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WAEC WASSCE English 2008 past questions and answers

This 2008 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 2008 set with instant marking.

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Sample WAEC WASSCE English 2008 questions

1. After the hurried packing, the room was left at sixes and sevens. What does the expression mean?
  1. quiet and peaceful
  2. in a state of confusion
  3. carefully arranged
  4. completely empty

Answer: B. in a state of confusion

At sixes and sevens means that things are confused or disordered.

2. Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: She would rather walk ___ wait another hour for a bus.
  1. to
  2. from
  3. than
  4. as

Answer: C. than

The expression would rather is followed by than when comparing alternatives.

3. Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: ___ the heavy rain, the match continued until the final whistle.
  1. Despite
  2. Because
  3. Unless
  4. Since

Answer: A. Despite

Despite introduces a contrast between the heavy rain and the continuation of the match.

4. Choose the correct question tag: Nobody saw the notice, ___.
  1. didn't they
  2. did he
  3. was it
  4. did they

Answer: D. did they

Nobody makes the statement negative, so the tag is positive, and they is the usual pronoun for nobody.

5. Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: The panel reached ___ unanimous decision before noon.
  1. a
  2. an
  3. the
  4. some

Answer: A. a

Unanimous begins with the consonant sound /y/, so it takes the article a.

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