Waec English language 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2004

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor listened to my heart-beat with a ..........

A. Microscope
B. Scalpel
C. Chronometer
D. Stethoscope

Question 22:

• WAEC 2004

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was.........and it was not clear to me what she meant.

A. Unknown
B. Unintelligible
C. Indefinite
D. Illegible

Question 23:

• WAEC 2004

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Clara, your writing is difficult to read: you must try to make it..............

A. Easier
B. Legible
C. Large
D. Eligible

Question 24:

• WAEC 2004

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.
Despite their newness on the job, the workers were remunerated rather handsomely. This means that

A. The salaries were poor
B. Those paid were handsome in appearance
C. The salaries were attractive
D. The workers were paid by handsome accountants

Question 25:

• WAEC 2004

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 plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialize. This means that

A. The arrangements did not work out as wished
B. The plan was badly executed
C. It was difficult to obtain the materials
D. The plan did not meet the required specifications