English Language 2008 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 21 :

• WAEC 2008

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Daylight armed-robbery is a common.........in big cities.

A. Plan
B. Site
C. Exercise
D. Phenomenon

Question 22 :

• WAEC 2008

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 Joe was threatened with suspension he made a clean breast of his offence. This means that Joe

A. Ran away
B. Made friends with the other offenders
C. Told the whole truth
D. Pleaded innocence

Question 23 :

• WAEC 2008

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 Eunice was discharged from hospital she was a shadow of her former self. This means that she

A. Looked like a shadow
B. Was withdrwn
C. Had changed a little
D. Was thin and weak

Question 24 :

• WAEC 2008

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.
Chinwe can be stubborn yet I have a soft spot for her. This means that I

A. Am fond of Chinwe even through she is stubborn
B. Alone know how to control Chinwe
C. Dislike Chinwe for stubborness
D. Have a cure for her stubbornness

Question 25 :

• WAEC 2008

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 principal is high-handed with his staff. This means that the principal

A. Respects his staff highly
B. Is very friendly and easy-going with his staff
C. Uses his authority over his staff sternly
D. Shakes hands with his staff frequently