WASSCE 2021 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2021 English Language paper has 48 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.
Hard work lifts one from 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.
Hard work lifts one from poverty to ......
- A. affluence
- B. development
- C. generosity
- D. happiness
Answer: A. affluence
Answer: A. The answer is 'affluence'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'affluence'. 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.
Koby's business which was flourishing up to last week is 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.
Koby's business which was flourishing up to last week is now ......
- A. closing
- B. declining
- C. degrading
- D. vanishing
Answer: B. declining
Answer: B. The answer is 'declining'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'declining'. 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.
Nowadays, computerized services are taking the place of ...... operations.
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.
Nowadays, computerized services are taking the place of ...... operations.
- A. daily
- B. efficient
- C. electrical
- D. manual
Answer: D. manual
Answer: D. The answer is 'manual'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: D. The answer is 'manual'. 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.
The king encouraged all his subjects 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 king encouraged all his subjects not to be ...... by recent happenings.
- A. cautioned
- B. controlled
- C. disheartened
- D. surprised
Answer: C. disheartened
Answer: C. The answer is 'disheartened'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: C. The answer is 'disheartened'. 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.
The eyewitness's account 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.
The eyewitness's account is only superficial and not ......
- A. accurate
- B. complex
- C. instructive
- D. profound
Answer: D. profound
Answer: D. The answer is 'profound'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: D. The answer is 'profound'. 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 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. indifference
- C. opposition
- D. violence
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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 poor family cannot afford sumptuous meals, they have to make do with ...... 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 poor family cannot afford sumptuous meals, they have to make do with ...... ones.
- A. available
- B. frugal
- C. unpalatable
- D. unbalanced
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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 sea which was turbulent an hour ago is 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.
The sea which was turbulent an hour ago is now ......
- A. calm
- B. cool
- C. deep
- D. motionless
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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.
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. enthusiasm
- C. leniency
- D. satisfaction
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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.
Ama seldom goes to school because she is ...... afraid of meeting her class teacher.
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.
Ama seldom goes to school because she is ...... afraid of meeting her class teacher.
- A. always
- B. never
- C. quite
- D. sometimes
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