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WAEC WASSCE 2016

WAEC English Language 2016 past questions

8 objective questions from the 2016 WAEC English Language paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All WAEC English Language past questions

  1. Question 1

    Idioms

    What is the meaning of the idiom "the lion's share"?

    1. Option A: a small portion
    2. Option B: an equal part
    3. Option C: the largest part
    4. Option D: a brave act
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: C, the largest part

    "The lion's share" means the largest part.

  2. Question 2

    Antonyms

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

    1. Option A: minimum
    2. Option B: highest
    3. Option C: greatest
    4. Option D: utmost
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: A, minimum

    MAXIMUM is the opposite of minimum.

  3. Question 3

    Antonyms

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

    1. Option A: peace
    2. Option B: unity
    3. Option C: agreement
    4. Option D: discord
    Show the answer to question 3

    Answer: D, discord

    HARMONY is the opposite of discord.

  4. Question 4

    Lexis and structure

    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: He ___ his homework before he went to bed.

    1. Option A: has finished
    2. Option B: finishes
    3. Option C: had finished
    4. Option D: is finishing
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: C, had finished

    The earlier of two past actions takes the past perfect.

  5. Question 5

    Synonyms

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

    1. Option A: cold
    2. Option B: formal
    3. Option C: friendly
    4. Option D: rude
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: C, friendly

    CORDIAL means friendly.

  6. Question 6

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Measles ___ a dangerous disease.

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

    Answer: D, is

    Disease names such as measles are singular.

  7. Question 7

    Synonyms

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

    1. Option A: lazy
    2. Option B: careless
    3. Option C: hardworking
    4. Option D: clumsy
    Show the answer to question 7

    Answer: C, hardworking

    DILIGENT means hardworking.

  8. Question 8

    Oral English

    In which word is the letter 'k' silent?

    1. Option A: kite
    2. Option B: kettle
    3. Option C: kick
    4. Option D: knife
    Show the answer to question 8

    Answer: D, knife

    A 'k' before 'n' at the start of a word is silent.

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