WAEC 2021 English Language · Question 115

The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that

Question

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that

A.both old and new workers were paid
B.only newly employed workers were paid
C.the salaries of the new workers were attractive
D.the salaries of the new workers were paid promptly

Answer: C. the salaries of the new workers were attractive

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question We need the meaning of "The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely."

Step 2: Explain the key words

Remunerate means to pay or reward someone for work done.
Handsomely (when used with payment) means generously, in a large or attractive amount.
Newly employed workers are workers who were recently hired.

So the sentence says the new workers were paid generously.

Step 3: Test each option

A. both old and new workers were paid: The sentence mentions only new workers, so this is wrong.
B. only newly employed workers were paid: The sentence does not say that others were left unpaid. "Only" is an unsupported claim.
C. the salaries of the new workers were attractive: "Handsomely" means generously, so the pay was good and attractive. This fits.
D. the salaries were paid promptly: "Handsomely" says nothing about timing, only the amount. This is wrong.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is C.

Tip: In "interpretation" questions, focus on the adverb. "Handsomely" describes how much was paid, not when or to whom. Watch out for options with "only" or "both", because they add information the sentence never gave.

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