Waec English language 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 1991

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.
Emeka had a field day at the dancing competition. This means that Emeka

A. Performed woefully
B. Fell down on the field while others were dancing
C. Triumphed in all aspects of the competition
D. Withdrew from the competition at the last minute.

Question 22:

• WAEC 1991

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.
Femi's plans amount to building castles in the air. This means that Feml's plans are

A. Beautiful
B. Practicable
C. Interesting
D. Unrealizable

Question 23:

• WAEC 1991

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 appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This means that

A. The actor sang beautifully during the play
B. The play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
C. The play was the actor's last appearance before the died
D. The last play was the actor's best performance

Question 24:

• WAEC 1991

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.
Akpan does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Akpan

A. Does not waste time in doing things
B. Is a very wicked man
C. Cuts the grass in his field reguarly
D. Cares only about himself

Question 25:

• WAEC 1991

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 words as used in the sentence.
Edet will have to face the consequences of his rash action.

A. Results
B. Answer
C. Antecedents
D. Prognosis
E. Accusation