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English Language 1991 WAEC Past Questions

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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Femi's plans amount to building castles in the air. This means that Feml's plans are
  • A. beautiful
  • B. practicable
  • C. interesting
  • D. unrealizable
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This means that

  • A. the actor sang beautifully during the play
  • B. the play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
  • C. the play was the actor's last appearance before the died
  • D. the last play was the actor's best performance
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Akpan does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Akpan
  • A. does not waste time in doing things
  • B. is a very wicked man
  • C. cuts the grass in his field reguarly
  • D. cares only about himself
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
Edet will have to face the consequences of his rash action.
  • A. results
  • B. answer
  • C. antecedents
  • D. prognosis
  • E. accusation
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
You will incur your father's wrath if you do that.
  • A. debt
  • B. expenditure
  • C. anger
  • D. favour
  • E. pleasure
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