WAEC 2010 English Language · Question 69

Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the … on her face.

Question

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face.

A.picture
B.appearance
C.expression
D.sight

Answer: C. expression

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: The sentence says people could tell Binta was happy from something "on her face." We need a word that names what a face shows about feelings.

Concept: An expression is the look on a person's face that shows what they feel, such as joy, anger, or sadness. This is the standard collocation: "the expression on her face."

Check each option:

A. picture: A picture is an image. It cannot be "on her face" to show emotion.
B. appearance: This means how someone looks overall (dress, build, general look). It is not the specific feeling shown on the face, and we would not say "the appearance on her face."
C. expression: This is the look on the face that reveals emotion. It fits perfectly: "the expression on her face."
D. sight: This refers to the ability to see or something seen. It does not fit.

Answer: The correct option is C. expression.

Tip: When a sentence talks about feelings shown "on the face," think expression (e.g., "a puzzled expression," "a joyful expression"). Also remember that "appearance" is about general looks, while "expression" is about emotion.

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