Waec English language 1990 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 1990

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The teacher said that all but one of the sixty candidates scored below a credit grade. This means that

A. All the candidates scored below a credit grade
B. Only one of the candidates scored a credit grade
C. Only one of the candidates scored below a credit grade
D. All the candidates scored a credit grade

Question 42:

• WAEC 1990

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He was charged with complicity ...the abortive coup

A. In
B. For
C. About
D. On

Question 43:

• WAEC 1990

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He was convicted....stealing some bags of cocoa.

A. With
B. In
C. Of
D. For

Question 44:

• WAEC 1990

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Mary said she was acting ... the instructions of the principal.

A. By
B. On
C. For
D. Through

Question 45:

• WAEC 1990

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
......normal circumstances, it is rare to get all registered voters to vote.

A. On
B. By
C. In
D. Under