Waec English language 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 2016

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
I knew that they were economical with the the truth. This means that they

A. Were being honest
B. Did not know the truth
C. Did not know enough about the matter
D. Knew more than they were prepared to say

Question 27:

• WAEC 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means that she wanted to find out

A. What has made him become lean
B. What he was spending his money
C. Why he was upset
D. Why he ignored him

Question 28:

• WAEC 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me

A. Dizzy
B. Angry
C. Sad
D. Anxious

Question 29:

• WAEC 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he

A. Succeeded finally
B. Accepted defeat
C. Gained confidence
D. Became indifferent

Question 30:

• WAEC 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have

A. Been defeated three times
B. Defeated three teams consectively
C. Been defeated by three teams
D. Suffered three consecutive defeats