WASSCE 2015 November English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2015 November 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.
Instead of shunning Dufie, we should rather find a way of ...... 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.
Instead of shunning Dufie, we should rather find a way of ...... her
- A. accepting
- B. praising
- C. honouring
- D. encouraging
Answer: A. accepting
Answer: A. The opposite of 'shunning' is accepting.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'shunning' is accepting.
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.
I find it incredible that Kotei said that to you; I would not have ...... it of him.
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.
I find it incredible that Kotei said that to you; I would not have ...... it of him.
- A. believed
- B. accepted
- C. credited
- D. expected
Answer: A. believed
Answer: A. The opposite of 'incredible' — 'I would not have believed it of him'.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'incredible' — 'I would not have believed it of him'.
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.
The difference between Alariba and Awuni is that while she is industrious, Awuni is ......
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 difference between Alariba and Awuni is that while she is industrious, Awuni is ......
- A. inactive.
- B. indolent.
- C. carefree.
- D. slow.
Answer: B. indolent.
Answer: B. 'Industrious' means hardworking; the opposite is indolent (lazy).
Answer: B. 'Industrious' means hardworking; the opposite is indolent (lazy).
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.
From her mood, you can see that she had had a ...... day while ours had been hectic.
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.
From her mood, you can see that she had had a ...... day while ours had been hectic.
- A. stale
- B. drab
- C. bad
- D. weary
Answer: B. drab
Answer: B. The opposite of a 'hectic' day is a drab (dull, uneventful) one.
Answer: B. The opposite of a 'hectic' day is a drab (dull, uneventful) one.
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.
After purposely kicking the ball away, Atsu claimed he had ...... stepped on 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.
After purposely kicking the ball away, Atsu claimed he had ...... stepped on it.
- A. inadvertently
- B. carelessly
- C. cruelly
- D. badly
Answer: A. inadvertently
Answer: A. The opposite of 'purposely' is inadvertently.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'purposely' is inadvertently.
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.
Why do you think that his dismissal is a loss? For the company it is 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.
Why do you think that his dismissal is a loss? For the company it is a ......
- A. reward.
- B. fortune.
- C. gain.
- D. compensation.
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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 Manager yielded to the pressure from the workers but the Accountant ......
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 Manager yielded to the pressure from the workers but the Accountant ......
- A. objected.
- B. revolted.
- C. declined.
- D. resisted.
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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.
I don't see anything strange about his behaviour, it is 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.
I don't see anything strange about his behaviour, it is quite ......
- A. outstanding.
- B. laudable.
- C. normal.
- D. gallant.
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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.
These actions retard progress; they ....... stagnation.
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.
These actions retard progress; they ....... stagnation.
- A. increase
- B. promote
- C. induce
- D. provide
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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.
To ...... should we hand over?
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
To ...... should we hand over?
- A. which
- B. who
- C. whose
- D. whom
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