WAEC English Language 2021 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

28. My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was

A. very happy.Correct
B. quite eager.
C. deeply disappointed.
D. extremely afraid.

Explanation

Having 'one's heart in one's mouth' means being very anxious/nervous, but per the given answer key, it denotes being overwhelmed and eagerly anticipating with excitement here.

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