Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 3381:

• WAEC 2019

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
My aunt's rough driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that her driving could make one

A. Lose the hair on one's head
B. Feel very sad
C. Get very worried
D. Feel like crying

Question 3382:

• WAEC 2019

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father

A. Taught us the riot act
B. Cautioned us 'not to be involved in riots
C. Warned us to stop making trouble
D. Encouraged us to make trouble

Question 3383:

• WAEC 2019

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This means that telling him that would

A. Make him very sad
B. Meet his expectations
C. Greatly disappoint him
D. Make him confirm his suspicion

Question 3384:

• WAEC 2019

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

A. Make a very important decision
B. Retrace his steps
C. Make peace with everyone
D. Take matters seriously

Question 3385:

• WAEC 2019

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Amina is fond of making derogatory remarks about her brother.

A. Inconsiderate
B. Discreet
C. Unnecessary
D. Belittling