WASSCE 2017 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2017 English Language paper has 50 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.
Honest labour can lift one from circumstances of 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.
Honest labour can lift one from circumstances of poverty to ......
- A. happiness.
- B. generosity.
- C. development.
- D. affluence.
Answer: D. affluence.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'poverty' is affluence.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'poverty' is affluence.
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.
Trained physicians are more careful than ...... doctors when treating patients.
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.
Trained physicians are more careful than ...... doctors when treating patients.
- A. careless
- B. quack
- C. reckless
- D. indifferent
Answer: B. quack
Answer: B. The opposite of 'trained' physicians is quack doctors.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'trained' physicians is quack doctors.
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 leader encouraged all present not to be ...... by recent happenings.
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 leader encouraged all present not to be ...... by recent happenings.
- A. controlled
- B. disheartened
- C. cautioned
- D. surprised
Answer: B. disheartened
Answer: B. The opposite of 'encouraged' is disheartened.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'encouraged' is disheartened.
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.
His knowledge in the sciences is only superficial and 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.
His knowledge in the sciences is only superficial and not ......
- A. profound.
- B. instructive.
- C. complex.
- D. strong.
Answer: A. profound.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'superficial' is profound.
Answer: A. The opposite of 'superficial' is profound.
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.
Electricity supply is only erratic in the city but ...... in the villages.
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.
Electricity supply is only erratic in the city but ...... in the villages.
- A. frequent
- B. stable
- C. normal
- D. available
Answer: B. stable
Answer: B. The opposite of 'erratic' is stable.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'erratic' is stable.
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.
People who talk about others can only do temporary, not ...... damage 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.
People who talk about others can only do temporary, not ...... damage to them.
- A. heavy
- B. serious
- C. lasting
- D. considerable
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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.
It is difficult to afford sumptuous meals nowadays; one has to make do with ......
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 is difficult to afford sumptuous meals nowadays; one has to make do with ......
- A. frugal
- B. unbalanced
- C. unpalatable
- D. available
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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 advantages of reconciliation far outweigh living 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.
The advantages of reconciliation far outweigh living in ......
- A. disharmony.
- B. opposition.
- C. indifference.
- D. violence.
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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.
Academic performance, which was at its lowest ebb, is now at its ......
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.
Academic performance, which was at its lowest ebb, is now at its ......
- A. climax.
- B. tip.
- C. peak.
- D. maximum.
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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.
It is advisable to avoid apathy and embrace ......
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 is advisable to avoid apathy and embrace ......
- A. bravery.
- B. leniency.
- C. satisfaction.
- D. enthusiasm.
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