WASSCE 2018 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2018 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.
The wilting plants were ...... by the recent rains.
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 wilting plants were ...... by the recent rains.
- A. destroyed
- B. cleared
- C. revived
- D. drowned
Answer: C. revived
Answer: C. The opposite of 'wilting' is revived.
Answer: C. The opposite of 'wilting' is revived.
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 tranquility of the rural areas contrasts with the ...... in the cities.
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 tranquility of the rural areas contrasts with the ...... in the cities.
- A. pollution
- B. panic
- C. unease
- D. noise
Answer: D. noise
Answer: D. The opposite of 'tranquility' is noise.
Answer: D. The opposite of 'tranquility' is noise.
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 greedy man took advantage of the woman's ......
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 greedy man took advantage of the woman's ......
- A. naivety
- B. generosity
- C. calmness
- D. vulnerability
Answer: B. generosity
Answer: B. The opposite of 'greedy' is generous — the woman's generosity.
Answer: B. The opposite of 'greedy' is generous — the woman's generosity.
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.
While the children were agitated by the news, their parents were very ......
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 the children were agitated by the news, their parents were very ......
- A. indifferent
- B. happy
- C. composed
- D. satisfied
Answer: C. composed
Composed: having one's feelings and expression under control; calm.
Composed: having one's feelings and expression under control; calm.
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.
There will not be any more food shortage after the ...... harvest
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.
There will not be any more food shortage after the ...... harvest
- A. vast
- B. satisfactory
- C. bumper
- D. average
Answer: C. bumper
Answer: C. The opposite of 'shortage' is a bumper (plentiful) harvest.
Answer: C. The opposite of 'shortage' is a bumper (plentiful) harvest.
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.
Do not scatter the books on the table, ...... them neatly on the shelves.
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.
Do not scatter the books on the table, ...... them neatly on the shelves.
- A. pack
- B. keep
- C. arrange
- D. mount
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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 will lay off the experienced staff and ...... new ones.
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 will lay off the experienced staff and ...... new ones.
- A. promote
- B. accept
- C. recommend
- D. engage
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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 chief executive officer is strict with this staff while his deputy 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 chief executive officer is strict with this staff while his deputy is ......
- A. co-operative
- B. nice
- C. lax
- D. sympathetic
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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.
Do not indulge in this malpractice anymore; ...... from 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.
Do not indulge in this malpractice anymore; ...... from it.
- A. withdraw
- B. depart
- C. desist
- D. abstain
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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.
Rather than ...... the issues, his comments confused the audience the more.
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 ...... the issues, his comments confused the audience the more.
- A. resolve
- B. clarify
- C. clear
- D. solve
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