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WAEC ENGLISH LANGUAGE

2018 Style Practice Examination

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination

FRESH PRACTICE SET – 1

Original practice questions • Not the original WAEC 2018 paper

Candidate Name: __________________________
Centre No.: ____________
Date: ______________
PAPER 1
Objective
PAPER 2
Writing
COMPREHENSION
Reading
SUMMARY
Skills

📌 CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Read every question carefully.
  2. Select the option that best answers each objective question.
  3. Answer only one question in the essay section.
  4. Write your answers clearly and use appropriate English.
  5. Read the comprehension and summary passages carefully before answering.

PAPER 1 — OBJECTIVE TEST

Lexis, Structure, Grammar and Vocabulary

1 The committee decided to ________ the matter until the next meeting.
A. postpone
B. prevent
C. remove
D. replace
2 If Musa had arrived earlier, he ________ the beginning of the programme.
A. sees
B. saw
C. would have seen
D. will see
3 The advice given by the teacher ________ very useful.
A. were
B. are
C. was
D. have
4 The word closest in meaning to “fortunate” is:
A. lucky
B. helpless
C. unfortunate
D. careless
5 The opposite of “accept” is:
A. receive
B. reject
C. obtain
D. admit
6 She has been absent from school ________ Monday.
A. for
B. since
C. during
D. by
7 Neither the teacher nor the students ________ ready for the test.
A. was
B. is
C. were
D. has
8 The students were interested ________ the science exhibition.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. for
9 The word closest in meaning to “generous” is:
A. selfish
B. charitable
C. careless
D. stubborn
10 The children were warned not to interfere ________ the equipment.
A. with
B. at
C. on
D. by
11 The plural form of “analysis” is:
A. analysises
B. analyses
C. analysis
D. analysies
12 This examination is ________ than the previous one.
A. difficult
B. most difficult
C. more difficult
D. much difficult
13 The boys completed the project by ________.
A. themselves
B. themself
C. theirselves
D. their
14 He is responsible ________ keeping the classroom clean.
A. at
B. for
C. with
D. by
15 I asked her ________ she would attend the meeting.
A. whether
B. whose
C. which
D. whom
16 The opposite of “temporary” is:
A. brief
B. passing
C. permanent
D. short
17 By the time we arrived, the meeting ________.
A. starts
B. started
C. had started
D. starting
18 Students ________ respect the opinions of others.
A. should
B. might
C. would
D. could
19 The expression “to be in hot water” means:
A. to be comfortable
B. to be in trouble
C. to be successful
D. to be relaxed
20 The principal congratulated the students ________ their success.
A. on
B. at
C. by
D. with

PAPER 2 — ESSAY WRITING

SECTION A • Answer ONE question only

21. Write a letter to your friend describing a new skill you have learned and explaining how it may help you in the future.
22. Write an article for your school magazine on “How Students Can Keep Their School Environment Clean.”
23. Write a story beginning with: “I had never expected that an ordinary school day would become so memorable.”
24. Write a speech to be delivered at your school assembly on “The Importance of Self-Discipline.”
25. Write an argumentative essay on: “Students Should Participate in Community Service.”
Essay Answer Area

SECTION B — READING COMPREHENSION

Read the passage and answer the questions.

READING PASSAGE

Every community depends on people who are willing to contribute to its development. Some people do this by providing useful services, while others volunteer their time to help those in need. Even small acts of service can have a positive effect when many people take part.

Young people can contribute in many ways. They can help keep public places clean, assist younger children with their studies or take part in activities that improve their neighbourhood. Such experiences can teach responsibility and cooperation.

Community participation also helps young people understand the challenges faced by others. Instead of thinking only about their own needs, they begin to appreciate the importance of working together. This can help create stronger and more supportive communities.

26 Answer the following:

(a) Why is community participation important?

(b) Mention two ways young people can contribute to their communities.

(c) What can young people learn from community activities?

(d) How can community participation change the way young people think about others?

(e) What can community participation help create?

(f) Find a word from the passage meaning “helpful or beneficial.”

(g) Find the opposite of “stronger.”

(h) Give a suitable title to the passage.

SECTION C — SUMMARY

Read the passage and answer the summary questions.

Planning is an important part of achieving personal and academic goals. A student who plans ahead is more likely to know what needs to be done and when it should be completed. Planning can also reduce the pressure caused by leaving important tasks until the last moment.

Good planning involves setting clear goals and dividing large tasks into smaller steps. A student should also create a realistic timetable and allow enough time for rest. Plans should be flexible because unexpected events may require changes.

Successful planning also requires action. A timetable is useful only when a person follows it. Students should regularly review their progress and make adjustments when necessary. In this way, planning becomes a practical tool rather than simply a list of intentions.

27

(a) In three sentences, state three benefits of planning.

(b) In three sentences, state three features of effective planning.

ADDITIONAL PRACTICE

Questions 28–35

28 She insisted ________ paying for the meal.
A. on
B. at
C. for
D. by
29 The students were prevented ________ entering the laboratory.
A. to
B. from
C. at
D. by
30 The police ________ investigating the incident.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. has
31 If I ________ in your position, I would accept the offer.
A. am
B. was
C. were
D. be
32 The word closest in meaning to “essential” is:
A. unnecessary
B. important
C. optional
D. minor
33 He could not attend the meeting ________ he was ill.
A. because
B. unless
C. although
D. while
34 The teacher explained the lesson ________.
A. clear
B. clearly
C. clearness
D. clearing
35 The expression “once in a blue moon” means:
A. very frequently
B. very rarely
C. every evening
D. immediately

PAPER STRUCTURE

Practice Set 1 Overview

Part Content Questions
Paper 1 Lexis, Structure & Grammar 1–20
Essay Letter, Article, Story, Speech, Argument 21–25
Comprehension Reading & Understanding 26
Summary Summary Writing 27
Extra Practice Grammar, Vocabulary & Idioms 28–35
END OF PRACTICE PAPER

WAEC English Language • 2018 Style • Fresh Practice Set 1
This is an original practice paper and is not the original WAEC 2018 examination paper.
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