WASSCE 2009 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2009 English Language paper has 66 objective and 7 theory questions. Here are sample objective questions with the correct answers and explanations. Sit the full paper with the real time limit on ePrep.
Sample questions with answers
1. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The boredom of life abroad contrasts with ...... of life at home.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The boredom of life abroad contrasts with ...... of life at home.
- A. excitement
- B. restlessness
- C. rowdiness
- D. enthusiasm
Answer: A. excitement
Answer: A. The opposite of 'boredom' is excitement.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'boredom' is excitement.
2. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The meeting of the two friends at the party was fortuitous and not ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The meeting of the two friends at the party was fortuitous and not ......
- A. planned
- B. timed
- C. foretold
- D. prepared
Answer: A. planned
Answer: A. 'Fortuitous' means happening by chance; the opposite is planned.
Answer: A. 'Fortuitous' means happening by chance; the opposite is planned.
3. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Nowadays copy typists are becoming redundant while computer programmers are ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Nowadays copy typists are becoming redundant while computer programmers are ......
- A. scarce
- B. few
- C. needed
- D. desired
Answer: C. needed
Answer: C. 'Redundant' means no longer needed; the opposite is needed.
Answer: C. 'Redundant' means no longer needed; the opposite is needed.
4. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Tom's account of the incident was ...... while his sister's was detailed.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Tom's account of the incident was ...... while his sister's was detailed.
- A. unbalanced
- B. sketchy
- C. confused
- D. shallow
Answer: B. sketchy
Answer: B. The opposite of a 'detailed' account is a sketchy one.
Answer: B. The opposite of a 'detailed' account is a sketchy one.
6. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Management promoted Esi for her competence and demoted Kofi for his ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Management promoted Esi for her competence and demoted Kofi for his ......
- A. inability
- B. sluggishness
- C. shoddiness
- D. inefficiency
Answer: D. inefficiency
Answer: D. The opposite of 'competence' is inefficiency.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'competence' is inefficiency.
7. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While ageing is irreversible, attitudes are ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While ageing is irreversible, attitudes are ......
- A. changing
- B. stoppable
- C. changeable
- D. returnable
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8. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Though the congregation was sceptical about the future of the church, the pastor remained ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Though the congregation was sceptical about the future of the church, the pastor remained ......
- A. optimistic
- B. adamant
- C. hilarious
- D. faithful
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9. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The judge found his evidence immaterial to the case and not ...... as he claimed
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The judge found his evidence immaterial to the case and not ...... as he claimed
- A. variable
- B. fashionable
- C. vital
- D. supported
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10. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While my mother ...... me for being naughty, she praised Baaba for her politeness
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While my mother ...... me for being naughty, she praised Baaba for her politeness
- A. assessed
- B. scolded
- C. degraded
- D. tarnished
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11. SECTION II
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Archeologists have succeeded in ...... the hidden treasures of the Pharaohs.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Archeologists have succeeded in ...... the hidden treasures of the Pharaohs.
- A. unearthing
- B. opening
- C. showing
- D. pointing
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