WAEC English Language
2018 Style Practice Question Paper
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
ORIGINAL PRACTICE SET – 6
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 head teacher asked the students to ________ attention to the announcement.
2. If I had seen him, I ________ him the message.
3. The information ________ useful to the students.
4. The word closest in meaning to “assist” is:
5. The opposite of “complex” is:
6. She has known him ________ childhood.
7. The manager, together with his assistants, ________ arrived.
8. He apologized ________ the teacher for his behaviour.
9. The word closest in meaning to “generally” is:
10. The children were excited ________ the school trip.
Questions 11–20: Choose the correct option.
11. The plural of “crisis” is:
12. He is the ________ student in the class.
13. We completed the work ________.
14. She is interested ________ learning French.
15. I asked the boy ________ he was late.
16. The opposite of “include” is:
17. She ________ her homework before she went out.
18. You ________ tell the truth.
19. “To break the ice” means:
20. The students are capable ________ solving the problem.
SECTION A – Answer ONE question only.
21. Write a letter to your friend explaining how you spent your last school holiday.
22. Write an article for your school magazine on “The Importance of Clean Water”.
23. Write a story which begins with: “I knew I had made a mistake the moment I heard the sound behind me…”
24. Write a speech to be delivered to students on: “How to Become a Responsible Student”.
25. Write an argumentative essay on: “School Uniforms Should Be Compulsory.”
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Time is one of the most valuable resources available to every person. Unlike money, time that has been lost cannot be recovered. For this reason, students should learn to use their time wisely.
Good time management begins with planning. A student can make a simple schedule showing when to study, rest, complete assignments and take part in other activities. Such planning helps prevent last-minute work and reduces unnecessary stress.
However, planning alone is not enough. Students must also avoid distractions. Excessive use of entertainment, social media and other activities can take away valuable study time. Developing self-discipline helps students remain focused on their goals.
26(a). Why is time considered a valuable resource?
26(b). What is the first step in good time management?
26(c). How can a schedule help students?
26(d). Mention two distractions that may waste students’ time.
26(e). What helps students remain focused?
26(f). Find a word meaning “excessive or too much”.
26(g). Find the opposite of “valuable”.
(h). State the main idea of the passage.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Healthy eating is important for maintaining good health. A balanced diet provides the body with nutrients needed for growth, energy and proper functioning. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins can form part of a healthy diet.
People should avoid consuming too much sugar, salt and highly processed food. Drinking enough water is also important. Healthy eating does not mean completely avoiding favourite foods; rather, it means eating different foods in appropriate amounts.
Young people should develop healthy eating habits early. Families and schools can encourage these habits by providing nutritious meals and teaching students about the importance of good nutrition.
27(a). In three sentences, state three benefits of healthy eating.
27(b). In three sentences, state three ways of developing healthy eating habits.
28. The teacher insisted ________ seeing the student’s work.
29. He was absent ________ school yesterday.
30. The police ________ investigating the incident.
31. If she ________ harder, she would improve her result.
32. The word closest in meaning to “rapid” is:
33. He could not come ________ he was ill.
34. She completed the task ________.
35. “A leopard cannot change its spots” 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 |