Waec English language 2011 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 2011

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 chances of passing are very slim. This means that he

A. Will pass
B. Will not pass
C. May not pass
D. Ought to pass

Question 27:

• WAEC 2011

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.
We would never have followed his advice if we had known his reputation. This means that we

A. Knew what people said about him so we refused to obey him
B. Trusted him but did not need any advice
C. Followed his advice because we didn't know him
D. Trusted him but did not take his dvice

Question 28:

• WAEC 2011

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.
All the handsome men left her cold. This means that

A. She needed to wear warm clothes
B. The men took no notice of her
C. She was not impressed by them
D. She felt sad lonely

Question 29:

• WAEC 2011

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.
Sulayman can't help shouting at the members of his team. This means that he

A. Cannot help them without shouting at them
B. Can't help them and can't stop shouting
C. Can't control his emotions and keeps shouting
D. Helps them by cheering them

Question 30:

• WAEC 2011

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.
Out of the blue came his letter inviting me to stay with him. This means that the letter came

A. By air
B. In a blue envelope
C. Came unexpectedly.
D. By sea