WAEC 2012 English Language · Question 14

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the…

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. That account of the incident is true to a degree. This means that the account is

A.totally wrong.
B.not clear
C.completely true
D.partly true

Answer: D. partly true

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question You are asked what the sentence "That account of the incident is true to a degree" means. The key phrase is "to a degree."

Step 2: Explain the concept The idiom "to a degree" (like "to some extent") means partially or not completely. It shows that something is true in some respects but not in every respect.

Step 3: Test each option

A. totally wrong: This contradicts the sentence, because the account is said to be true to some extent.
B. not clear: The sentence talks about truth, not clarity.
C. completely true: "To a degree" limits the truth, so it is not complete.
D. partly true: This matches "to a degree" exactly.

Step 4: Answer The correct answer is D. partly true.

Tip: In "lexis and structure" and interpretation questions, look for qualifying phrases such as "to a degree," "to some extent," or "in a way." They almost always signal partial meaning. Words like "completely," "totally," and "entirely" are the opposite, so be wary of options that use them when the sentence has a qualifier.

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