Waec English language 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public. This means that she warns us

A. Not to discuss private matters in public
B. To fetch enough water for washing
C. Not to soil our clothes
D. To keep our mouths shut

Question 22:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Let us draw a veil over this matter. This means that we should

A. Avoid discussing the matter
B. Take the matter to court
C. Cover our heads with a veil
D. Get the elders to resolve the matter

Question 23:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Children think their parents are behind the times. This means that they think that their parents are

A. Always late for work
B. Not worried about new things
C. Old fashioned
D. Not duty conscious

Question 24:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Ever since that issue came up. I have been sitting on the fence. This means that I have been

A. Continuously in trouble
B. Sitting alone in the house
C. Walking around to find a job
D. Avoiding stating my opinion

Question 25:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
You must square up to your problems. This means that you have to

A. Deal with your problems effectively
B. Consider your problems from all angles
C. Forget your problems
D. Arrange your problems