Year :
2015
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Code :
S3022
Paper 1 | Objectives
Time :
1 Hour
21 - 30 of 80 Questions
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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that A. John had killed the wolf B. the money was just sufficient C. the situation was just desperate D. john spent money lavishly Detailed SolutionIf you keep the wolf from the door, you succeed in providing food and other necessary things for yourself or your family. the question said the money was barely enough, meaning they were in desperate situation to survive at that point |
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| 22. |
He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was A. offered a pair of boots B. promoted C. sacked D. sent to buy boots Detailed SolutionGive someone the boot; To fire, sack or eject someone. |
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| 23. |
Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he A. has been suffering alot B. lost his pair of shoes C. has forgotten about his relatives D. has been trying to get used to his new situation Detailed Solutionto find one's feet;. If you say that someone is finding their feet in a new situation, you mean that they are starting to feel confident and to deal with things successfully. |
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| 24. |
He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to A. tolerate her behaviour B. understand her behaviour C. determine her behaviour D. consider her behaviour Detailed Solutionput out ; to accept someone or something unpleasant in a patient way. To tolerate |
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| 25. |
The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops A. has reached a critical stage B. killed a lot of rebels C. were ready for peace D. defended their territory bravely Detailed SolutionThe olive is an ancient symbol meaning “let us make peace” and the willingness to bring conflict to a conclusion. If you extend an olive branch, therefore, means that you want to make peace with someone after an argument, fight or disagreement. |
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| 26. |
At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he A. suddenly fell ill B. became nervous C. lost his imagination D. reject the offer Detailed SolutionCold feet is a phrase which refers to a person not going through with an action, particularly one which requires long term commitment, due to fear, uncertainty, and doubt. |
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| 27. |
He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to A. keep his plans secret B. change his mind C. control himself D. keep the matter to himself Detailed Solutionpull himself together; to become calm and behave normally again after being angry or upset: |
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| 28. |
He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has A. gone oversees B. gone mad C. lost his job D. been very ill Detailed Solutionaround the bend; slang for Crazy; mentally confused or unable to act in a reasonable way |
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| 29. |
The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man A. wanted to avoid disgrace B. did not want to be slapped C. wanted to preserve his looks D. did not want to be a debtor Detailed Solutionsave someone's face; enable someone to avoid humiliation. |
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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 as it is used in the sentence. |
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| 30. |
Modou is endowed with a great potential. A. enlightened B. provided C. gifted D. inspired Detailed SolutionEndowed; supply, furnish, equip, invest, give, present, favour |
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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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| 21. |
John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that A. John had killed the wolf B. the money was just sufficient C. the situation was just desperate D. john spent money lavishly Detailed SolutionIf you keep the wolf from the door, you succeed in providing food and other necessary things for yourself or your family. the question said the money was barely enough, meaning they were in desperate situation to survive at that point |
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| 22. |
He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was A. offered a pair of boots B. promoted C. sacked D. sent to buy boots Detailed SolutionGive someone the boot; To fire, sack or eject someone. |
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| 23. |
Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he A. has been suffering alot B. lost his pair of shoes C. has forgotten about his relatives D. has been trying to get used to his new situation Detailed Solutionto find one's feet;. If you say that someone is finding their feet in a new situation, you mean that they are starting to feel confident and to deal with things successfully. |
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| 24. |
He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to A. tolerate her behaviour B. understand her behaviour C. determine her behaviour D. consider her behaviour Detailed Solutionput out ; to accept someone or something unpleasant in a patient way. To tolerate |
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| 25. |
The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops A. has reached a critical stage B. killed a lot of rebels C. were ready for peace D. defended their territory bravely Detailed SolutionThe olive is an ancient symbol meaning “let us make peace” and the willingness to bring conflict to a conclusion. If you extend an olive branch, therefore, means that you want to make peace with someone after an argument, fight or disagreement. |
| 26. |
At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he A. suddenly fell ill B. became nervous C. lost his imagination D. reject the offer Detailed SolutionCold feet is a phrase which refers to a person not going through with an action, particularly one which requires long term commitment, due to fear, uncertainty, and doubt. |
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| 27. |
He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to A. keep his plans secret B. change his mind C. control himself D. keep the matter to himself Detailed Solutionpull himself together; to become calm and behave normally again after being angry or upset: |
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| 28. |
He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has A. gone oversees B. gone mad C. lost his job D. been very ill Detailed Solutionaround the bend; slang for Crazy; mentally confused or unable to act in a reasonable way |
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| 29. |
The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man A. wanted to avoid disgrace B. did not want to be slapped C. wanted to preserve his looks D. did not want to be a debtor Detailed Solutionsave someone's face; enable someone to avoid humiliation. |
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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 as it is used in the sentence. |
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| 30. |
Modou is endowed with a great potential. A. enlightened B. provided C. gifted D. inspired Detailed SolutionEndowed; supply, furnish, equip, invest, give, present, favour |