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WAEC WASSCE English 2000 past questions and answers

This 2000 WAEC WASSCE English set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2000 set with instant marking.

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1. After the sudden change of plans, the committee was at sixes and sevens. What does the underlined expression mean?
  1. in high spirits
  2. in confusion
  3. in agreement
  4. under strict control

Answer: B. in confusion

To be at sixes and sevens is to be confused or disorganised.

2. Neither the principal nor the teachers ___ aware of the revised timetable.
  1. was
  2. is
  3. has been
  4. were

Answer: D. were

With neither...nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject, which is the plural noun teachers.

3. The word meticulous is closest in meaning to
  1. painstaking
  2. careless
  3. hasty
  4. noisy

Answer: A. painstaking

A meticulous person is very careful and attentive to detail.

4. Which word begins with the same consonant sound as the first sound in think?
  1. this
  2. tin
  3. thick
  4. sink

Answer: C. thick

Think and thick both begin with the voiceless th sound.

5. The coach congratulated the team ___ its victory.
  1. for
  2. on
  3. with
  4. at

Answer: B. on

The standard construction is congratulate someone on an achievement.

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