Waec English language 2015 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• 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
The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops

A. Has reached a critical stage
B. Killed a lot of rebels
C. Were ready for peace
D. Defended their territory bravely

Question 27:

• 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
At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he

A. Suddenly fell ill
B. Became nervous
C. Lost his imagination
D. Reject the offer

Question 28:

• 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 advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to

A. Keep his plans secret
B. Change his mind
C. Control himself
D. Keep the matter to himself

Question 29:

• 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 sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has

A. Gone oversees
B. Gone mad
C. Lost his job
D. Been very ill

Question 30:

• 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
The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man

A. Wanted to avoid disgrace
B. Did not want to be slapped
C. Wanted to preserve his looks
D. Did not want to be a debtor