Waec English language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• 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.
This masquerade appears once in a blue moon. This means that the masquerade appears

A. On very rare occasions
B. When the moon is blue
C. Whenever a special request is made
D. Once a month

Question 27:

• 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.
Okon is quite hardworking but his problem is that he has too many irons in the fire . This means that Okon

A. Is a blacksmith
B. Takes on more problems than he can cope with
C. Is very good at solving problem
D. Is a very successful businessman

Question 28:

• WAEC 1990

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon race

A. Courage
B. Determination
C. Energy
D. Intelligence
E. Cleverness

Question 29:

• WAEC 1990

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
But for the principal actor the play would have been dull.

A. Important
B. Head
C. Master
D. Famous
E. Main

Question 30:

• WAEC 1990

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
An open car has no protection against the elements

A. Weather
B. Emergency
C. Molecule
D. Atoms
E. Atmosphere