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WAEC WASSCE 2017

WAEC English Language 2017 past questions

7 objective questions from the 2017 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 FRUGAL.

    1. Option A: wasteful
    2. Option B: generous
    3. Option C: poor
    4. Option D: thrifty
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: D, thrifty

    FRUGAL means thrifty.

  2. Question 2

    Idioms

    What is the meaning of the idiom "to let the cat out of the bag"?

    1. Option A: to reveal a secret
    2. Option B: to free an animal
    3. Option C: to cause trouble
    4. Option D: to lose something
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: A, to reveal a secret

    "To let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal a secret.

  3. Question 3

    Antonyms

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

    1. Option A: younger
    2. Option B: minor
    3. Option C: lower
    4. Option D: senior
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: D, senior

    JUNIOR is the opposite of senior.

  4. Question 4

    Lexis and structure

    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: There is ___ water in the tank, so we must buy some.

    1. Option A: little
    2. Option B: few
    3. Option C: many
    4. Option D: a few
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: A, little

    "Little" with an uncountable noun means almost none.

  5. Question 5

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The furniture in the room ___ new.

    1. Option A: are
    2. Option B: were
    3. Option C: have been
    4. Option D: is
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: D, is

    "Furniture" is uncountable and singular.

  6. Question 6

    Synonyms

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

    1. Option A: establish
    2. Option B: spread
    3. Option C: preserve
    4. Option D: eliminate
    Show the answer to question 6

    Answer: D, eliminate

    ERADICATE means eliminate.

  7. Question 7

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Each of the boys ___ given a textbook.

    1. Option A: was
    2. Option B: were
    3. Option C: are
    4. Option D: have been
    Show the answer to question 7

    Answer: A, was

    "Each" is singular.

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