Waec English language 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 2002

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 I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

A. Defend me
B. Act in my absence
C. Protect my position
D. Be strong in my absence

Question 27:

• WAEC 2002

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 I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

A. Defend me
B. Act in my absence
C. Protect my position
D. Be strong in my absence

Question 28:

• WAEC 2002

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 senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator

A. Has the most comfortable house
B. Speaks about the comfort of his house
C. Owns the last house on comfort street
D. Has a house that is not comfortable

Question 29:

• WAEC 2002

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 given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

A. Everyone stood up to clap for me
B. Everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me
C. Everyone congratulated me
D. I was asked to stand up

Question 30:

• WAEC 2002

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 given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

A. Everyone stood up to clap for me
B. Everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me
C. Everyone congratulated me
D. I was asked to stand up