WASSCE 2025 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The WASSCE 2025 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
[1 Hour]
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.
You are too arrogant, you must learn to be ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
You are too arrogant, you must learn to be ......
- A. honest
- B. weak
- C. timid
- D. humble
Answer: D. humble
Answer: D. The answer is 'humble'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: D. The answer is 'humble'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
2. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
These traders must not mix fake currency notes with ...... ones.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
These traders must not mix fake currency notes with ...... ones.
- A. genuine
- B. good
- C. lawful
- D. true
Answer: A. genuine
Answer: A. The answer is 'genuine'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'genuine'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
3. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
In her annual report, the CEO scolded the lazy workers but ...... the diligent ones.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
In her annual report, the CEO scolded the lazy workers but ...... the diligent ones.
- A. admired
- B. commended
- C. recommended
- D. remembered
Answer: B. commended
Answer: B. The answer is 'commended'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'commended'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
4. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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 weather is always serene in some countries, but ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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 weather is always serene in some countries, but ......
- A. volatile
- B. turbulent
- C. strong
- D. unkind
Answer: B. turbulent
Answer: B. The answer is 'turbulent'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: B. The answer is 'turbulent'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
5. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
Follow the specific instructions and forget about the ...... ones.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
Follow the specific instructions and forget about the ...... ones.
- A. general
- B. familiar
- C. detailed
- D. reliable
Answer: A. general
Answer: A. The answer is 'general'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
Answer: A. The answer is 'general'. Context and meaning of the sentence point to this word.
6. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
We live in a time that unscrupulous people take advantage of the ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
We live in a time that unscrupulous people take advantage of the ......
- A. upright
- B. capable
- C. simple
- D. cautious
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7. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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 ...... the thief, his kinsmen actually hailed him.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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 ...... the thief, his kinsmen actually hailed him.
- A. protecting
- B. despising
- C. denouncing
- D. attacking
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8. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
Most radio stations broadcast on obsolete equipment; only few use ...... ones.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
Most radio stations broadcast on obsolete equipment; only few use ...... ones.
- A. refurbished
- B. present
- C. modern
- D. civilized
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9. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
Some of the people think the murder of the child was premediated; others think it was ......
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
Some of the people think the murder of the child was premediated; others think it was ......
- A. unintentional
- B. unfortunate
- C. hidden
- D. needless
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10. PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
How you passed all your compulsory subjects and failed the ...... one surprises me.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
[1 Hour]
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.
How you passed all your compulsory subjects and failed the ...... one surprises me.
- A. popular
- B. optional
- C. easy
- D. basic
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