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Question 31

waec 2001

For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine.

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.

Aget over

Bget on

Cget away

Daway

Eget off

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Question 32

waec 2001

Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Aarrogant

Bbelittling

Claudable

Ddiscreet

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Question 33

waec 2001

My first son is an unusually audacious boy.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Adaring

Bclever

Ccowardly

Dmischievous

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Question 34

waec 2001

Mr. Preye is a stern father.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Awicked

Bloving

Cconservative

Dstrict

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Question 35

waec 2001

The judge was incorruptible.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Afrank

Bunreliable

Cincorrigible

Dhonest

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Question 36

waec 2001

The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Asolicitor

Baccused

Ccomplainant

Drespondent

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Question 37

waec 2001

The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Aprevented

Bcaused

Cforesaw

Dpre-empted

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Question 38

waec 2001

At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Aend

Bbeginning

Cdissolution

Dpeak

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Question 39

waec 2001

The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Apatient

Bcapable

Chardworking

Dcareless

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Question 40

waec 2001

The criminal was incarcerated.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Aarrested

Bpardoned

Cimprisoned

Dcautioned

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Question 41

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 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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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