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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 226:
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The wedding was attended by the cream of the society. This means that the wedding was attended by
  • A Everybody in the society
  • B Only those who were invited
  • C Very important people
  • D Only the educated people
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Question 227:
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
I want you to keep an eye on that child. This means that I want you to
  • A Discipline the child
  • B Keep the child busy all the time
  • C Punish the child if he misbehaves
  • D Watch the child all the time
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Question 228:
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
It appears Sade's success at the last examination has gone to her head. This means that Sade is
  • A Conceited
  • B Too happy
  • C Crazy
  • D Impudent
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Question 229:
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Little Sheila is always as lively as a kitten. This means that Sheila is always
  • A Wearing bright dresses
  • B Very realistic in what she does
  • C Moving quickly like a kitten
  • D Gay and cheerful
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Question 230:
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
This masquerade appears once in a blue moon. This means that the masquerade appears
  • A On very rare occasions
  • B When the moon is blue
  • C Whenever a special request is made
  • D Once a month
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