WASSCE 2023 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2023 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 diverse groups became ...... in a common course.
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 diverse groups became ...... in a common course.
- A. assimilated
- B. concentrated
- C. liberated
- D. united
Answer: D. united
Answer: D. The answer is 'united'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: D. The answer is 'united'. 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.
Aku's mood changed from the dismal to the ......
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.
Aku's mood changed from the dismal to the ......
- A. amorous
- B. ecstatic
- C. frivolous
- D. gentle
Answer: B. ecstatic
Answer: B. The answer is 'ecstatic'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'ecstatic'. 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 invigorating drinks served at the party made us forget how ...... the trip had been.
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 invigorating drinks served at the party made us forget how ...... the trip had been.
- A. degenerating
- B. depressing
- C. enervating
- D. sagging
Answer: C. enervating
Answer: C. The answer is 'enervating'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: C. The answer is 'enervating'. 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.
Whereas tourism is thriving other local businesses 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.
Whereas tourism is thriving other local businesses are ......
- A. declining
- B. descending
- C. dropping
- D. drowning
Answer: A. declining
Answer: A. The answer is 'declining'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'declining'. 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.
Although now a renowned doctor, Johnny rose from ...... beginnings.
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.
Although now a renowned doctor, Johnny rose from ...... beginnings.
- A. humble
- B. servile
- C. unidentified
- D. unrecognizable
Answer: A. humble
Answer: A. The answer is 'humble'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'humble'. 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 efforts to defuse the tension, rather ...... 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.
The efforts to defuse the tension, rather ...... it.
- A. aggravated
- B. persisted
- C. progressed
- D. revived
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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.
Her condition may worsen rather than ...... if she continues to brood over the incident.
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.
Her condition may worsen rather than ...... if she continues to brood over the incident.
- A. abate
- B. improve
- C. reduce
- D. subside
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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.
Charitable actions can influence ...... people to change.
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.
Charitable actions can influence ...... people to change.
- A. cautious
- B. indifferent
- C. notorious
- D. selfish
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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 interesting that minute creatures survive alongside ...... ones in the same habitat.
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 interesting that minute creatures survive alongside ...... ones in the same habitat.
- A. cunning
- B. large
- C. strong
- D. violet
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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 students tried every means to secure permission, ......?
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The students tried every means to secure permission, ......?
- A. couldn't they
- B. didn't they
- C. haven't they
- D. shouldn't they
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