Waec English language 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• 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.
When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head.This means that only the Principal

A. Was not injured
B. Held his head high
C. Remained calm
D. Hid himself

Question 27:

• 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.
Grace failed Mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will

A. Be more vigilant
B. Work harder
C. Cling to her books
D. Examine both sides of a leaf

Question 28:

• 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 woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband

A. In both good and bad health
B. When he was fat and when he got thin
C. Whether he was behaving well or badly
D. In both good and bad circumstances

Question 29:

• 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.
Jumai thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determined to

A. Arrest her
B. Confront her
C. Prove that she can make a mistake
D. Make her agree that am right

Question 30:

• 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 preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that

A. There is a good side to all misfortunes
B. When there is life there is hope
C. To lose is a common noccurrence
D. Everybody must encounter misfortune in life