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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.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
Aeveryone stood up to clap for me
Beveryone stood to catch a glimpse of me
Ceveryone congratulated me
DI was asked to stand up
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Question 1342
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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.
The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator
Ahas the most comfortable house
Bspeaks about the comfort of his house
Cowns the last house on comfort street
Dhas a house that is not comfortable
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Question 1343
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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.
When I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
Adefend me
Bact in my absence
Cprotect my position
Dbe strong in my absence
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Question 1344
waec2002
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 I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
Adefend me
Bact in my absence
Cprotect my position
Dbe strong in my absence
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Question 1345
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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.
The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher
Apunished all the students
Binstigated the students to riot
Cwarned the students to stop the noise or get punished
Dread the school's rules and regulation to the students
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Question 1346
waec2002
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.
The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that
Athe tooth would automatically drop off
Bthe pains would subside
Cthe pains woukd spread to other teeth
Dthe pains would worsen
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Question 1347
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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.
It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians
Ashould insist on their interviews being recorded
Bwould be wise not to speak to journalists
Cshould not make any statement to journalists
Dshould be sure of whatever they say
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Question 1348
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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.
Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai
Ahas given up hope of recovery
Bhas worsened her situation
Cis recovering
Dhas died
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Question 1349
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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.
Life is all about ''give and take''. This means that
Apeople should be willing to compromise
Blife gives and takes
Clife is about gifts
Dany gift should be accepted
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Question 1350
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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.
The military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader
Aresigned from the army
Bsupported civilian ideals
Cwas against the army
Dset an example
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Question 1351
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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.
Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was
Aunhappy about the examination
Bsuspended from school
Canxiously waiting for the results
Ddetained by the police
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Question 1352
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The secretary was............from her job for absenteeism.
Aevicted
Bdismissed
Crejected
Deliminated
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Question 1353
waec2002
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Some candidates have developed the.................for cheating in examinations
Ainstinct
Baddiction
Cknack
Dhabit
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Question 1354
waec2002
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She won by........because her opponent refused to play
Adefiance
Bdefeat
Cdefault
Ddefence
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Question 1355
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The students..........the planned meeting with the new principal.
Arefused
Bnegelected
Cboycotted
Drejected
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Question 1356
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Government officials have to swear to .......of secrecy
Aan oath
Ba vow
Ca pledge
Dan Act
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Question 1357
waec2002
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Many players have complained about biased............by referees.
Aofficiating
Bcontrol
Cdirection
Dhandling
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Question 1358
waec2002
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The relationship between the couple is ........for lack of communication
Atense
Bstrained
Crelaxed
Duneasy
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Question 1359
waec2002
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
That Fulani man has a large..........of cattle
Aherd
Bflock
Cmultitude
Dswine
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Question 1360
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The lawyer's client was..........under oath in the law court
