Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 3276:

• 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.
On a crucial issue like this, I am sure that Peter, as usual, will sit on the fence. This means that Peter will

A. Speak out his true feelings
B. Not commit himself to any side
C. Be relaxing in his house instead of speaking out
D. Sit on the wall between the two parties

Question 3277:

• 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.
When Nosa applied for a loan, the bank manager requested him to put his cards on the table. This means that

A. The bank manager requested for a bribe
B. Nosa should show that he has ability to repay the money
C. Nosa should state openly and honestly what he needed the loan for
D. The bank manager is unwilling to grant Nosa any loan

Question 3278:

• 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.
Considering that he earns a very fat salary, the engineer ought to have built a house by now. This means that the engineer

A. Has not built a house because he is still considering his salary
B. Has not built a house though he earns a handsome salary
C. Will spend all the money he earns if he wants to build a house
D. Wants to buld a house but he has not earned sufficient money

Question 3279:

• 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.
John is too courageous a man to be dispirited by that setback. This means that John.

A. Experienced some difficulties but is still determined to succeed
B. Gave up after the setback
C. Lost the will to continue after the difficulties he encountered
D. Gave up the struggle because he did not have enough courage

Question 3280:

• 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.
Hassan should have had that promotion. This means that Hassan

A. Has had the promotion
B. Will not have had the promotion
C. Will have the promotion
D. Did not have the promotion