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WAEC WASSCE English 2016 past questions and answers

This 2016 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 2016 set with instant marking.

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Sample WAEC WASSCE English 2016 questions

1. Which word contains the same vowel sound as the vowel in 'seat'?
  1. machine
  2. sit
  3. said
  4. set

Answer: A. machine

The vowel in both 'seat' and 'machine' is the long /i:/ sound.

2. Which word begins with the same consonant sound as 'judge'?
  1. gate
  2. giant
  3. zebra
  4. yacht

Answer: B. giant

The initial sound in 'judge' and 'giant' is /dʒ/.

3. In which word is the ending '-ed' pronounced /t/?
  1. called
  2. opened
  3. walked
  4. wanted

Answer: C. walked

In 'walked', the voiceless /k/ makes '-ed' sound /t/.

4. Which word is normally stressed on its second syllable?
  1. table
  2. happy
  3. doctor
  4. behind

Answer: D. behind

The usual stress pattern in 'behind' places the stress on the second syllable.

5. Which pair of words rhymes?
  1. cough / though
  2. light / sight
  3. food / good
  4. come / home

Answer: B. light / sight

'Light' and 'sight' share the same final vowel and consonant sounds.

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