WAEC ENGLISH LANGUAGE
2018 Style Practice Examination
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
FRESH PRACTICE SERIES — SET 2
Original practice material • Not the original WAEC examination
PAPER 1 — OBJECTIVE TEST
Lexis • Structure • Grammar • Vocabulary
01
The manager asked the workers to ________ the instructions carefully.
A. follow
B. follows
C. following
D. followed
02
If he ________ harder, he would have passed the examination.
A. studies
B. studied
C. had studied
D. has studied
03
The equipment in the laboratory ________ very expensive.
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have
04
The word closest in meaning to “diligent” is:
A. hardworking
B. careless
C. lazy
D. impatient
05
The opposite of “victory” is:
A. success
B. defeat
C. reward
D. achievement
06
My brother has lived in Lagos ________ 2015.
A. for
B. since
C. during
D. from
07
Neither the teacher nor the students ________ responsible for the error.
A. was
B. is
C. were
D. has
08
The children were excited ________ the school excursion.
A. about
B. at
C. for
D. by
09
The word closest in meaning to “obvious” is:
A. clear
B. hidden
C. doubtful
D. secret
10
The students complained ________ the poor condition of the classroom.
A. about
B. on
C. at
D. by
11
The plural form of “phenomenon” is:
A. phenomenons
B. phenomena
C. phenomenas
D. phenomenon
12
This road is ________ than the old one.
A. wide
B. widest
C. wider
D. more widest
13
The girls prepared the food ________.
A. themselves
B. themself
C. theirselves
D. their
14
He is famous ________ his achievements in science.
A. for
B. at
C. with
D. by
15
I do not know ________ she will accept the invitation.
A. whether
B. whose
C. whom
D. which
16
The opposite of “generous” is:
A. helpful
B. selfish
C. kind
D. friendly
17
When we arrived at the station, the train ________.
A. leaves
B. left
C. had left
D. leaving
18
You ________ obey the instructions of the examination officer.
A. must
B. might
C. would
D. could
19
The expression “to hit the nail on the head” means:
A. to damage something
B. to say exactly the right thing
C. to work very slowly
D. to make a serious mistake
20
The teacher was satisfied ________ the students’ performance.
A. with
B. on
C. at
D. for
PAPER 2 — ESSAY WRITING
SECTION A • Answer ONE question
21.
Write a letter to your friend describing an interesting person you
recently met.
22.
Write an article for publication in your school magazine on
“How Students Can Prepare Effectively for Examinations.”
23.
Write a story which begins with:
“Nobody believed me when I told them what I had seen.”
24.
Write a speech to be delivered at a school assembly on
“Why Students Should Respect School Rules.”
25.
Write an argumentative essay on:
“School Libraries Are More Useful Than Social Media for Learning.”
SECTION B — COMPREHENSION
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK
Many tasks become easier when people work together. Teamwork allows
individuals to combine their different abilities and experiences.
A person may be very good at planning, while another may have
excellent practical skills. When they cooperate, their combined
efforts can produce better results.
Successful teamwork requires communication. Members of a team need
to understand their responsibilities and share information with
one another. They should also listen to different opinions and
resolve disagreements respectfully.
Teamwork does not mean that everyone must have the same ideas.
Differences can actually help a team discover better solutions.
What matters is the willingness of members to cooperate and work
towards a common objective.
26(a).
Why can teamwork make tasks easier?
26(b).
Mention two things team members should do to communicate effectively.
26(c).
Why can differences of opinion be useful?
26(d).
What is more important than having identical ideas?
26(e).
Give a suitable title for the passage.
SECTION C — SUMMARY WRITING
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Regular
physical activity can improve fitness, strengthen the body and
help people maintain energy for everyday activities. Exercise can
also provide an opportunity to relax after spending long periods
studying or working.
Students can include physical activity in their daily routines in
simple ways. They may walk, participate in sports, cycle or take
part in other activities that involve movement. The activity chosen
should be suitable for the person’s age and ability.
Consistency is important. A person does not need to exercise for
extremely long periods to benefit. Regular activity combined with
adequate rest and a balanced lifestyle can support general
well-being.
27(a).
In three sentences, state three benefits of regular exercise.
27(b).
In three sentences, state three ways students can include physical
activity in their routine.
ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVE PRACTICE
Questions 28–35
28
She apologized ________ arriving late.
A. for
B. at
C. with
D. by
29
The child was protected ________ the heavy rain.
A. from
B. at
C. on
D. by
30
The news ________ announced this morning.
A. were
B. are
C. was
D. have
31
If she ________ the opportunity, she would accept it.
A. has
B. had
C. will have
D. having
32
The word closest in meaning to “rapid” is:
A. quick
B. slow
C. weak
D. late
33
He remained at home ________ he was feeling unwell.
A. because
B. unless
C. although
D. while
34
The speaker addressed the audience ________.
A. confident
B. confidently
C. confidence
D. confide
35
The expression “a blessing in disguise” refers to:
A. something that appears bad but turns out useful
B. something that is always dangerous
C. a person wearing unusual clothes
D. an unexpected examination