Waec English language 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2006

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 general wondered whether the new recruits were equal to the task ahead. This means that the general wasn't sure whether the new recruits

A. Were sufficient in number
B. Were old enough
C. Had enough experience
D. Could do the job

Question 42:

• WAEC 2006

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.
Not a single member of the board put in a good word for him. This means that

A. All the members criticized him
B. None of the members said anything favourable about him
C. Some of the members disliked him
D. None of the members spoke kindly to him

Question 43:

• WAEC 2006

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.
Joe is very down to earth. this means that Joe is

A. A good farmer
B. Rather short
C. Practical and sensible
D. Rough and dirty

Question 44:

• WAEC 2006

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 kept her fingers crossed about hearing from John. This means that Mary

A. Had her fingers crossed all day long
B. Waited to see John
C. Hoped that John would contact her
D. Refuesd to write to John

Question 45:

• WAEC 2006

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.
Researchers leave no stone unturned in their quest for solutions. This means that researchers

A. Overturn everything
B. Do everything possible
C. Disturb everybody
D. Need a researchers