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WAEC English Language 2016 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means she wanted to find out ___.

  • A. A. what he had made him become lean
  • B. B. what he was spending his money on
  • C. C. why he was ignored
  • D. D. why he was upsetCorrect

Explanation

'What's eating somebody' informally asks why they are upset/angry.

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