Waec English language 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• 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 runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made.

A. Befitting reward
B. Wet comfort
C. An affectionate consideration
D. Well deserved
E. A poor consolation

Question 17:

• 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 runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made

A. Befitting reward
B. Wet comfort
C. An affectionate consideration
D. Well deserved
E. A poor consolation

Question 18:

• 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.
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend

A. Cheat her boyfriend
B. Admire her boyfriend
C. Fight her boyfriend
D. Wear her boyfriend's glove
E. Be close relations with her boyfriend

Question 19:

• 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.
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth

A. Narrowly
B. Jumping
C. Seriously injured
D. Holding on to another person's hair
E. Crying for help

Question 20:

• WAEC 1989

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for each sentence .
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth

A. Narrowly
B. Jumping
C. Seriously injured
D. Holding on to another person's hair
E. Crying for help