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WAEC WASSCE English 2017 past questions and answers

This 2017 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 2017 set with instant marking.

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Sample WAEC WASSCE English 2017 questions

1. The engineer gave a succinct account of the repair. What does 'succinct' mean?
  1. brief and clear
  2. long and confusing
  3. angry and loud
  4. uncertain and hesitant

Answer: A. brief and clear

A succinct account expresses the important details briefly and clearly.

2. Neither the prefects nor the class teacher ____ willing to cancel the rehearsal.
  1. are
  2. is
  3. were
  4. have been

Answer: B. is

With neither...nor, the verb agrees with the nearer singular subject, 'teacher'.

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

Answer: C. machine

'Seat' and 'machine' contain the same long vowel sound /i:/.

4. On which syllable is the main stress in the word 'photography'?
  1. first
  2. third
  3. fourth
  4. second

Answer: D. second

The main stress in 'photography' falls on the second syllable, 'tog'.

5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'reluctant' in this sentence: The captain was reluctant to abandon the damaged boat.
  1. eager
  2. unable
  3. afraid
  4. prepared

Answer: A. eager

A person who is reluctant is unwilling, whereas an eager person is willing.

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