WAEC English Language 2021 Objective — Question 22

Question 22 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

22. He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told

A. a terrifying story.
B. an interesting story.
C. an incredible story.Correct
D. a lot of folktales.

Explanation

A 'cock-and-bull story' is an unbelievable, made-up, or exaggerated tale — an incredible (not credible) story.

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