WASSCE 2022 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2022 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.
Long John fell from affluence to ...... due to his recklessness.
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.
Long John fell from affluence to ...... due to his recklessness.
- A. misery
- B. penury
- C. liability
- D. starvation
Answer: B. penury
Answer: B. The answer is 'penury'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'penury'. 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.
Billy said he would do only ...... business and stay away from illegal 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.
Billy said he would do only ...... business and stay away from illegal ones.
- A. legitimate
- B. profitable
- C. justifiable
- D. commercial
Answer: A. legitimate
Answer: A. The answer is 'legitimate'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'legitimate'. 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.
FIFA advised all referees to be impartial 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.
FIFA advised all referees to be impartial and not ......
- A. biased
- B. considerate
- C. careless
- D. intolerant
Answer: A. biased
Answer: A. The answer is 'biased'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'biased'. 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.
New security features on the currency notes differentiate the fake from the ...... 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.
New security features on the currency notes differentiate the fake from the ...... ones.
- A. old
- B. genuine
- C. normal
- D. clear
Answer: B. genuine
Answer: B. The answer is 'genuine'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'genuine'. 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.
Though the workers think the manager is callous, he is really ......
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.
Though the workers think the manager is callous, he is really ......
- A. considerate
- B. powerful
- C. frank
- D. effective
Answer: A. considerate
Answer: A. The answer is 'considerate'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'considerate'. 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 team was hailed when it triumphed but ...... when it lost the cup.
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 team was hailed when it triumphed but ...... when it lost the cup.
- A. abandoned
- B. charged
- C. booed
- D. heckled
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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.
While some people laud the government for constructing roads, others ...... 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.
While some people laud the government for constructing roads, others ...... it.
- A. favour
- B. castigate
- C. pacify
- D. proclaim
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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.
Though Mansa has an ...... smile, her behaviour is repulsive.
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.
Though Mansa has an ...... smile, her behaviour is repulsive.
- A. enduring
- B. elusive
- C. alluring
- D. amicable
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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.
While Peter was dismissed for being negligent, his brother was promoted for being ......
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 Peter was dismissed for being negligent, his brother was promoted for being ......
- A. obedient
- B. realistic
- C. humble
- D. meticulous
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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.
The president ...... the criminal libel law.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president ...... the criminal libel law.
- A. repealed
- B. cancelled
- C. tabled
- D. vetoed
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