100+ WAEC Questions on Idioms [Free CBT]

1. The students made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher _____

2. The proscription of the students' union was to nip the planned demonstration in the bud. This means that the proscription was meant to _____

3. Mary's classmates agreed to send her to Coventry. This means that they _____

4. It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians _____

5. The dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that _____

6. Soyinka has made his mark in the literary world. This means that he has _____

7. She started the game poorly but later turned the tables on her opponent. This means that she _____

8. Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend. This means that she _____

9. The General wondered whether the new recruits were equal to the task ahead. This means that the General wasn't sure whether the new recruits _____

10. It's obvious that John set little store by our friendship. This means John _____