Waec English language 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2009

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 accused was caught red-handed by the police. This means that the accused was

A. Made to wear red gloves
B. Thought to be in danger
C. Found in the very act
D. Found covered with blood

Question 22:

• WAEC 2009

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 greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader?

A. Lacks foresight
B. Has no self-confidence
C. Has bad sight
D. Is easily deceived

Question 23:

• WAEC 2009

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.
He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to

A. Make his fortune somewhere else
B. Seek revenge
C. Seek refuge
D. Avoid being publicly humiliated

Question 24:

• WAEC 2009

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.
John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet

A. Does not like him
B. Is very upset about the matter
C. Has taken the matter very lightly
D. Has had a serious talk with him

Question 25:

• WAEC 2009

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.
His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was

A. Delightful
B. Frightening
C. Interesting
D. Exciting