English Language, 2014, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2014

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English Language

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
81.	Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen A. always gets wet B. betrays her friends C. interacts freely with other people D. stops others from enjoying themselves Show Content Detailed Solution Wet blancket implies a person who spoils other people's fun by failing to join in with or by disapproving of their activities.	D
82.	The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is A. generating controversy B. being criticized C. being scrutinized D. causing a riot Show Content Detailed Solution If someone or something comes under fire or is under fire, they are strongly criticized.	B
83.	Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them A. infect you B. defeat you C. bully you D. annoy you Show Content Detailed Solution For someone or something to get under your skin, it annoys or irritate someone intensely.	D
84.	We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had A. not been punished B. gone fishing alone C. been sent away D. not been dismissed Show Content Detailed Solution If someone gets off the hook or is let off the hook, they manage to get out of the awkward or unpleasant situation that they are in. [informal] He had told a lie to get off the hook in a debate. Sometimes they do let the culprits off the hook.	A
85.	He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to A. make a very important decision B. retrace his steps C. make peace with everyone D. take his studies seriously Show Content Detailed Solution Crossroads; a point at which a crucial decision must be made which will have far-reaching consequences.	A
86.	We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better A. without her knowing it B. much later C. before long D. by spending time with her Show Content Detailed Solution By and by; means before long; eventually.	C
87.	The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was A. not audible B. not believable C. full of suspense D. quite thrilling Show Content Detailed Solution If something someone says or writes rings true, it seems to be true: e.g Something about his explanation didn't quite ring true. Meaning something about the explanation was false or wasnt true. Real, false, and unreal. actual. actuality.	B
88.	Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I A. do not have to study Mathematics B. do not understand Mathematics C. have never passed Mathematics D. cannot avoid studying Mathematics Show Content Detailed Solution Cloock book means a subject or person about which one knows nothing.	B
	From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
89.	I think children are more robust than adults. A. healthy and strong B. pleasant and cheerful C. vital and dependable D. plump and curvy Show Content Detailed Solution Robust; strong and healthy; vigorous.	A
90.	The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering. A. restrain B. moderate C. stop D. alleviate Show Content Detailed Solution Mitigate; make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.	D

	After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
81.	Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen A. always gets wet B. betrays her friends C. interacts freely with other people D. stops others from enjoying themselves Show Content Detailed Solution Wet blancket implies a person who spoils other people's fun by failing to join in with or by disapproving of their activities.	D
82.	The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is A. generating controversy B. being criticized C. being scrutinized D. causing a riot Show Content Detailed Solution If someone or something comes under fire or is under fire, they are strongly criticized.	B
83.	Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them A. infect you B. defeat you C. bully you D. annoy you Show Content Detailed Solution For someone or something to get under your skin, it annoys or irritate someone intensely.	D
84.	We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had A. not been punished B. gone fishing alone C. been sent away D. not been dismissed Show Content Detailed Solution If someone gets off the hook or is let off the hook, they manage to get out of the awkward or unpleasant situation that they are in. [informal] He had told a lie to get off the hook in a debate. Sometimes they do let the culprits off the hook.	A
85.	He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to A. make a very important decision B. retrace his steps C. make peace with everyone D. take his studies seriously Show Content Detailed Solution Crossroads; a point at which a crucial decision must be made which will have far-reaching consequences.	A

86.	We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better A. without her knowing it B. much later C. before long D. by spending time with her Show Content Detailed Solution By and by; means before long; eventually.	C
87.	The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was A. not audible B. not believable C. full of suspense D. quite thrilling Show Content Detailed Solution If something someone says or writes rings true, it seems to be true: e.g Something about his explanation didn't quite ring true. Meaning something about the explanation was false or wasnt true. Real, false, and unreal. actual. actuality.	B
88.	Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I A. do not have to study Mathematics B. do not understand Mathematics C. have never passed Mathematics D. cannot avoid studying Mathematics Show Content Detailed Solution Cloock book means a subject or person about which one knows nothing.	B
	From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
89.	I think children are more robust than adults. A. healthy and strong B. pleasant and cheerful C. vital and dependable D. plump and curvy Show Content Detailed Solution Robust; strong and healthy; vigorous.	A
90.	The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering. A. restrain B. moderate C. stop D. alleviate Show Content Detailed Solution Mitigate; make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.	D