Waec English language 2013 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan

A. Gave all that the widow had
B. Was miserly
C. Gave all that he had
D. Could have given more

Question 27:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is

A. Arrogant
B. Inexperienced
C. Inattentive
D. Cautious

Question 28:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician

A. Became over confident
B. Attempted to win cheap popularity
C. Was selfish
D. Went to the gallery

Question 29:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that

A. They are fools
B. Some fools live in Cascadia
C. They are under an illusion
D. They are almost insane

Question 30:

• WAEC 2013

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
While playing a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo

A. Promises to bring two birds home
B. Takes part in a double deal
C. Hopes to achieve two aims with one action
D. Intends to do two things at the same time