Waec English language 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2016

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They were given an....either pay the rent or vacate the premises.

A. Ultimatum
B. Injuction
C. Admonition
D. Undertaking

Question 22:

• WAEC 2016

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
My school carried the day in the debate. This means that my school

A. Missed the debate
B. Won the debate
C. Choose the date for debate
D. Had very good points

Question 23:

• WAEC 2016

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
We covered much ground at the conference yesterday. This means that we

A. Discussed some issues
B. Treated many issues
C. Used a lot of space
D. Argued about many things

Question 24:

• WAEC 2016

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
We saw Ada, of all people, dancing. This means

A. We saw Ada for the first time
B. We saw Ada dancing with everyone
C. Ada didn't want us to see her dancing
D. We were surprised to see Ada dancing

Question 25:

• WAEC 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
There were clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba

A. Supported the wrong person
B. Argued blindly
C. Abandoned this position
D. Bet on a loosing horse