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WAEC WASSCE 2015

WAEC English Language 2015 past questions

8 objective questions from the 2015 WAEC English Language paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All WAEC English Language past questions

  1. Question 1

    Synonyms

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one nearest in meaning to ZEALOUS.

    1. Option A: indifferent
    2. Option B: lazy
    3. Option C: enthusiastic
    4. Option D: fearful
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: C, enthusiastic

    ZEALOUS means enthusiastic.

  2. Question 2

    Oral English

    Which word ends with the same consonant sound as 'laugh'?

    1. Option A: flag
    2. Option B: lab
    3. Option C: leg
    4. Option D: stiff
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: D, stiff

    'Gh' in 'laugh' is pronounced /f/.

  3. Question 3

    Idioms

    What is the meaning of the idiom "to get cold feet"?

    1. Option A: to fall ill
    2. Option B: to be very brave
    3. Option C: to become nervous about doing something
    4. Option D: to be poor
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: C, to become nervous about doing something

    "To get cold feet" means to become nervous about doing something.

  4. Question 4

    Synonyms

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one nearest in meaning to BENEVOLENT.

    1. Option A: cruel
    2. Option B: greedy
    3. Option C: kind
    4. Option D: timid
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: C, kind

    BENEVOLENT means kind.

  5. Question 5

    Lexis and structure

    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The principal, ___ car was stolen, reported to the police.

    1. Option A: who
    2. Option B: whom
    3. Option C: whose
    4. Option D: which
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: C, whose

    "Whose" shows possession.

  6. Question 6

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Not only the principal but also the teachers ___ present.

    1. Option A: were
    2. Option B: was
    3. Option C: is
    4. Option D: has been
    Show the answer to question 6

    Answer: A, were

    The verb agrees with the nearer subject, "the teachers".

  7. Question 7

    Antonyms

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one most nearly opposite in meaning to FAMINE.

    1. Option A: hunger
    2. Option B: drought
    3. Option C: plenty
    4. Option D: scarcity
    Show the answer to question 7

    Answer: C, plenty

    FAMINE is the opposite of plenty.

  8. Question 8

    Antonyms

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one most nearly opposite in meaning to FERTILE.

    1. Option A: fruitful
    2. Option B: rich
    3. Option C: barren
    4. Option D: productive
    Show the answer to question 8

    Answer: C, barren

    FERTILE is the opposite of barren.

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