Waec English language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 1990

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
For us to accomplish the task successfully, all hands must be on deck. This means that every body

A. Should push with his hands
B. Will have to travel by sea
C. Must cooperate
D. Should take a test before continuing the task

Question 22:

• WAEC 1990

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The wedding was attended by the cream of the society. This means that the wedding was attended by

A. Everybody in the society
B. Only those who were invited
C. Very important people
D. Only the educated people

Question 23:

• WAEC 1990

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
I want you to keep an eye on that child. This means that I want you to

A. Discipline the child
B. Keep the child busy all the time
C. Punish the child if he misbehaves
D. Watch the child all the time

Question 24:

• WAEC 1990

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
It appears Sade's success at the last examination has gone to her head. This means that Sade is

A. Conceited
B. Too happy
C. Crazy
D. Impudent

Question 25:

• WAEC 1990

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Little Sheila is always as lively as a kitten. This means that Sheila is always

A. Wearing bright dresses
B. Very realistic in what she does
C. Moving quickly like a kitten
D. Gay and cheerful