WASSCE 2019 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2019 English Language paper has 47 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 once audible ticks of the clock have suddenly become .......
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 once audible ticks of the clock have suddenly become .......
- A. regular
- B. invisible
- C. muted
- D. sluggish
Answer: C. muted
Answer: C. The answer is 'muted'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: C. The answer is 'muted'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
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 inspiring how the actor rose from obscurity 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.
It is inspiring how the actor rose from obscurity into ......
- A. opulence
- B. prominence
- C. brightness
- D. royalty
Answer: B. prominence
Answer: B. The answer is 'prominence'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'prominence'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
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 Supreme Court ratified the result it had earlier ......
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 Supreme Court ratified the result it had earlier ......
- A. despised
- B. suppressed
- C. discarded
- D. annulled
Answer: D. annulled
Answer: D. The answer is 'annulled'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: D. The answer is 'annulled'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
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.
Far from being provocative, Akoto's remark was seen as rather ......
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.
Far from being provocative, Akoto's remark was seen as rather ......
- A. conciliatory
- B. reasonable
- C. mild
- D. appropriate
Answer: A. conciliatory
Answer: A. The answer is 'conciliatory'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'conciliatory'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
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.
Joan prefers roomy cars to ...... 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.
Joan prefers roomy cars to ...... ones.
- A. compressed
- B. heavy
- C. sizeable
- D. compact
Answer: D. compact
Answer: D. The answer is 'compact'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: D. The answer is 'compact'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
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.
The reception accorded the travellers was neither cordial nor ......
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 reception accorded the travellers was neither cordial nor ......
- A. negative
- B. cold
- C. impolite
- D. improper
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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 explain why crimes which were rare in the past are now ......
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 explain why crimes which were rare in the past are now ......
- A. current
- B. conspicuous
- C. visible
- D. rife
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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 once jovial Mohamed has become too ...... for my liking.
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 once jovial Mohamed has become too ...... for my liking.
- A. conceited
- B. moody
- C. cautious
- D. submissive
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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.
Some people we meet in life are pleasant while some others are ......
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.
Some people we meet in life are pleasant while some others are ......
- A. wrong
- B. indifferent
- C. disagreeable
- D. indolent
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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 more difficult to scale the hill than 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.
It is more difficult to scale the hill than to ......
- A. descend
- B. dismount
- C. surmount
- D. disembark
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