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WAEC WASSCE 2022

WAEC English Language 2022 past questions

7 objective questions from the 2022 WAEC English Language paper. Answer each one, then reveal the answer and explanation.

All WAEC English Language past questions

  1. Question 1

    Antonyms

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

    1. Option A: folly
    2. Option B: knowledge
    3. Option C: insight
    4. Option D: sense
    Show the answer to question 1

    Answer: A, folly

    WISDOM is the opposite of folly.

  2. Question 2

    Lexis and structure

    Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: We look forward to ___ you soon.

    1. Option A: see
    2. Option B: seeing
    3. Option C: saw
    4. Option D: have seen
    Show the answer to question 2

    Answer: B, seeing

    "Look forward to" is followed by the -ing form.

  3. Question 3

    Concord

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The scissors ___ on the table.

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

    Answer: D, are

    "Scissors" is always plural.

  4. Question 4

    Synonyms

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

    1. Option A: accuse
    2. Option B: punish
    3. Option C: condemn
    4. Option D: clear of blame
    Show the answer to question 4

    Answer: D, clear of blame

    VINDICATE means clear of blame.

  5. Question 5

    Synonyms

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

    1. Option A: uncooperative
    2. Option B: obedient
    3. Option C: friendly
    4. Option D: punctual
    Show the answer to question 5

    Answer: A, uncooperative

    RECALCITRANT means uncooperative.

  6. Question 6

    Oral English

    Which word has the same vowel sound as 'cat'?

    1. Option A: car
    2. Option B: cut
    3. Option C: man
    4. Option D: care
    Show the answer to question 6

    Answer: C, man

    'Cat' and 'man' share the vowel /æ/.

  7. Question 7

    Idioms

    What is the meaning of the idiom "to turn over a new leaf"?

    1. Option A: to read a new book
    2. Option B: to change one's behaviour for the better
    3. Option C: to plant a tree
    4. Option D: to become rich
    Show the answer to question 7

    Answer: B, to change one's behaviour for the better

    "To turn over a new leaf" means to change one's behaviour for the better.

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