WASSCE 2014 November English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2014 November English Language paper has 47 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.
We thought we had a refined leader in Kwaku, but he proved 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.
We thought we had a refined leader in Kwaku, but he proved to be ...........
- A. ignorant
- B. illiterate
- C. uncouth
- D. uneducated
Answer: C. uncouth
Answer: C. 'Refined' means well-mannered; the opposite is uncouth.
Answer: C. 'Refined' means well-mannered; the opposite is uncouth.
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.
When Amadu was promoted, he rose from the bottom to the ...... of his career
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.
When Amadu was promoted, he rose from the bottom to the ...... of his career
- A. apex
- B. level
- C. media
- D. length
Answer: A. apex
Answer: A. The opposite of 'bottom' is apex (top).
Answer: A. The opposite of 'bottom' is apex (top).
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.
Instead of treating their leaders with respect the student ...... 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.
Instead of treating their leaders with respect the student ...... them.
- A. avoided
- B. condemned
- C. hated
- D. scorned
Answer: D. scorned
Answer: D. The opposite of treating with respect is scorning.
Answer: D. The opposite of treating with respect is scorning.
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.
They made nasty comments about Adwoa but i found her......
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 made nasty comments about Adwoa but i found her......
- A. beautiful
- B. humble
- C. pleasant
- D. honest
Answer: C. pleasant
Answer: C. The opposite of 'nasty' is pleasant.
Answer: C. The opposite of 'nasty' is pleasant.
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.
The book is ...... but there are some exciting portions.
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 book is ...... but there are some exciting portions.
- A. big
- B. lengthy
- C. tom
- D. boring
Answer: D. boring
Answer: D. The opposite of 'exciting' is boring.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'exciting' is boring.
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.
Ameley raised herself from a state of poverty to one of .....
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.
Ameley raised herself from a state of poverty to one of .....
- A. affluence
- B. fame
- C. glory
- D. grace
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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 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. dense
- B. turmoil
- C. traffic
- D. laxity
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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 man rudely dismissed us, his wife ...... asked us to come 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.
Though the man rudely dismissed us, his wife ...... asked us to come in.
- A. hurriedly
- B. politely
- C. casually
- D. meekly
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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.
Atongo was very docile when he was a child; it is therefore surprising to see how ...... he has become.
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.
Atongo was very docile when he was a child; it is therefore surprising to see how ...... he has become.
- A. aggressive
- B. charming
- C. manly
- D. handsome
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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.
While admiring the performance, the headmaster made several ...... remarks.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
While admiring the performance, the headmaster made several ...... remarks.
- A. complementary
- B. complimentary
- C. containing
- D. contending
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