Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 3271:

• WAEC 1996

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The workers accused the manager of lying to take the bread out of their mouth. This means that the manager

A. Wanted to deprive them of their means of livelihood
B. Was very selfish
C. Did not tolerate lazy workers
D. Did not show enough sympathy with problems

Question 3272:

• WAEC 1996

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The journalist said his story on the minister was made from observation at close quarters. This means that the

A. Journalist wrote the story within short notice
B. Story was based on an interview conducted in the minister's quarters
C. Journalist had access to certain confidential materials
D. Journalist observed the minister intimately

Question 3273:

• WAEC 1996

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Amaka was the cynosure of all eyes at the party. This means that

A. Everybody looked down at her
B. Everyboody was surprised that she attended the party
C. She was notorious for her behaviour
D. She attracted everbody's attention

Question 3274:

• WAEC 1996

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Olu often goes about with a chip on his shoulder. This means that Olu

A. Behaves in a very rude manner
B. Looks exactly like his father
C. Moves about with the injury on his shoulder
D. Walk with an air of pride and defiance

Question 3275:

• WAEC 1996

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Adamu just can't help giving alms to the poor. This means that Adamu.

A. Gives alms to the poor compulsively
B. Thinks poor people do not deserve pity
C. Helps the poor only
D. Does and give alms to the poor