WASSCE 2024 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2024 English Language paper has 50 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 headmistress is academically ...... but inept as a leader.
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 headmistress is academically ...... but inept as a leader.
- A. capable
- B. vibrant
- C. reliable
- D. likeable
Answer: A. capable
Answer: A. The answer is 'capable'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'capable'. 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.
While most regional capitals are densely populated, a number of them are ...... populated.
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 most regional capitals are densely populated, a number of them are ...... populated.
- A. sparsely
- B. rarely
- C. scarcely
- D. hardly
Answer: A. sparsely
Answer: A. The answer is 'sparsely'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'sparsely'. 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.
All the ancient schools were demolished to be replaced 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.
All the ancient schools were demolished to be replaced with ...... ones
- A. new
- B. fashionable
- C. modern
- D. current
Answer: C. modern
Answer: C. The answer is 'modern'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: C. The answer is 'modern'. 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 judge acquitted Blewu of the murder charge instead of ...... him.
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 judge acquitted Blewu of the murder charge instead of ...... him.
- A. prosecuting
- B. convicting
- C. discharging
- D. condemning
Answer: B. convicting
Answer: B. The answer is 'convicting'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'convicting'. 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 students were dispersed yesterday and ordered to ...... the next day.
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 students were dispersed yesterday and ordered to ...... the next day.
- A. start
- B. resume
- C. return
- D. assemble
Answer: D. assemble
Answer: D. The answer is 'assemble'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: D. The answer is 'assemble'. 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.
All the people held in captivity last year are now given the ...... to go home.
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.
All the people held in captivity last year are now given the ...... to go home.
- A. ability
- B. right
- C. freedom
- D. chance
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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.
Your tie is crooked; make 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.
Your tie is crooked; make it ......
- A. flat
- B. straight
- C. neat
- D. long
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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.
For this election, the electorate will prefer transparent ballot boxes 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.
For this election, the electorate will prefer transparent ballot boxes to ...... ones.
- A. invisible
- B. sealed
- C. painted
- D. opaque
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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.
While the District Director is incompetent, his deputy is ......
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 the District Director is incompetent, his deputy is ......
- A. efficient
- B. strict
- C. punctual
- D. honest
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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.
Your answers contain redundant details; next time be ......
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.
Your answers contain redundant details; next time be ......
- A. concise
- B. short
- C. sincere
- D. logical
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