Waec English language Past Questions and Answers

Question 441:

• 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.
The way the young pupils were chasing the poor mad woman made my blood boil. This means that

A. The pupils were made to chase the poor woman
B. I was agitated about the action of the pupils
C. The woman was angry with the pupils
D. My blood was actually boiling becasue the pupils maltreated the mad woman

Question 442:

• 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.
The former chairman has no moral right to criticize the present chairman because he too has a skeleton in the cupboard. This means that the

A. Former chairman has an unpleasant secret that is hidden
B. Present chairman has not done anything wrog so far
C. Former chairman maintained a very low moral standard during his tenure
D. Former chairman kept a very terrifying skeleton in a large cupoard

Question 443:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Femi's comments were germane to the issue under discussion.

A. Confidential
B. Redundant
C. Crucial
D. Critical
E. Relevant

Question 444:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The testimony of the witness absolved the accused of the charges.

A. Condemned
B. Implicated
C. Criticized
D. Blamed
E. Cleared

Question 445:

• WAEC 1992

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
The supreme court set aside the ruling of the High Court

A. Upheld
B. Nullified
C. Agreed with
D. Justified
E. Rebuked