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WAEC WASSCE English 2014 past questions and answers

This 2014 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 2014 set with instant marking.

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Sample WAEC WASSCE English 2014 questions

1. Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
  1. For the field trip, bring three items: water, a torch and a map.
  2. For the field trip: bring three items water, a torch and a map.
  3. For the field trip, bring: water, a torch and a map.
  4. For: the field trip, bring three items, water, a torch and a map.

Answer: A. For the field trip, bring three items: water, a torch and a map.

A colon can introduce a list that follows a complete clause.

2. Which sentence has a correctly placed opening modifier?
  1. After reading the note, the alarm was switched off by the guard.
  2. While climbing the ladder, the window was seen to be open.
  3. Having checked the meter, the technician recorded its reading.
  4. Having missed the bus, a taxi was taken to the village.

Answer: C. Having checked the meter, the technician recorded its reading.

In C, the technician is the person who checked the meter and recorded the reading.

3. At a staff meeting, the manager says that several workers will be 'let go'; what does this mean?
  1. They will be promoted to senior posts.
  2. They will be allowed to take a short break.
  3. They will be transferred to another branch.
  4. Their employment will be ended.

Answer: D. Their employment will be ended.

'Let go' is a softened expression for dismissing or terminating someone's employment.

4. Which sentence uses parallel grammatical forms?
  1. The course teaches students to collect data, analysing results and the presentation of findings.
  2. The course teaches students to collect data, analyse results and present findings.
  3. The course teaches students collecting data, to analyse results and presenting findings.
  4. The course teaches students data collection, analysing results and to present findings.

Answer: B. The course teaches students to collect data, analyse results and present findings.

B coordinates three verbs in the same base form: collect, analyse and present.

5. A notice reads: 'The community borehole will be closed for repairs on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; residents should collect water beforehand.' What is the main purpose of the notice?
  1. To persuade residents to build another borehole.
  2. To explain how a borehole is repaired.
  3. To inform residents of a temporary closure and advise them what to do.
  4. To invite residents to attend a meeting at the borehole.

Answer: C. To inform residents of a temporary closure and advise them what to do.

The notice gives the closure time and tells residents to collect water in advance.

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