WASSCE 2015 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2015 English Language paper has 48 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.
While Araba showed great aptitude in the test, her sister was quite ......
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 Araba showed great aptitude in the test, her sister was quite ......
- A. nervous.
- B. dissatisfied.
- C. incapable.
- D. afraid.
Answer: C. incapable.
Answer: C. 'Aptitude' means natural ability or skill. The opposite is being 'incapable' — not able. 'Nervous' describes feelings, not ability.
Answer: C. 'Aptitude' means natural ability or skill. The opposite is being 'incapable' — not able. 'Nervous' describes feelings, not ability.
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 students registered their disapproval when the self-satisfied SRC thought they would ...... their efforts.
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 registered their disapproval when the self-satisfied SRC thought they would ...... their efforts.
- A. accept
- B. appreciate
- C. remember
- D. proclaim
Answer: B. appreciate
Answer: B. The opposite of disapproval is that they would appreciate.
Answer: B. The opposite of disapproval is that they would appreciate.
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.
Rather than pacify the woman, the gift ...... 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.
Rather than pacify the woman, the gift ...... her.
- A. disturbed
- B. infuriated
- C. offended
- D. tormented
Answer: B. infuriated
Answer: B. To 'pacify' is to calm; the opposite is to infuriate.
Answer: B. To 'pacify' is to calm; the opposite is to infuriate.
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.
What made you think I was the master and he 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.
What made you think I was the master and he the ......?
- A. apprentice
- B. maid
- C. recruit
- D. amateur
Answer: A. apprentice
Answer: A. The opposite of 'master' (of a trade) is apprentice.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'master' (of a trade) is apprentice.
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 ticket was rather dense, not the ...... growth we expected from the description we had been given.
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 ticket was rather dense, not the ...... growth we expected from the description we had been given.
- A. sparse
- B. arid
- C. bare
- D. wild
Answer: A. sparse
Answer: A. The opposite of 'dense' is sparse.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'dense' is sparse.
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.
Kafui's fame as a philanthropist soared as high as his brother's ...... as a swindler.
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.
Kafui's fame as a philanthropist soared as high as his brother's ...... as a swindler.
- A. unfamiliarity
- B. notoriety
- C. disgrace
- D. disrespect
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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 litigant was smart so he took the land from his ...... friend.
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 litigant was smart so he took the land from his ...... friend.
- A. timid
- B. slow
- C. scared
- D. dull
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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 investigators reported that they had searched the entire compound when they had only searched the area ......
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 investigators reported that they had searched the entire compound when they had only searched the area ......
- A. in bits.
- B. carelessly.
- C. unevenly.
- D. partially.
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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.
Seconds later, Aku emerged from under the tarpaulin where Akweley had just ......
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.
Seconds later, Aku emerged from under the tarpaulin where Akweley had just ......
- A. returned.
- B. visited.
- C. set off.
- D. disappeared.
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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.
If you hide the criminal, you will be prosecuted, but if you ...... him, you may get a reward.
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.
If you hide the criminal, you will be prosecuted, but if you ...... him, you may get a reward.
- A. uncover
- B. expose
- C. reveal
- D. betray
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