2016 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers (page 3)

21

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

My school carried the day in the debate. This means that my school

A

missed the debate

B

won the debate

C

choose the date for debate

D

had very good points

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22

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

We covered much ground at the conference yesterday. This means that we

A

discussed some issues

B

treated many issues

C

used a lot of space

D

argued about many things

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23

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

We saw Ada, of all people, dancing. This means

A

we saw Ada for the first time

B

we saw Ada dancing with everyone

C

Ada didn't want us to see her dancing

D

we were surprised to see Ada dancing

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24

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

A

supported the wrong person

B

argued blindly

C

abandoned this position

D

bet on a loosing horse

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25

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

I knew that they were economical with the the truth. This means that they

A

were being honest

B

did not know the truth

C

did not know enough about the matter

D

knew more than they were prepared to say

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26

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means that she wanted to find out

A

what has made him become lean

B

what he was spending his money

C

why he was upset

D

why he ignored him

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27

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me

A

dizzy

B

angry

C

sad

D

anxious

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28

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he

A

succeeded finally

B

accepted defeat

C

gained confidence

D

became indifferent

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29

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have

A

been defeated three times

B

defeated three teams consectively

C

been defeated by three teams

D

suffered three consecutive defeats

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30

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being

A

applauded

B

picketed

C

criticized

D

shielded

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