

C

interesting

D

exciting

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal

A

was not injured

B

held his head high

C

remained calm

D

hid himself

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will

A

be more vigilant

B

work harder

C

cling to her books

D

examine both sides of a leaf

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. The woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband

A

in both good and bad health

B

when he was fat and when he got thin

C

whether he was behaving well or badly

D

in both good and bad circumstances

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to

A

arrest her

B

confront her

C

prove that she can make a mistake

D

make her agree that am right

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation

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. The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that

A

there is a good side to all misfortunes

B

when there is life there is hope

C

to lose is a common noccurrence

D

everybody must encounter misfortune in life

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence. I concede that I am wrong on this point.

A

admit

B

pledge

C

declare

D

conclude

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence. Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.

A

rose

B

elevated

C

expanded

D

developed

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence. The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.

A

enraged

B

disapponted

C

displeased

D

frightened

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence. The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event

A

an unfortunate

B

a disastrous

C

a devilish

D

an influriating

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