Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 331:

• WAEC 1991

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Ugonna passed his examinations with flying colours. This means Ugonna

A. Did very well
B. Wore cloths of different colours
C. Was helped to pass the examination
D. Cheated to pass the examination

Question 332:

• WAEC 1991

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Emeka had a field day at the dancing competition. This means that Emeka

A. Performed woefully
B. Fell down on the field while others were dancing
C. Triumphed in all aspects of the competition
D. Withdrew from the competition at the last minute.

Question 333:

• WAEC 1991

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Femi's plans amount to building castles in the air. This means that Feml's plans are

A. Beautiful
B. Practicable
C. Interesting
D. Unrealizable

Question 334:

• WAEC 1991

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This means that

A. The actor sang beautifully during the play
B. The play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
C. The play was the actor's last appearance before the died
D. The last play was the actor's best performance

Question 335:

• WAEC 1991

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Akpan does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Akpan

A. Does not waste time in doing things
B. Is a very wicked man
C. Cuts the grass in his field reguarly
D. Cares only about himself