Waec English language 2015 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he

A. Changed his decision
B. Ran away
C. Felt very disappointed
D. Became very angry

Question 22:

• WAEC 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that

A. John had killed the wolf
B. The money was just sufficient
C. The situation was just desperate
D. John spent money lavishly

Question 23:

• WAEC 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was

A. Offered a pair of boots
B. Promoted
C. Sacked
D. Sent to buy boots

Question 24:

• WAEC 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he

A. Has been suffering alot
B. Lost his pair of shoes
C. Has forgotten about his relatives
D. Has been trying to get used to his new situation

Question 25:

• WAEC 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to

A. Tolerate her behaviour
B. Understand her behaviour
C. Determine her behaviour
D. Consider her behaviour