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Question 2791

waec 2001

Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won

Instructions for this question

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.

Aconvincingly

Bnarrowly

Ccomfortably

Dluckily

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Question 2792

waec 2001

The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was

Instructions for this question

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.

Afull of praise

Bnot audible

Cnot sincere

Dwell delivered

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Question 2793

waec 2001

The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was

Instructions for this question

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.

Apunished

Bunpunished

Cexpelled from school

Dfree to move about

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Question 2794

waec 2001

Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he

Instructions for this question

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.

Awas made to act quickly

Bwas wounded

Cwas deeply hurt

Dbegan to speak angrily

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Question 2795

waec 2001

The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager

Instructions for this question

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.

Abecame very suspicious

Bthrew an object at the roof

Cbecame very angry

Dordered the project to be started at once

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Question 2796

waec 2001

You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you

Instructions for this question

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.

Amust be very serious

Bmust be thinking of something else

Chave food in your mouth

Ddon't mean what you are saying

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Question 2797

waec 2001

Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father

Instructions for this question

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.

Aassisted him freely

Ballowed him to make his own decisions

Cmade him sole owner of the business

Dallowed him freedom of movement in the premises

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Question 2798

waec 2001

Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that

Instructions for this question

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.

Ahe was born into a rich family

Bhis parents gave him a silver spoon when he was born

Che was born in the age of miracle

Dhis parents could not help him

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Question 2799

waec 2001

It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is

Instructions for this question

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.

Afrightening

Bconsoling

Cunhelpful

Dhypocritical

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Question 2800

waec 2001

Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola

Instructions for this question

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.

Aspreads infection when she smiles

Bhas sores in her teeth

Cmakes others smile when she smiles

Dbecomes infected when she smiles

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Question 2801

waec 2001

The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ............. to hard work.

Instructions for this question

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.

Aincentive

Binception

Cinterest

Dinduction

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Question 2802

waec 2001

After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.

Instructions for this question

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.

Apostponed

Bproscribed

Cadjourned

Ddelayed

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Question 2803

waec 2001

The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat.

Instructions for this question

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.

Adischarged

Bousted

Cempowered

Denthroned

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Question 2804

waec 2001

Many African leaders try to cling.........to power.

Instructions for this question

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.

Atenaciously

Bjudiciously

Ceconomically

Dsocially

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Question 2805

waec 2001

The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice.

Instructions for this question

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.

Aaudience

Bmasses

Cspectators

Dcongregation

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Question 2806

waec 2001

I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques.

Instructions for this question

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.

Asavings

Bdeposit

Cloans

Dcurrent

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Question 2807

waec 2001

The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.

Instructions for this question

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.

Aprediction

Bverdict

Cdiagnosis

Danalysis

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Question 2808

waec 2001

The accused stated ..........that he was innocent of the crime.

Instructions for this question

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.

Aunequivocally

Bfeebly

Cashamedly

Dexcitedly

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Question 2809

waec 2001

The ...........programme against childhood diseases has ended.

Instructions for this question

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.

Ainjection

Bvaccination

Cimmunization

Dharmonization

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Question 2810

waec 2001

The manager who was sacked last month has been .............

Instructions for this question

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.

Aretired

Bsuspended

Creinstated

Dpromoted

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