WASSCE 2013 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2013 English Language paper has 38 objective and 8 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 students were angry at his lateness, but were ...... when he apologised.
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 were angry at his lateness, but were ...... when he apologised.
- A. certain
- B. reassured
- C. pleased
- D. quiet
Answer: C. pleased
Answer: C. The opposite of 'angry' is pleased.
Answer: C. The opposite of 'angry' is pleased.
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 drains have become ...... because, the road is now wide.
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 drains have become ...... because, the road is now wide.
- A. small
- B. narrow
- C. tight
- D. reduced
Answer: B. narrow
Answer: B. The opposite of 'wide' is narrow.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'wide' is narrow.
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.
As they explored the caves, they unearthed previously ...... artefacts.
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.
As they explored the caves, they unearthed previously ...... artefacts.
- A. known
- B. hidden
- C. sought
- D. visited
Answer: B. hidden
Answer: B. They unearthed (dug up) what had been hidden.
Answer: B. They unearthed (dug up) what had been hidden.
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.
The serenity of the countryside contrasted sharply with 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.
The serenity of the countryside contrasted sharply with the ...... in the city.
- A. anxiety
- B. panic
- C. struggle
- D. turmoil
Answer: D. turmoil
Answer: D. The opposite of 'serenity' is turmoil.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'serenity' is turmoil.
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 easier to destroy than to ......
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 easier to destroy than to ......
- A. make
- B. arrange
- C. build
- D. manage
Answer: C. build
Answer: C. The opposite of 'destroy' is build.
Answer: C. The opposite of 'destroy' is build.
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.
We are trying to attract them, not to....... 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.
We are trying to attract them, not to....... them
- A. dismiss
- B. refuse
- C. scorn
- D. reject
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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.
Some people live in affluence others in ......
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.
Some people live in affluence others in ......
- A. pain
- B. poverty
- C. difficulty
- D. scarcity
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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.
We have been advised not to do things that are abominable but things things that 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.
We have been advised not to do things that are abominable but things things that are ......
- A. pleasant
- B. strange
- C. popular
- D. meaningful
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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 suspect was acquitted and ...... for lack of evidence.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The suspect was acquitted and ...... for lack of evidence.
- A. left
- B. dismissed
- C. discharged
- D. cleared
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12. SECTION II
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
All the students suffering from flu have been ...... to the sick bay.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
All the students suffering from flu have been ...... to the sick bay.
- A. limited
- B. confined
- C. remanded
- D. restrained
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