Waec English language 1997 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 1997

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I was struck by the broad sweep of her argument. This means that her argument

A. Covered all parts of the subject
B. Focused only on a specific aspect of the subject
C. Was well presented and in good lauguage
D. Was poorly presented and not well focused.

Question 27:

• WAEC 1997

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The party was really going with a swing when somebody called me out. This means that when I was called out the party was

A. Just starting
B. Almost ended
C. About mid-way
D. Very enjoyable

Question 28:

• WAEC 1997

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The boys ran away with their tails between their legs: This shows that the boy left

A. As great winners
B. Completely defeated
C. Utterly confused
D. After destroying so much

Question 29:

• WAEC 1997

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
He said he was a master of electronics, but I knew he was talking through his hat. This means that I knew he was

A. Relying on some else's ideas
B. Merely relying on what he had studied
C. Talking very modestly
D. Claiming what he knew nothing about

Question 30:

• WAEC 1997

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My brother's driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that his driving could make one

A. Get very worried
B. Enjoy one's journey
C. Feel very bored
D. Feel very relaxed