WASSCE 2020 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2020 English Language paper has 46 objective and 5 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.
Geraldine is very courteous but her brother, Gerald is unbelievably .......
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.
Geraldine is very courteous but her brother, Gerald is unbelievably .......
- A. arrogant.
- B. impolite.
- C. snobbish.
- D. haughty
Answer: B. impolite.
Answer: B. The answer is 'impolite'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'impolite'. 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.
Whilst Lydia became ...... in the course of the context, Lena was confident.
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.
Whilst Lydia became ...... in the course of the context, Lena was confident.
- A. assuring
- B. boastful
- C. incensed
- D. jittery
Answer: D. jittery
Answer: D. The answer is 'jittery'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: D. The answer is 'jittery'. 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.
When they appeared before the disciplinary committee, Rex was unrepentant but Ray 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.
When they appeared before the disciplinary committee, Rex was unrepentant but Ray was ......
- A. sober
- B. reformed
- C. remorseful
- D. quiet
Answer: C. remorseful
Answer: C. The answer is 'remorseful'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: C. The answer is 'remorseful'. 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.
Mama that what I had done was smart but Dad said 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.
Mama that what I had done was smart but Dad said it was ......
- A. dumb
- B. lame
- C. wicked
- D. rough
Answer: A. dumb
Dumb means not showing or having good judgment or intelligence stupid or foolish.
Dumb means not showing or having good judgment or intelligence stupid or foolish.
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.
Even though Joyce was praised for what she had done, her opponents ...... 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.
Even though Joyce was praised for what she had done, her opponents ...... her.
- A. admonished
- B. mocked
- C. warned
- D. provoked
Answer: B. mocked
Answer: B. The answer is 'mocked'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'mocked'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
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.
Instead of being gentle with the frightened child, Tom was 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.
Instead of being gentle with the frightened child, Tom was rather ......
- A. brisk.
- B. firm.
- C. brash.
- D. harsh.
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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 felt very agitated yet I maintained a ...... demeanour.
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 felt very agitated yet I maintained a ...... demeanour.
- A. brave
- B. calm
- C. strict
- D. gentle
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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.
Adding much salt to food at table is ...... to the heart not beneficial.
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.
Adding much salt to food at table is ...... to the heart not beneficial.
- A. hurtful
- B. abusive
- C. injurious
- D. offensive
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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 sound from Larry's record was ...... rather than audible.
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 sound from Larry's record was ...... rather than audible.
- A. muffled
- B. peaceful
- C. noisy
- D. blurred
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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.
We shall overcome ...... how difficult it is.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
We shall overcome ...... how difficult it is.
- A. no matter
- B. irrespective
- C. not looking
- D. despite
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