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WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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.
Most people usually steer a middle course in all they do. This means that most people
A
travel quite slowly
B
work very hard
C
live and do things moderately
D
do not driver very fast
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "steer a middle course" is an idiom that means to take a moderate or balanced approach in life or decision-making in order to avoid extremes.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25583)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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.
She delivered her speech without turning a hair. This means that she delivered her speech without
A
any emotion
B
combing her hair
C
nodding
D
looking up
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 #25584)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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.
Although wrestling is popular, it is not my cup of tea. This means that wrestling
A
is rough
B
is a primitive game
C
does not interest me
D
is not lucrative
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 #25585)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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 marathon is a gruelling race
A
powerful
B
exhausting
C
interesting
D
distant
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 #25586)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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 works of art in this gallery are priceless
A
irreplaceable
B
precious
C
invaluable
D
durable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When you say something is invaluable it means it has so much value that it cant be quantified. And that is exactly what priceless means. something that is so valuable, precious, useful and important that you cant put a price on it.
Example; The air we breath is invaluable, priceless.
Invaluable means priceless, extremely useful; indispensable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25587)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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 detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects.
A
excited
B
worried
C
confused
D
discouraged
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 #25588)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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.
My father was sceptical about the story I told him.
A
ignorant
B
doubtful
C
embarrassed
D
lukewarm
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 #25589)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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.
My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn't hear me come in.
A
fascinated
B
thrilled
C
absorbed
D
overwhelmed
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 #25590)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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 politician has an inordinate desire to become president.
A
unproven
B
excessive
C
inceassant
D
incredible
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 #25591)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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 chairman was given a tumultuous welcome
A
strange
B
pleasant
C
noisy
D
well-organized
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 #25592)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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.
Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability
A
absolute
B
normal
C
partial
D
faithful
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 #25593)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
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 evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused.
A
verified
B
alleged
C
confirmed
D
signed
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 #25594)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite.....
A
unskilful
B
dishonest
C
unsuccessful
D
unqualified
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 #25595)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The university has a large yearly intake: very few..............take place.
A
turnouts
B
rejections
C
expulsions
D
obstructions
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "intake" refers to the admission or enrollment of new students into the university. The opposite of intake would be the rejection of students by the university, which is best captured by "rejections".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25596)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make................ones.
A
polite
B
complimentary
C
interesting
D
honest
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 #25597)