Waec English language 2013 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2013

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business

A. Inquisitive
B. Friendly
C. Concerned
D. Busy

Question 22:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali

A. Does not waste time in doing things
B. Is very wicked
C. Cuts the grass in his field always
D. Is very selfish

Question 23:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that

A. Handles bad goods
B. Refunds money to her customers
C. Tricks her customers into accepting bad products
D. Pays the penalty for selling faulty goods

Question 24:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo

A. Has become proud because of his learning
B. Has learnt too much
C. Has been made mad by his learning
D. Feels that only learning is important

Question 25:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that

A. Every student attended school regularly
B. Punctuality was the order of the day
C. Many students boycotted classes
D. There was noise and confusion in the school