WASSCE 2024 English Language Past Questions And Answers
PART A: LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words Lettered A to D , choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
1. The students were dispersed yesterday and ordered to ______ the next day.
Solution: "Dispersed" means "scattered," so the opposite is "assemble."
2. The headmistress is academically _______ but inept as a leader.
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3. While most regional capitals are densely populated, a number of them are ______ populated.
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4. The judge acquitted Elewu of the murder charge instead of ______ him.
Solution: "Acquit" means to declare innocent; the opposite is "convict."
5. The phone is outmoded; you must it and buy a modern one.
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6. Your answers contain redundant details; next time be ______
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7. All the ancient schools were demolished to be replaced with ______ ones.
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8. For this election, the electorate will prefer transparent ballot boxes to _______ ones.
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9. While the District Director is incompetent, his deputy is ______
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10. Your tie is crooked; make it ______
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SECTION II (Sentence Completion: Questions 11-20)
Instructions: Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
11. The manager has already ______ the leave allowance to the workers.
Solution: "Disburse" means to pay out funds.
12. The pilot was trapped in the ______ for almost seven days.
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13. The drowning man's scream made people ______ their attention to him.
Solution: "Make + person + base verb" (e.g., "make them laugh").
14. For his constipation, the doctor prescribed a ______
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15. "If given the chance, I _______ love to live my life all over again," said the convict.
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16. The more writing one does, the _______ one's chance of becoming a prolific writer.
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17. Every human being has a right _______ life.
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18. We try always to maintain discipline, _______?
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19. Ofori _______ through the window to see who was outside.
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20. All the people held in captivity last year are now given the ______ to go home.
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SECTION III (Synonyms: Questions 21-30)
Instructions: Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
21. The moderator made the panelist retract his offensive statement.
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22. Doctors warn that smoking is injurious to our health.
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23. The government is taking tentative steps towards tackling the country's economic problems.
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24. The affable host entertained us in his own inimitable way, as expected.
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25. The witness made inconsequential statements which were dismissed by the judge.
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26. For any partnership to work, respect must be reciprocal.
Solution: "Reciprocal" means mutual exchange.
27. The goalkeeper's rude behaviour on the field infuriated the referee.
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28. Nobody doubts the fact that the air we breathe is ubiquitous.
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29. Because of his hard work, the Head of Languages Department is revered by the other teachers.
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30. It has been a pleasant evening; we enjoyed the dinner.
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SECTION IV (Interpretation: Questions 31-40)
Instructions: Choose the most appropriate interpretation.
31. "Mensah and Ato have been at daggers drawn for the past three months." This means they are:
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32. "Felicia stole the show at the beauty pageant." This means Felicia:
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33. "The evidence did not come to light until after the trial." This means the evidence was not:
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34. "What my wife told you about me is a skeleton in the cupboard." This means it is something:
Solution: A "skeleton in the cupboard" refers to a hidden secret.
35. "For our party to remain in power, all hands must be on deck." This means:
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36. "Despite his defeat, Opoku put up a brave face." This means Opoku:
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37. "The hotel is only a stone's throw from the beach." This means the hotel is:
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38. "Even though his grandson is light-fingered, he loves him." This means the grandson is:
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39. "Kofi was at his wit's end when pressed to answer that sensitive question." This means Kofi was:
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40. "The Manager left Philip off the hook after reviewing the Committee's report." This means the Manager:
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SECTION V (Cloze Passage: Questions 41-50)
Instructions: Fill the gaps with the most suitable word.
Television is now part and parcel of our lives. Of late, television has become popular with a wide range of --- 41 who have the opportunity to access many 42---. Largely, its popularity depends on the quality of the --- 43 --- it offers. Some of these are for entertainment, others concentrate on the 44 . Talk shows on television are moderated by the --- 45 and the participants who are drawn from all walks of life are the --- 46. Some of the television 47--- have segments that allow people to --- 48 --- in to express their opinions. Television runs smoothly on a number of factors, such as 49--- supply and a stable weather 50 .
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Solution: "Phone in" means to call a show to participate.
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