English Language, 2013, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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2013

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English Language

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WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
21.	Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali A. does not waste time in doing things B. is very wicked C. cuts the grass in his field always D. is very selfish Show Content Detailed Solution Act immediately without any delay	A
22.	The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that A. handles bad goods B. refunds money to her customers C. tricks her customers into accepting bad products D. pays the penalty for selling faulty goods Show Content Detailed Solution This means the trader sells out or disposes goods usually by trickery or guile to her customers.	C
23.	Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo A. has become proud because of his learning B. has learnt too much C. has been made mad by his learning D. feels that only learning is important Show Content Detailed Solution If something that you have achieved goes to your head, it makes you too proud	A
24.	When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that A. every student attended school regularly B. punctuality was the order of the day C. many students boycotted classes D. there was noise and confusion in the school Show Content Detailed Solution It became a scene of madness, chaos or great confusion.	D
25.	That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan A. gave all that the widow had B. was miserly C. gave all that he had D. could have given more Show Content Detailed Solution A small monetary contribution from someone who is poor.	C
26.	Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is A. arrogant B. inexperienced C. inattentive D. cautious Show Content Detailed Solution A very young, naïve, immature, or inexperienced person, especially one who is extremely gullible or easily deceived.	B
27.	To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician A. became over confident B. attempted to win cheap popularity C. was selfish D. went to the gallery Show Content Detailed Solution This means for someone to act in an exaggerated way in order to appeal to popular taste. To behave in a way intended to make people admire or support you	B
28.	Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that A. they are fools B. some fools live in Cascadia C. they are under an illusion D. they are almost insane Show Content Detailed Solution If you say that someone is living in a fool's paradise, you are criticizing them because they are not aware that their present happy situation is likely to change and get worse.	C
29.	While playing a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo A. promises to bring two birds home B. takes part in a double deal C. hopes to achieve two aims with one action D. intends to do two things at the same time Show Content Detailed Solution To achieve two aims at once.	C
30.	People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show A. their abilities B. how colourful they can be C. their real character D. how noble they are Show Content Detailed Solution One's real personality, character, or disposition.	C

	After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
21.	Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali A. does not waste time in doing things B. is very wicked C. cuts the grass in his field always D. is very selfish Show Content Detailed Solution Act immediately without any delay	A
22.	The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that A. handles bad goods B. refunds money to her customers C. tricks her customers into accepting bad products D. pays the penalty for selling faulty goods Show Content Detailed Solution This means the trader sells out or disposes goods usually by trickery or guile to her customers.	C
23.	Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo A. has become proud because of his learning B. has learnt too much C. has been made mad by his learning D. feels that only learning is important Show Content Detailed Solution If something that you have achieved goes to your head, it makes you too proud	A
24.	When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that A. every student attended school regularly B. punctuality was the order of the day C. many students boycotted classes D. there was noise and confusion in the school Show Content Detailed Solution It became a scene of madness, chaos or great confusion.	D
25.	That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan A. gave all that the widow had B. was miserly C. gave all that he had D. could have given more Show Content Detailed Solution A small monetary contribution from someone who is poor.	C

26.	Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is A. arrogant B. inexperienced C. inattentive D. cautious Show Content Detailed Solution A very young, naïve, immature, or inexperienced person, especially one who is extremely gullible or easily deceived.	B
27.	To secure more votes, the politician played to the gallery. This means that the politician A. became over confident B. attempted to win cheap popularity C. was selfish D. went to the gallery Show Content Detailed Solution This means for someone to act in an exaggerated way in order to appeal to popular taste. To behave in a way intended to make people admire or support you	B
28.	Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that A. they are fools B. some fools live in Cascadia C. they are under an illusion D. they are almost insane Show Content Detailed Solution If you say that someone is living in a fool's paradise, you are criticizing them because they are not aware that their present happy situation is likely to change and get worse.	C
29.	While playing a visit to his uncle, Ayo intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that Ayo A. promises to bring two birds home B. takes part in a double deal C. hopes to achieve two aims with one action D. intends to do two things at the same time Show Content Detailed Solution To achieve two aims at once.	C
30.	People hardly show their true colors. This means that people rarely show A. their abilities B. how colourful they can be C. their real character D. how noble they are Show Content Detailed Solution One's real personality, character, or disposition.	C

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