Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 111:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made

A. Befitting reward
B. Wet comfort
C. An affectionate consideration
D. Well deserved
E. A poor consolation

Question 112:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend

A. Cheat her boyfriend
B. Admire her boyfriend
C. Fight her boyfriend
D. Wear her boyfriend's glove
E. Be close relations with her boyfriend

Question 113:

• WAEC 1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth

A. Narrowly
B. Jumping
C. Seriously injured
D. Holding on to another person's hair
E. Crying for help

Question 114:

• WAEC 1989

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for each sentence .
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth

A. Narrowly
B. Jumping
C. Seriously injured
D. Holding on to another person's hair
E. Crying for help

Question 115:

• WAEC 1989

From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable

A. Irreversible
B. Unexpected
C. Accepted
D. Irresponsible
E. Unacceptable