WASSCE 2012 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2012 English Language paper has 68 objective and 5 theory questions. Here are sample objective questions with the correct answers and explanations. Sit the full paper with the real time limit on ePrep.
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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.
Older people prefer the serenity of the countryside to the ...... in the city.
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.
Older people prefer the serenity of the countryside to the ...... in the city.
- A. aggression
- B. crowding
- C. struggle
- D. turmoil
Answer: D. turmoil
Answer: D. 'Serenity' means peace and calm. Its opposite is 'turmoil' — noise, confusion and disturbance, as in a busy city.
Answer: D. 'Serenity' means peace and calm. Its opposite is 'turmoil' — noise, confusion and disturbance, as in a busy city.
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.
While some people castigate the government, others ...... it.
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 some people castigate the government, others ...... it.
- A. boost
- B. favour
- C. laud
- D. proclaim
Answer: C. laud
Answer: C. To 'castigate' is to criticise severely; the opposite is to laud (praise).
Answer: C. To 'castigate' is to criticise severely; the opposite is to laud (praise).
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.
Ababio declared that he would do only ...... business and stay away from illegal ones.
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.
Ababio declared that he would do only ...... business and stay away from illegal ones.
- A. commercial
- B. justifiable
- C. legitimate
- D. outstanding
Answer: C. legitimate
Answer: C. The opposite of 'illegal' is legitimate.
Answer: C. The opposite of 'illegal' is legitimate.
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.
It's strange that someone with such an ...... smile should have such a repulsive behaviour.
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.
It's strange that someone with such an ...... smile should have such a repulsive behaviour.
- A. alluring
- B. amicable
- C. elusive
- D. enduring
Answer: A. alluring
Answer: A. 'Repulsive' means disgusting; the opposite is alluring.
Answer: A. 'Repulsive' means disgusting; the opposite is alluring.
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.
The public has been advised to note the features of the new currency notes so as to differentiate the fake from the ...... ones.
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 public has been advised to note the features of the new currency notes so as to differentiate the fake from the ...... ones.
- A. clear
- B. genuine
- C. official
- D. unique
Answer: B. genuine
Answer: B. The opposite of 'fake' is genuine.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'fake' is genuine.
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.
Though the workers see the manager as callous he is really ......
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 workers see the manager as callous he is really ......
- A. considerate.
- B. effective.
- C. frank.
- D. powerful.
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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 team was hailed in triumph but ...... when it lost the cup.
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 team was hailed in triumph but ...... when it lost the cup.
- A. abandoned
- B. booed
- C. ignored
- D. shunned
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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.
Peter was sacked for being negligent while his brother was promoted because he 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.
Peter was sacked for being negligent while his brother was promoted because he was ......
- A. humble.
- B. obedient.
- C. painstaking.
- D. realistic.
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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 FIFA advised all referees to be impartial 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 FIFA advised all referees to be impartial and not ......
- A. biased.
- B. careless.
- C. ignorant.
- D. wicked.
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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.
The president ...... the bill passed by parliament.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president ...... the bill passed by parliament.
- A. cancelled
- B. repealed
- C. tabled
- D. vetoed
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