Year :
2016
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Code :
SC 3022
Paper 1 | Objectives
Time :
1 Hour 45 mins
21 - 30 of 140 Questions
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. |
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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 Detailed SolutionIf someone carries the day, they are the winner in a contest such as a battle, debate, or sporting competition. |
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| 22. |
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 Detailed Solutioncovered much ground; To accomplish or do a lot of things. |
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| 23. |
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 Detailed SolutionThere were surprised to see Ada dancing |
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| 24. |
There were clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba A. supported the wrong person B. argued blindly C. abandoned this position D. bet on a loosing horse |
A |
| 25. |
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 Detailed Solutioneconomical with the truth: avoiding stating the true facts about a situation, or lying about it. |
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| 26. |
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 Detailed Solution''eating him'' ; used to ask why someone seems angry or upset |
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| 27. |
People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me A. dizzy B. angry C. sad D. anxious Detailed Solutionsee red; become very angry suddenly. |
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| 28. |
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 Detailed Solutionthrow in the towel : to admit defeat . to stop trying to do something because you have realized that you cannot succeed |
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| 29. |
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 Detailed Solutionthird consecutive defeat |
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| 30. |
The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being A. applauded B. picketed C. criticized D. shielded Detailed SolutionUnder siege; is a phrase meaning "to be experiencing an attackpicket : a worker or group of workers who protest outside a building to prevent other workers from going inside |
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. |
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| 21. |
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 Detailed SolutionIf someone carries the day, they are the winner in a contest such as a battle, debate, or sporting competition. |
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| 22. |
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 Detailed Solutioncovered much ground; To accomplish or do a lot of things. |
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| 23. |
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 Detailed SolutionThere were surprised to see Ada dancing |
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| 24. |
There were clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba A. supported the wrong person B. argued blindly C. abandoned this position D. bet on a loosing horse |
A |
| 25. |
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 Detailed Solutioneconomical with the truth: avoiding stating the true facts about a situation, or lying about it. |
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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 Detailed Solution''eating him'' ; used to ask why someone seems angry or upset |
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| 27. |
People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me A. dizzy B. angry C. sad D. anxious Detailed Solutionsee red; become very angry suddenly. |
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| 28. |
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 Detailed Solutionthrow in the towel : to admit defeat . to stop trying to do something because you have realized that you cannot succeed |
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| 29. |
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 Detailed Solutionthird consecutive defeat |
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| 30. |
The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being A. applauded B. picketed C. criticized D. shielded Detailed SolutionUnder siege; is a phrase meaning "to be experiencing an attackpicket : a worker or group of workers who protest outside a building to prevent other workers from going inside |