WAEC ENGLISH LANGUAGE
2018 Style Practice Examination
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
FRESH PRACTICE SET — 3Original Practice Paper • Not the Original WAEC 2018 Paper
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📋 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Read each question carefully.
- This practice set uses different question formats.
- Complete the cloze passage with the most suitable words.
- For the essay section, answer only one question.
- Write your answers clearly and logically.
SECTION A — CLOZE TEST
Questions 1–10
Read the passage carefully. Choose the word that best completes each blank.
Education plays an important role in the development of a (1). It gives young people the knowledge and skills they need to become useful members of (2) society.
A good education does not only involve reading books. Students should also learn how to (3) problems, communicate with others and make responsible decisions.
Teachers have an important (4) to play in this process. They guide students and encourage them to (5) their abilities.
Parents can also support education by providing a suitable (6) for study. Students themselves must be willing to (7) hard and make good use of their time.
When students develop good habits, they are more likely to (8) their goals. Education can therefore (9) opportunities and help young people contribute positively to their (10).
SECTION B — SENTENCE INTERPRETATION
Questions 11–15
11 “The principal turned a blind eye to the student’s behaviour.”
12 “The examination was a piece of cake.”
13 “Ngozi broke the news to her parents.”
14 “The manager asked the workers to pull up their socks.”
15 “The new student is a chip off the old block.”
SECTION C — WORD CLASS & FUNCTION
Questions 16–20
16 In the sentence “The extremely careful driver avoided the accident,” what is the grammatical function of “extremely”?
17 In the sentence “Honesty is the best policy,” the word “Honesty” is a:
18 In the sentence “She spoke politely to the visitor,” the word “politely” is a:
19 In the sentence “The students completed their work,” the word “their” is a:
20 In the sentence “Although it was raining, we continued the journey,” the word “Although” is a:
SECTION D — REGISTER & VOCABULARY
Questions 21–25
21 A person who treats diseases of the teeth is called a:
22 The person who presides over a court is the:
23 In banking, money kept in an account is known as:
24 A person who designs buildings is an:
25 In agriculture, the process of planting seeds in the ground is:
SECTION E — ORAL ENGLISH
Questions 26–30
26 Which word has the same vowel sound as “seat”?
27 Which word begins with the same consonant sound as “chair”?
28 Which syllable is stressed in the word “important”?
29 Which syllable is stressed in the word “education”?
30 Choose the word that sounds like “flower”.
SECTION F — ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Questions 31–35
31 Identify the part of the sentence containing an error:
A. The students / B. was asked / C. to remain quiet / D. during the examination.
32 Identify the incorrect part:
A. She does not / B. likes reading / C. novels / D. in her free time.
33 Identify the incorrect part:
A. Neither the teacher / B. nor the students / C. was ready / D. for the meeting.
34 Identify the incorrect part:
A. He is one of / B. the best student / C. in the class / D. this year.
35 Identify the incorrect part:
A. The news / B. were announced / C. by the principal / D. yesterday.
SECTION G — COMPREHENSION
Read the passage carefully.
A good habit is developed through repeated action. Students who want to improve their academic performance should therefore develop routines that support learning. A regular study period, proper organization of notes and timely completion of assignments can make school work easier to manage.
However, studying for long hours without taking breaks may not always be effective. Students need sufficient rest so that they can return to their work with renewed attention. They should also avoid unnecessary distractions while studying.
Another useful habit is reviewing work regularly. Instead of waiting until an examination is near, students can revise small portions of their lessons throughout the term. This approach can make revision less stressful and improve understanding.
36(a). How are good habits developed?
36(b). Mention two habits that can support learning.
36(c). Why is rest important during study?
36(d). What should students avoid while studying?
36(e). Why is regular revision useful?
SECTION H — SUMMARY
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Public parks provide important spaces for recreation and relaxation. They give people a place to walk, exercise, play games and spend time outdoors. Parks can also make towns and cities more pleasant places to live.
For parks to remain useful, they must be properly maintained. Visitors should dispose of waste responsibly, avoid damaging plants and respect facilities provided for public use. Local authorities also need to provide regular cleaning and maintenance.
Well-maintained parks can benefit both individuals and communities. They encourage outdoor activities and provide places where people can meet and interact. Protecting these spaces is therefore a shared responsibility.
37(a). In three sentences, state three benefits of public parks.
37(b). In three sentences, state three ways of keeping public parks useful.
SECTION I — ESSAY WRITING
Answer ONE question only.