Waec English language 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 1998

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.
When Audu took that step, he was on the horns of a dilemma. This means that he

A. Was calm and composed
B. Faced a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
C. Had many attractive options
D. Sleept over the matter before he took the step

Question 27:

• WAEC 1998

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.
Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her. This means means that John should

A. Solve his own problems first
B. Rearrange his house
C. Repaint his house
D. Has been banned not be harsh on her

Question 28:

• WAEC 1998

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.
Amuneke has decided to hang his boots. This means that he

A. Is leaving his club for another one
B. Wants a new pair of boots
C. Is about to stop playing the game
D. Has been banned from playing football

Question 29:

• WAEC 1998

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 famous film star found dancing a pretty Kettle of fish. This means that

A. He enjoyed it
B. It was an awkward experience
C. He found dancing as interesting as acting
D. Dancing gave him as much pleasure as a meal of fish

Question 30:

• WAEC 1998

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 minister's explanation begged the question. This means that the minister's explanation

A. Avoided the real issue
B. Adddressed the issue
C. Was false
D. Was convincing