Waec English language 2017 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Many of us escaped with the skin of our teet during the crisis. This means that we

A. Lost some of our teeth
B. Narrowly escaped
C. Quickly escaped
D. Had marks on our skin

Question 27:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Peter and Paul get along like a house on fire. This means that they

A. Have a very good relationship
B. Are not on speaking terms
C. Avoid each other always
D. Pretend to like each other

Question 28:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
When Victor's father gave him a new car, he was lost for words. This means that victor

A. Did not like the car
B. Forgot to show gratitude
C. Was overwhelmed
D. Was not grateful

Question 29:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
This film is a cut above the others. This means that it is

A. Cut to look like the others
B. Much better than the others.
C. Different from the others
D. Inferior to the others

Question 30:

• WAEC 2017

After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek when he spoke of vacation abroad. This means that our father was

A. Sincere
B. Courageous
C. Joking
D. Reasonable