WASSCE 2011 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2011 English Language paper has 67 objective 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 students who had no invitation cards were barred from the party while those with cards were ...
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 students who had no invitation cards were barred from the party while those with cards were ...
- A. acknowledged.
- B. admitted
- C. served
- D. restricted
Answer: B. admitted
Answer: B. The opposite of 'barred' is admitted.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'barred' is admitted.
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 general supervisor is good at terminating other people's projects but has not been capable of ... his own.
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 general supervisor is good at terminating other people's projects but has not been capable of ... his own.
- A. finishing
- B. integrating
- C. initiating
- D. organizing
Answer: C. initiating
Answer: C. The opposite of 'terminating' is initiating.
Answer: C. The opposite of 'terminating' is initiating.
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.
Too many theories will not help us; we need to be ...
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.
Too many theories will not help us; we need to be ...
- A. practical
- B. active
- C. objective
- D. critical
Answer: A. practical
Answer: A. The opposite of 'theories' is being practical.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'theories' is being practical.
5. 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.
Rather than show remorse for his conduct, Musah 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.
Rather than show remorse for his conduct, Musah remained ...
- A. unrepentant
- B. unconcerned
- C. calculated
- D. apathetic
Answer: A. unrepentant
Answer: A. The opposite of showing remorse is being unrepentant.
Answer: A. The opposite of showing remorse is being unrepentant.
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.
Rhoda was vocal in protesting against the high-handedness of the judge, unlike Rita who was ...
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.
Rhoda was vocal in protesting against the high-handedness of the judge, unlike Rita who was ...
- A. rude
- B. shouting
- C. sober
- D. quiet
Answer: D. quiet
Answer: D. The opposite of 'vocal' is quiet.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'vocal' is quiet.
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.
The comments the secretary made were quite innocuous but her boss considered them ...
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 comments the secretary made were quite innocuous but her boss considered them ...
- A. polite
- B. inappropriate
- C. antagonistic
- D. hurtful
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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.
The young man was advised to be ... and not rigid if he wanted to make a good career in politics.
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 young man was advised to be ... and not rigid if he wanted to make a good career in politics.
- A. wavering
- B. constant
- C. cautious
- D. flexible
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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 ... of the few rich in our society contrasts sharply with the poverty of the masses.
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 ... of the few rich in our society contrasts sharply with the poverty of the masses.
- A. affluence
- B. influence
- C. arrogance
- D. vigilance
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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.
The rather insignificant effort he made yielded ... results.
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 rather insignificant effort he made yielded ... results.
- A. exorbitant
- B. absolute
- C. tremendous
- D. prohibitive
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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.
Despite all our pleading, the manager remained ... in his refusal of our request.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Despite all our pleading, the manager remained ... in his refusal of our request.
- A. unconvinced
- B. pliable
- C. curious
- D. adamant
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