Waec English language 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 81:

• WAEC 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never

A. Agreed on politics
B. Engaged in politics
C. Discussed politics
D. Benefited from politics

Question 82:

• WAEC 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen

A. Always gets wet
B. Betrays her friends
C. Interacts freely with other people
D. Stops others from enjoying themselves

Question 83:

• WAEC 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is

A. Generating controversy
B. Being criticized
C. Being scrutinized
D. Causing a riot

Question 84:

• WAEC 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them

A. Infect you
B. Defeat you
C. Bully you
D. Annoy you

Question 85:

• WAEC 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had

A. Not been punished
B. Gone fishing alone
C. Been sent away
D. Not been dismissed