Waec English language 1992 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 1992

From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government

A. Indefatigable
B. Complete
C. Questionable
D. Unalloyed
E. Indiscriminate

Question 22:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Though we lost the match, we will get even with our opponents in the next round. This means that

A. Our opponents were just lucky to win
B. We will win the next match
C. We will not play again
D. The two teams are not evenly matched

Question 23:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He was retrenched last year and now he is only the shadow of his former self. This means that he

A. Looks very well
B. Is just like his shadow
C. Is very thin and weak
D. Is very fearful

Question 24:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Due to poor visibility all aircraft were grounded at the Kano Airport for two days. This means that.

A. All aircraft had mechanical problems
B. The runway at Kano Airport was damaged
C. No aircraft could take off
D. There was a visible disturbance at Kano Airport

Question 25:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Getting six distinctions in your mock examinations is praiseworthy but do not allow it to get into year head. This means that the good result

A. Has made you mad
B. Has not bothered you
C. Could be better
D. Should not make you conceited