Waec English language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Despite the different economic measures taken by the government, the country is not yet out of the wood

A. On the right path
B. Underveloped
C. Generating enough money from its forest resources
D. Free from difficulties
E. Above comfort

Question 12:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Our house swept the board in the inter-house sports competition.

A. Prepared the field
B. Came last
C. Was completely successful
D. Was only partially successful
E. Won a consolation prize

Question 13:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire outbreak that every cloud has a
silverlining

A. The loss is a common
B. Verybody must witness misfortunes in life
C. Every cloud has some silvery lines behind it
D. When there is life there is hope
E. There ia a good side to all misfortunes

Question 14:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
My father always advised me to take time by the forelock

A. Use an opportunity promptly
B. Take things easy
C. Be clever
D. Always hurry up
E. Think twice before i act

Question 15:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Soyinka has

A. Become rich
B. Become distinguished
C. Scored high marks
D. Stressed his point
E. Won the competition for authors