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WAEC / WASSCE 2008
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 loan was taken on a gentleman''s agreement. This mean that
A
there was no documentation of the loan
B
two gentlemen witnessed the loan
C
the loan was granted
D
the loan was not be repaid
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 #25764)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
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.
Constructing the road along the coast was difficult but the men had already broken the back of the work before the rains. This means that they had
A
completed the preparations
B
completed the most difficult part of it
C
completed it altogether
D
broken the road
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 #25765)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
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.
Whenever Nkoyo finds herself at a loose end, she goes visiting people. This means that Nkoyo goes visting people whenever she
A
is happy
B
feels worried and confused
C
has nothing to occupy her
D
has no visitors
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 #25766)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
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.
Kola will get the job because his father will surely pull strings for him. This means that his father will
A
give him useful infrmation
B
remove some of his difficulties
C
influence the right people
D
attract attention towards him
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 #25767)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
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.
To give a bronze medal to the athlete who was deliberately intercepted on the track was cold comfort This means that the bronze medal was
A
acceptable to him
B
too cold
C
not adequate compensation
D
rejected by him
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "cold comfort" means a small or inadequate consolation for a loss or unfair treatment. In this context, the athlete was deliberately intercepted (hindered unfairly), and giving them a bronze medal was not enough to make up for the injustice.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25768)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The woman stifled a cry of astonishment as she discovered the identity of the robber.
A
suppressed
B
shouted
C
forced
D
hid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context, "stifled" means to hold back or suppress an expression, in this case, a cry of astonishment. The woman is controlling or restraining herself from crying out loud due to astonishment upon discovering the identity of the robber.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25769)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
That rock is a potential danger to fishing boats.
A
a possible
B
an unexpected
C
an obvious
D
a serious
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 #25770)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Members of the party agreed that some serious thinking is required before a final decision can be taken.
A
meeting
B
consultation
C
consideration
D
appraisal
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 #25771)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements.
A
deep
B
broad
C
narrow-minded
D
kind-hearted
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 #25772)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
All that was left after the riot were the charred remains of the victims.
A
burnt
B
black
C
broken
D
scattered
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 #25773)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The incessant chatter of the pupils irritated the visitor.
A
unceasing
B
meaningless
C
excited
D
loud
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 #25774)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Musa won the debate because he articulated his arguments convincingly.
A
pronounced
B
presented
C
arranged
D
summarized
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 #25775)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I was surprised at the gallantry of the Senegalese peace-keeper.
A
cowardice
B
strength
C
bravery
D
height
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 #25776)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty.
A
ignorance
B
lateness
C
carelessness
D
negligence
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 #25777)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2008
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:
This is a bad case,.......hard you try to defend the accused.
A
however
B
whatever
C
whichever
D
whenever
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 #25778)