Waec English language 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 86:

• WAEC 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

A. Make a very important decision
B. Retrace his steps
C. Make peace with everyone
D. Take his studies seriously

Question 87:

• 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 shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better

A. Without her knowing it
B. Much later
C. Before long
D. By spending time with her

Question 88:

• 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 student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was

A. Not audible
B. Not believable
C. Full of suspense
D. Quite thrilling

Question 89:

• WAEC 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I

A. Do not have to study Mathematics
B. Do not understand Mathematics
C. Have never passed Mathematics
D. Cannot avoid studying Mathematics

Question 90:

• WAEC 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I think children are more robust than adults.

A. Healthy and strong
B. Pleasant and cheerful
C. Vital and dependable
D. Plump and curvy