As candidates prepare for the WASSCE, we share with them our top WASSCE English Language Objective Questions.
All candidates are challenged to solve the questions here. In all there are just 40 test questions. Candidates are to solve them all in 30 minutes or less.
Apart from solving it alone, candidates can go through with other colleagues. That will help solve these questions with better accuracy anc confidence as well.
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2024 WASSCE English Language Objective Questions
PAPER 1 – SECTION I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
Answer all questions.
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.
1. There are so many false prophets that we don’t know which ones are …….
A. devoted
B. true
C. confirmed
D. ordained
2. Sampson has no faith in politicians so all of them.
A. rejects
B. hates
C. disrespects
D. mistrust
3. Вe……………..; don’t be too harsh on her.
A. righteous
B. lenient
C. good
D. forgiving
4. You will……….your seatbelt when we are airborne, but fasten it now.
A. open
B. release
C. loosen
D. free
5. His dart………….. the bull’s eye but mine missed it.
A. knocked
B. crashed
C. reached
D. hit
6. Ayo’s business which collapsed last year has started to…………
A. flourish
B. succeed
C. rebuild
D. recover
7. Her beauty is fading, while her younger sister’s is……..
A. blossoming
B. shining
C. increasing
D. growing
8. Lift the…………..in your life and be happy
A. darkness
B. misery
C. bitterness
D. burden
9. The ………effect of the balm relieved me of excruciating pain.
A. calming
B. charming
C. soothing
D. softening
10. Don’t……….. any error. Make sure that you detect all of them.
A. overlook
B. excuse
C. avoid
D. forget
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2024 WASSCE English Language Objective Questions – SECTION II
From each of the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the following sentences.
11. The fees you owe the school are…………
A. pending
B. late
C. overdue
D. overstretched
12. Daniel who derives……… from torturing junior students has been expelled.
A. pleasure
B. kindness
C. peace
D. benefits
13. Dirty clothes…… the boy’s dormitory.
A. covered
B. soiled
C. littered
D. spoiled
14. We………… that we’d arrive at Enchi by 6:00 p.m.
A. evaluated
B. guessed
C. proposed
D. reckoned
15. Illegal hunters………….. elephants for their tusks.
A. poach
B. gather
C. kill
D. murder
16. ……………….. minds accept criticisms.
A. mature
B. adult
C. old
D. Strong
17. Can you…………………… discuss HIV/AIDS with your children?
A. kindly
B. openly
C. clearly
D. truly
18. The truck has………. blocked access to the house.
A. partially
B. half
C. largely
D. Hugely
19. When the firing started, everyone………….for cover.
A. stalked
B. jumped
C. walked
D. scrambled
20. The bodies recovered from the flood were buried in a………… grave.
A. small
B. large
C. mass
D. marked
2024 WASSCE English Language Objective Questions – SECTION III
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
21. She was so engrossed in the story that she forgot it was time for lunch.
A. hidden
B. interested
C. distracted
D. absorbed
22. We condemn Harry’s vindictive nature.
A. wicked
B. unforgiving
C. criminal
D. uncooperative
23. Be vigilant in the market because there are pick-pockets there.
A. alert
B. active
C. awake
D. serious
24. Kojo swindled the woman to the tune of One hundred million cedis.
A. cheated
B. fooled
C. deceived
D. lured
25. There is no tangible improvement in
A. clear
B. evident
C. acceptable
D. credible
26. The doctor placed a tender hand on the baby and she fell asleep.
A. calm
B. gentle
C. soothing
D. light
27. To take up the ministerial post Aisha renounced her membership of the opposition party
A. denied
B. rejected
C. relinquished
D. condemned
28. After the floods, the market was a repulsive sight.
A. unhealthy
B. disgusting
C. frightening
D. ugly
29. Ill health stopped Ali from active participation in the demonstration.
A. involvement
B. association
C. discussion
D. interest
30. As they ran from the building, the dogs pursued them.
A. followed
B. frightened
C. chased
D. led
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SECTION IV
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
31. As we approached our destination, I grinned from ear to ear. This means that I
A. heard desirable news. B. became deeply impressed
C. was extremely happy D. began to have sweet memories
32 The matter is already water under the bridge. This means that it
A. is partially suspended B. cannot be accepted any longer
C. cannot be changed D. is hardly talked about
33. The incident cast a shadow over the rest of the holiday. This means that it
A. fail to produce any excitement. B. stopped the enjoyment.
C. caused a measure of concern. D. gave respite of our activities.
34. Many successes were recorded in the twilight of the chief’s reign.This means that she
A. all along his reign B. at the beginning of his reign
C. during the final stages of his reign D. in the middle of reign
35. Retail traders made a pile from the business during the festive period. This means that they
A. charged higher prices B. displayed a lot of goods.
C. joined in the festivities. D. made huge profits.
36. A week to her wedding. Martha got cold feet. This means that she
A. faced a lot of difficulties B. became frightened of failure.
C. ran out of money D. became very ill.
37. The survivors did not lose heart although their rescue was delayed. This means that they
A. refused to give in to threats B. manage to sustain their lives
C. did not despair. D. did not experience any loss.
38. Moro realized too late that associates were fair-weather friends. This his close means that they were
A. very considerate B. friends only in good time
C. reliable friends D. hard to please
39. The Manager was taken to task for his role the matter. This means that the manage in was
A condemned B. demoted C. dismissed D. anticized
40. His argument flies in the face of available facts. This means that his argument
A is worrying. B. is uncertain. C. lacks reason D. causes despair.
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