Year :
2021
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 137 Questions
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. |
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The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he ______ A. assigns work to them. B. trains them C. disciplines them at work D. protects them Detailed SolutionUnder his tutelage implies under one's instruction; tuition. |
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| 22. |
He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told A. a terrifying story B. an interesting story C. an incredible story D. a lot of folktales Detailed SolutionCock and bull story: an implausible story used as an explanation or excuse. |
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| 23. |
He has left the country for this good time. This means that he A. will never come back B. left for better conditions C. became an adventurer D. will improve his credentials Detailed SolutionFor this good time implies permanent, without the possibility of change in the future. |
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| 24. |
The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver A. increased his speed B. became nervous C. became suspicious D. alerted the passengers Detailed SolutionSmelt rat implies becoming suspicious |
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| 25. |
The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that A. both old and new workers were paid B. only newly employed workers were paid C. the salaries of the new workers were attractive D. the salaries of the new workers were paid promptly Detailed SolutionRemunerated handsomely implies given an attractive reward |
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| 26. |
The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been A. severely criticised B. highly praised C. given the go-ahead D. charged to court. Detailed Solutioncome under fire means to be criticized |
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| 27. |
The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents A. continue to haunt us B. have been experienced again C. have been forgotten D. cannot be wished away Detailed SolutionWater under the bridge: problems that someone has had in the past that they do not worry about because they happened a long time ago |
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| 28. |
My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was A. very happy B. quite eager C. deeply disappointed D. extremely afraid Detailed SolutionMy heart was in my mouth is used to say that you suddenly felt very afraid |
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| 29. |
Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister A. accepted his error B. refused to change his stand C. said different things D. did not consider every view Detailed SolutionThis implies that one has refused to change his view, opinion or stand about something |
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| 30. |
John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a A. selfish motive B. different opinion C. matter to attend to D. solution to the problem Detailed SolutionAn axe to grind implies a selfish aim or motive |
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. |
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| 21. |
The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he ______ A. assigns work to them. B. trains them C. disciplines them at work D. protects them Detailed SolutionUnder his tutelage implies under one's instruction; tuition. |
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| 22. |
He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told A. a terrifying story B. an interesting story C. an incredible story D. a lot of folktales Detailed SolutionCock and bull story: an implausible story used as an explanation or excuse. |
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| 23. |
He has left the country for this good time. This means that he A. will never come back B. left for better conditions C. became an adventurer D. will improve his credentials Detailed SolutionFor this good time implies permanent, without the possibility of change in the future. |
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| 24. |
The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver A. increased his speed B. became nervous C. became suspicious D. alerted the passengers Detailed SolutionSmelt rat implies becoming suspicious |
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| 25. |
The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that A. both old and new workers were paid B. only newly employed workers were paid C. the salaries of the new workers were attractive D. the salaries of the new workers were paid promptly Detailed SolutionRemunerated handsomely implies given an attractive reward |
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The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been A. severely criticised B. highly praised C. given the go-ahead D. charged to court. Detailed Solutioncome under fire means to be criticized |
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| 27. |
The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents A. continue to haunt us B. have been experienced again C. have been forgotten D. cannot be wished away Detailed SolutionWater under the bridge: problems that someone has had in the past that they do not worry about because they happened a long time ago |
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| 28. |
My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was A. very happy B. quite eager C. deeply disappointed D. extremely afraid Detailed SolutionMy heart was in my mouth is used to say that you suddenly felt very afraid |
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| 29. |
Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister A. accepted his error B. refused to change his stand C. said different things D. did not consider every view Detailed SolutionThis implies that one has refused to change his view, opinion or stand about something |
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| 30. |
John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a A. selfish motive B. different opinion C. matter to attend to D. solution to the problem Detailed SolutionAn axe to grind implies a selfish aim or motive |