WASSCE 2014 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2014 English Language paper has 46 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.
Breathing polluted air is harmful 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.
Breathing polluted air is harmful not ......
- A. safe
- B. good
- C. helpful
- D. preferable
Answer: A. safe
Answer: A. The opposite of 'harmful' is safe.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'harmful' is safe.
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.
Hard work can lift one from poverty 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.
Hard work can lift one from poverty to ......
- A. opulence
- B. happiness
- C. satisfaction
- D. pleasure
Answer: A. opulence
Answer: A. The opposite of 'poverty' is opulence (wealth).
Answer: A. The opposite of 'poverty' is opulence (wealth).
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.
His violent behaviour had given way to a ..... disposition.
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.
His violent behaviour had given way to a ..... disposition.
- A. cold
- B. calm
- C. safe
- D. polite
Answer: B. calm
Answer: B. The opposite of 'violent' is calm.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'violent' is calm.
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.
There was much chaos in the house which used 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.
There was much chaos in the house which used to be .....
- A. beautiful
- B. quiet
- C. satisfactory
- D. orderly
Answer: D. orderly
Answer: D. The opposite of 'chaos' is orderly.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'chaos' is orderly.
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.
Would you commend or .... me for such 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.
Would you commend or .... me for such behaviour.
- A. cuddle
- B. insult
- C. shun
- D. blame
Answer: D. blame
Answer: D. To 'commend' is to praise; the opposite is to blame.
Answer: D. To 'commend' is to praise; the opposite is to blame.
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.
Do the affluent in society always despise the ......
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.
Do the affluent in society always despise the ......
- A. lowly
- B. sick
- C. poor
- D. weak
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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.
They said that they lived in a squalid environment but surprising we found 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.
They said that they lived in a squalid environment but surprising we found it..........
- A. convenient
- B. attractive
- C. accommodating
- D. suitable
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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.
Anaba received a price of great value, but Amerley's was worth a ........ sum
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.
Anaba received a price of great value, but Amerley's was worth a ........ sum
- A. trivial
- B. gaudy
- C. minor
- D. paltry
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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 robbers were ..... while breaking into the house.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The robbers were ..... while breaking into the house.
- A. disturbed
- B. apprehended
- C. threatened
- D. harassed
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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.
Please be patient, the nurse will see you ......
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Please be patient, the nurse will see you ......
- A. presently
- B. sooner
- C. at present
- D. soonest
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