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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 541:
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The amount he donated was small. He said it was his widows' mite. This means that
  • A He was a widow
  • B He was miserly
  • C It was all he could honestly afford
  • D He could have given more
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Question 542:
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The friendship between Segun and Shehu has turned sour. This means that Segun and Shehu are
  • A No longer friends
  • B Still friends
  • C Better friends now
  • D Getting to understand each other
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Question 543:
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The drive smelt a rat when the policeman asked him to stop. This means that the driver was
  • A Reckless
  • B Suspicious
  • C Careful
  • D Offensive
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Question 544:
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The students were advised to face their studies and let sleeping dogs lie. This means that the students should
  • A Obey the authorities
  • B Organize themselves properly
  • C Leave matters as they are now
  • D Be as watchful as sleeping dogs
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Question 545:
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
From the way Ngozi behaves, it is obvious she is a greenhorn. This means that the students should
  • A Arrogant
  • B Cautious
  • C Inexperienced
  • D Uncivilized
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