WAEC 2018 English Language · Question 39

I am totally disappointed … such poor grades.

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. I am totally disappointed _______ such poor grades.

A.from
B.with
C.for
D.on

Answer: B. with

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Analyze the question: This is a test of prepositions that follow adjectives. We need the correct preposition after "disappointed" when the cause of the disappointment is a thing (poor grades).

Explain the concept: In English, the adjective "disappointed" takes different prepositions depending on the meaning:

disappointed with / at / by + a thing (the result, the outcome, the performance)
disappointed in + a person (I am disappointed in you)
disappointed about + a situation or event

Step-by-step solution:

The sentence is "I am totally disappointed __ such poor grades."
"Poor grades" is a thing/result, not a person.
Check each option: • A. from: "disappointed from" is not a standard English construction. ✗ • B. with: "disappointed with such poor grades" is correct and natural. ✓ • C. for: "disappointed for" usually means feeling sorry on someone's behalf (e.g., "I'm disappointed for you"), so it doesn't fit. ✗ • D. on: "disappointed on" is not used. ✗

Answer: The correct option is **B.

Tip: Remember the pattern: disappointed WITH things, IN people. For example: "I am disappointed with my result" and "I am disappointed in you." In WASSCE and JAMB Lexis and Structure questions, always ask yourself whether the object is a person or a thing before choosing the preposition.

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