Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 436:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Due to poor visibility all aircraft were grounded at the Kano Airport for two days. This means that.

A. All aircraft had mechanical problems
B. The runway at Kano Airport was damaged
C. No aircraft could take off
D. There was a visible disturbance at Kano Airport

Question 437:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Getting six distinctions in your mock examinations is praiseworthy but do not allow it to get into year head. This means that the good result

A. Has made you mad
B. Has not bothered you
C. Could be better
D. Should not make you conceited

Question 438:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
When Mr. Ojo, the first principal, suddenly left the school it became a regular bedlam. This means that

A. There was noise and confusion everywhere
B. Everybody started coming to school regularly
C. Everybody was happy with his departure
D. Discipline was restored to the school

Question 439:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Segun held the audience spellbound with his superb performance. This means that

A. The play was a good one
B. All the actors put up a good performance
C. All the actors, except Segun, performed very well
D. Members of the audience were captivated by Segun's performance

Question 440:

• WAEC 1992

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Matters came to a head when the man accused his wife of infidelity. This means that the

A. Accusation worsened the relationship between the couple
B. Couple were living peacefull before the accusation
C. Wife had been proved to be unfaithful by the husband
D. Husband hit the wife on the head because of her misbehaviour