Year :
2002
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
21 - 30 of 104 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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| 21. |
Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai A. has given up hope of recovery B. has worsened her situation C. is recovering D. has died |
C |
| 22. |
It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians A. should insist on their interviews being recorded B. would be wise not to speak to journalists C. should not make any statement to journalists D. should be sure of whatever they say |
D |
| 23. |
The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that A. the tooth would automatically drop off B. the pains would subside C. the pains woukd spread to other teeth D. the pains would worsen |
B |
| 24. |
The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher A. punished all the students B. instigated the students to riot C. warned the students to stop the noise or get punished D. read the school's rules and regulation to the students |
C |
| 25. |
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to A. defend me B. act in my absence C. protect my position D. be strong in my absence |
B |
| 26. |
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to A. defend me B. act in my absence C. protect my position D. be strong in my absence |
B |
| 27. |
The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator A. has the most comfortable house B. speaks about the comfort of his house C. owns the last house on comfort street D. has a house that is not comfortable |
D |
| 28. |
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that A. everyone stood up to clap for me B. everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me C. everyone congratulated me D. I was asked to stand up |
A |
| 29. |
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that A. everyone stood up to clap for me B. everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me C. everyone congratulated me D. I was asked to stand up |
A |
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From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. |
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| 30. |
His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university A. discouraged B. failed C. moved D. ruined |
D |
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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| 21. |
Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai A. has given up hope of recovery B. has worsened her situation C. is recovering D. has died |
C |
| 22. |
It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians A. should insist on their interviews being recorded B. would be wise not to speak to journalists C. should not make any statement to journalists D. should be sure of whatever they say |
D |
| 23. |
The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that A. the tooth would automatically drop off B. the pains would subside C. the pains woukd spread to other teeth D. the pains would worsen |
B |
| 24. |
The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher A. punished all the students B. instigated the students to riot C. warned the students to stop the noise or get punished D. read the school's rules and regulation to the students |
C |
| 25. |
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to A. defend me B. act in my absence C. protect my position D. be strong in my absence |
B |
| 26. |
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to A. defend me B. act in my absence C. protect my position D. be strong in my absence |
B |
| 27. |
The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator A. has the most comfortable house B. speaks about the comfort of his house C. owns the last house on comfort street D. has a house that is not comfortable |
D |
| 28. |
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that A. everyone stood up to clap for me B. everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me C. everyone congratulated me D. I was asked to stand up |
A |
| 29. |
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that A. everyone stood up to clap for me B. everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me C. everyone congratulated me D. I was asked to stand up |
A |
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From the words lettered A to D, below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. |
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| 30. |
His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university A. discouraged B. failed C. moved D. ruined |
D |