WAEC English Language
2018 Style Practice Question Paper
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
ORIGINAL PRACTICE SET – 5
Not the Original 2018 WAEC Paper
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Read all questions carefully before answering.
- Follow the instructions given in each section.
- For the essay section, answer only one question.
- Use clear, appropriate and grammatically correct English.
- Present your answers neatly and clearly.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
Choose the option that best completes each sentence.
1. The students were instructed to ________ their books before leaving the classroom.
2. If he had arrived earlier, he ________ the bus.
3. Mathematics ________ one of my favourite subjects.
4. The word closest in meaning to “purchase” is:
5. The opposite of “generous” is:
6. She has worked here ________ ten years.
7. The boys, as well as their teacher, ________ present.
8. He depends ________ his parents for financial support.
9. The word closest in meaning to “accurate” is:
10. The teacher congratulated her ________ winning the prize.
Questions 11–20: Choose the correct option.
11. The plural of “mouse” is:
12. This road is ________ than the other one.
13. The girls prepared the meal ________.
14. He is proud ________ his achievements.
15. I wonder ________ she will attend the meeting.
16. The opposite of “victory” is:
17. When the teacher entered, the students ________ quietly.
18. You ________ respect the laws of your country.
19. “To make ends meet” means:
20. The students complained ________ the poor condition of the classroom.
SECTION A – Answer ONE question only.
21. Write a letter to your friend describing an interesting event that took place in your school.
22. Write an article for publication in a newspaper on “How to Reduce Road Accidents in Our Community”.
23. Write a story ending with the words: “From that experience, I learned the value of patience.”
24. Write a speech to be delivered at a school assembly on: “The Importance of Respect for Teachers.”
25. Write an argumentative essay on: “Students Should Be Allowed to Choose Some of Their School Subjects.”
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Learning a skill can be as valuable as gaining academic knowledge. Practical skills such as cooking, sewing, repairing simple machines, computer programming and farming can help young people become more independent.
Skills also provide opportunities for employment. A person who has a useful skill may be able to earn money by working for an organization or by starting a small business. Such skills can be particularly useful during periods when formal employment is difficult to find.
Schools and families can encourage young people to develop practical abilities. Students should be given opportunities to discover their interests and practise useful skills. Academic education and practical training can work together to prepare young people for adult life.
26(a). Why can practical skills be valuable?
26(b). Mention three practical skills from the passage.
26(c). How can skills provide employment opportunities?
26(d). Who can encourage young people to develop skills?
26(e). How can academic education and practical training work together?
26(f). Find a word meaning “independent”.
26(g). Find the opposite of “formal”.
26(h). State the main idea of the passage.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Good leadership is important in schools, communities and organizations. A good leader provides direction and helps people work towards a common goal. Leadership, however, is not simply about giving orders.
A good leader should listen to others and consider their opinions. Honesty is also important because people are more likely to trust a leader who keeps promises and accepts responsibility for mistakes.
Effective leaders should also be willing to make difficult decisions. They should remain calm during problems and encourage others rather than blaming them. A leader who combines confidence with humility can earn the respect of those around him or her.
27(a). In three sentences, state three qualities of a good leader.
27(b). In three sentences, state three responsibilities of an effective leader.
28. The students were asked to concentrate ________ their work.
29. She succeeded ________ all the difficulties she faced.
30. The police ________ arrested the suspect.
31. If I ________ enough time, I would visit you.
32. The word closest in meaning to “assist” is:
33. He stayed at home ________ he was feeling unwell.
34. The manager spoke to the workers ________.
35. “A storm in a teacup” means:
| Component | Skills Tested |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Lexis, Structure, Grammar and Vocabulary |
| Paper 2 – Section A | Essay, Letter, Article, Speech or Story |
| Paper 2 – Section B | Reading Comprehension |
| Paper 2 – Section C | Summary Writing |