WASSCE 2017 November English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2017 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.
Discord will reign wherever there is no ......
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.
Discord will reign wherever there is no ......
- A. amity
- B. harmony
- C. contentment
- D. consideration
Answer: B. harmony
Answer: B. The opposite of 'discord' is harmony.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'discord' is harmony.
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.
It is important to be courteous at all times as ...... behaviour does not speak well of a person.
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 important to be courteous at all times as ...... behaviour does not speak well of a person.
- A. repulsive
- B. impudent
- C. reckless
- D. illicit
Answer: B. impudent
Answer: B. The opposite of 'courteous' is impudent (rude).
Answer: B. The opposite of 'courteous' is impudent (rude).
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.
Practices that conserve natural resources are preferable to those that ...... 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.
Practices that conserve natural resources are preferable to those that ...... them
- A. depress
- B. hinder
- C. scatter
- D. deplete
Answer: D. deplete
Answer: D. The opposite of 'conserve' is deplete.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'conserve' is deplete.
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.
The actor shot into the limelight for some time only to sink into ......
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 actor shot into the limelight for some time only to sink into ......
- A. oblivion
- B. dejection
- C. disfavour
- D. decline
Answer: A. oblivion
Answer: A. The opposite of the 'limelight' is oblivion.
Answer: A. The opposite of the 'limelight' is oblivion.
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 prominence given to the story by the newspapers made all other news items pale into ......
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 prominence given to the story by the newspapers made all other news items pale into ......
- A. negligence
- B. indifference
- C. insignificance
- D. disappearance
Answer: C. insignificance
Answer: C. When one story gets great prominence, other news items 'pale into insignificance' — they seem unimportant by comparison.
Answer: C. When one story gets great prominence, other news items 'pale into insignificance' — they seem unimportant by comparison.
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.
No sooner had the treaty been signed than it was ......
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.
No sooner had the treaty been signed than it was ......
- A. abrogated
- B. cancelled
- C. dismissed
- D. ignored
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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.
In times of global conflict, the United Nations proposes ...... 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.
In times of global conflict, the United Nations proposes ...... to them.
- A. remedies
- B. measures
- C. prescription
- D. resolutions
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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 actor's confidence on stage contrasts with his usual ......
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 actor's confidence on stage contrasts with his usual ......
- A. humility
- B. carelessness
- C. bashfulness
- D. quietness
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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.
The hearty welcome we received was an improvement on the earlier ...... reception.
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 hearty welcome we received was an improvement on the earlier ...... reception.
- A. rude
- B. regrettable
- C. indifferent
- D. cold
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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.
The effects of natural disasters can be temporary or ......
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 effects of natural disasters can be temporary or ......
- A. violent.
- B. permanent.
- C. sudden.
- D. incontrollable.
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