Waec 1996 English Past Questions And Answers
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.
Olu often goes about with a chip on his shoulder. This means that Olu
- A. behaves in a very rude manner
- B. looks exactly like his father
- C. moves about with the injury on his shoulder
- D. walk with an air of pride and defiance
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
He worked very hard all through his life but he died in penury
- A. affluence
- B. disillusionment
- C. poverty
- D. disappointment
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. When Nosa applied for a loan, the bank manager requested him to put his cards on the table. This means that
- A. the bank manager requested for a bribe
- B. Nosa should show that he has ability to repay the money
- C. Nosa should state openly and honestly what he needed the loan for
- D. the bank manager is unwilling to grant Nosa any loan
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The minister explained that the execution of the project had beenimpeded by lack of funds
- A. terminated
- B. suspended
- C. banned
- D. hindered
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The importation of rice is permitted while that of wheat is .........
- A. allowed
- B. suspended
- C. licensed
- D. prohibited
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.
Considering that he earns a very fat salary, the engineer ought to have built a house by now. This means that the engineer
- A. has not built a house because he is still considering his salary
- B. has not built a house though he earns a handsome salary
- C. will spend all the money he earns if he wants to build a house
- D. wants to build a house but he has not earned sufficient money
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Few people prefer the rural to the ........areas
- A. urban
- B. pastoral
- C. rustic
- D. cultured
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. Hassan should have had that promotion. This means that Hassan
- A. has had the promotion
- B. will not have had the promotion
- C. will have the promotion
- D. did not have the promotion
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.
Olu often goes about with a chip on his shoulder. This means that Olu
- A. behaves in a very rude manner
- B. looks exactly like his father
- C. moves about with the injury on his shoulder
- D. walk with an air of pride and defiance
The performance of your country in a recent international sports competition has generated a lot of comments. Write a letter to the editor of one of your national newspapers discussing the, factors responsible for the level of performance and the lessons that should be learnt.