Year :
2019
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
Time :
1 Hour 45 mins
21 - 30 of 140 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. |
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| 21. |
The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became. A. nervous B. afraid C. concerned D. calm |
A |
| 22. |
Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders A. trick customers into buying faulty goods B. assist customers in choosing perfect items C. ask for a lot of money for faulty goods D. are ready to swap faulty items for good ones |
A |
| 23. |
He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has A. been highly acclaimed B. introduced a new method in cancer treatment C. solved all cancer problems D. thought of a new drug, for cancer treatment |
B |
| 24. |
The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal A. maintained her position B. remained standing C. refused to listen D. condemned the protest |
A |
| 25. |
Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children A. is pleasant B. requires endurance C. is a lot of fun D. takes time |
B |
| 26. |
When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were A. confused B. in groups C. excited D. faraway |
A |
| 27. |
My aunt's rough driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that her driving could make one A. lose the hair on one's head B. feel very sad C. get very worried D. feel like crying |
C |
| 28. |
We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father A. taught us the riot act B. cautioned us 'not to be involved in riots C. warned us to stop making trouble D. encouraged us to make trouble |
D |
| 29. |
You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This means that telling him that would A. make him very sad B. meet his expectations C. greatly disappoint him D. make him confirm his suspicion |
A |
| 30. |
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 matters seriously |
A |
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Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. |
||
| 21. |
The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became. A. nervous B. afraid C. concerned D. calm |
A |
| 22. |
Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders A. trick customers into buying faulty goods B. assist customers in choosing perfect items C. ask for a lot of money for faulty goods D. are ready to swap faulty items for good ones |
A |
| 23. |
He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has A. been highly acclaimed B. introduced a new method in cancer treatment C. solved all cancer problems D. thought of a new drug, for cancer treatment |
B |
| 24. |
The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal A. maintained her position B. remained standing C. refused to listen D. condemned the protest |
A |
| 25. |
Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children A. is pleasant B. requires endurance C. is a lot of fun D. takes time |
B |
| 26. |
When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were A. confused B. in groups C. excited D. faraway |
A |
| 27. |
My aunt's rough driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that her driving could make one A. lose the hair on one's head B. feel very sad C. get very worried D. feel like crying |
C |
| 28. |
We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father A. taught us the riot act B. cautioned us 'not to be involved in riots C. warned us to stop making trouble D. encouraged us to make trouble |
D |
| 29. |
You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This means that telling him that would A. make him very sad B. meet his expectations C. greatly disappoint him D. make him confirm his suspicion |
A |
| 30. |
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 matters seriously |
A |