Waec English language 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• 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 robbery suspect said he made his earlier confessional statement under duress. This means that he made it

A. Because he was forced to
B. In the presence of a judge
C. Because he took an oath
D. With the help of his lawyer

Question 27:

• 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 unrefined behaviour, the visitors were given preferential treatment.This means that the visitors were

A. Ill-treated because of their coarseness
B. Treated with caution
C. Well-treated despite their crudity
D. Attended to first by the doctor

Question 28:

• 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.
Onome's father blew his top at the news of his performance in the examination. This means that he

A. Was overjoyed
B. Whistled loudly
C. Was very angry
D. Was impressed

Question 29:

• 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.
There is no question of either of you getting the job, the manager said, This means that

A. The manager would not ask any question about the job
B. Both of them would get the job
C. Only one of them would get the job
D. Neither of them would get the job

Question 30:

• 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.
Jumoke knew that her husband had had a drop too many when he asked her to pack out. This means that her husband was

A. Sleepy
B. Confused
C. Drunk
D. Joking