Wassce English Past Question Quizzes

Preparing for the WASSCE English paper? One of the most effective ways to build confidence and pinpoint your areas for improvement is by working through past-question quizzes under exam-like conditions. These quizzes help you:

Familiarize yourself with the style and level of difficulty of real exam questions.
Identify knowledge gaps early, so you can focus your revision efficiently.
Build exam stamina and time-management skills, ensuring you can complete all questions within the allotted time.

Before you begin, grab a timer, some blank paper, and a pen. Set yourself 30 minutes, the typical time allocation for a 40‑question objective section and work through the questions without any interruptions. Ready? Let’s get started

Wassce English Past Questions Quiz

In each sentence below, the highlighted word is given and there is one gap. From A–D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap.

1 / 40

1. The greedy man took advantage of the woman’s ………….

generosity

naivety

vulnerability

calmness

2 / 40

2. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word

The tranquility of the rural areas contrasts with the ………. in the cities.

noise

unease

pollution

panic

3 / 40

3. Choose the most appropriate one.

Nii Ankrah’s limousine has seen better days. This means that Nii Ankrah’s car

is now old

used to break down

has been refurbished

has served him well

4 / 40

4. Choose the most appropriate one.

The auctioneer sold the Jeep for a song. This means that the Jeep

was sold off very quickly.

was sold at a high price.

did not attract many bidders.

was sold very cheaply.

5 / 40

5. Choose the most appropriate one.

The new salary increases were across the board. This means that the increases

workers are on break

indifferent

affected all workers

were very impressive.

6 / 40

6. Choose the most appropriate one.

Who to lead the group became our bone of contention. This means

there was a postponement.

there was no appointment.

there was no consensus.

there was a quarrel

7 / 40

7. Choose the most appropriate one.

I did all I could to amuse him but he kept a straight face. This means that he

remained adamant

refused to laugh

was not convinced.

did not listen to me

8 / 40

8. Choose the most appropriate one.

The opportunity slipped through my fingers. This means that I

preferred another option

did not make use of it

expected something better

wanted to be more careful

9 / 40

9. Choose the most appropriate one.

Adjoa Akoto was admonished to paddle her own canoe. This means that Adjoa Akoto should

place her interest first.

manage her own affairs

be in charge of the business.

be more serious with life

10 / 40

10. Choose the most appropriate one.

Koku’s father’s colleagues always recognize him because he is a chip off the old block. This means that Koku is

not like his father

an image of his father

older than they thought

co‑operated with others

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11. Choose the most appropriate one.

Although Jones had no leadership abilities, he refused to play second fiddle in the group. This means Jones

was made the leader.

saw himself as leader

took a subordinate position.

co‑operated with others.

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12. Choose the most appropriate one.

The traders are cashing in on the increased number of buyers to prices. This means that

the traders are taking advantage of the numerous buyers.

the traders have more cash to import goods.

the traders brought along a lot of cash.

the traders have become very rich.

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13. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

Hermits are not interested in secular matters.

physical

trivial

religious

worldly

14 / 40

14. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

The students felt dejected when their favourite teacher was transferred.

disappointed

frustrated

suppressed

rejected

15 / 40

15. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

Selma is a good girl; she is not one of the incorrigible ones.

incredulous

stubborn

wild

hard

16 / 40

16. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

The landlord had to eject the tenant from his house.

evict

remove

debar

expel

17 / 40

17. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

The opinion expressed by that panelist was quite controversial.

debatable

superficial

serious

important

18 / 40

18. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

The police officers are relentless in their efforts to maintain peace.

answering

merciless

inhumane

untiring

19 / 40

19. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

They refused to divulge their plans.

reveal

denounce

voice

tell

20 / 40

20. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

He found the proposal distasteful.

disagreeable

tasteless

unappealing

discouraging

21 / 40

21. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

Mabel’s statement corroborated the evidence before the judge.

collaborated

supported

explained

contradicted

22 / 40

22. Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word or expression.

The aftermath of the disaster is still with us.

climax

result

cause

conclusion

23 / 40

23. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

His natural modesty always inclined him to …………. his own achievements.

play down

play back

play on

play up

24 / 40

24. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

There are certain ………. between the two accounts of the incidence.

distortions

discriminations

diversities

discrepancies

25 / 40

25. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

………. his inefficiency, he was a successful businessman.

In spite of

Except for

Contrary to

But for

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26. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

After eating for the tenth time, those boys finally …………

gave up

gave off

rounded off

rounded up

27 / 40

27. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

A ………… housewife never cooks more food than is needed.

fruitful

frugal

grudging

greedy

28 / 40

28. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

Lions are ………… eaters.

veracious

voluminous

voracious

vivacious

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29. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

The children ………… their laughter when they saw the look on their father’s face.

suppressed

censored

subjugated

constrained

30 / 40

30. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

That pastor always preaches sermons that will win more ……….

convicts

converts

adherents

activists

31 / 40

31. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

Every year, the armed forces ……… thousands of persons into the army.

accepts

enlists

admits

hires

32 / 40

32. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.

Aba’s mother ……… her for being rude.

abused

rebuked

angered

incriminated

33 / 40

33. In each sentence below, the highlighted word is given and there is one gap. From A–D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap.

Rather than ……. the issues, his comments confused the audience the more.

solve

resolve

clarify

clear

34 / 40

34. In each sentence below, the highlighted word is given and there is one gap. From A–D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap.

Do not indulge in this malpractice anymore; …………. from it.

depart

abstain

resist

withdraw

35 / 40

35. In each sentence below, the highlighted word is given and there is one gap. From A–D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap.

The chief executive officer is strict with his staff, while the deputy is ………

sympathetic

co‑operate

lax

nice

36 / 40

36. In each sentence below, the highlighted word is given and there is one gap. From A–D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap.

The manager will lay off the experienced staff and ……. new ones.

recommend

promote

engage

37 / 40

37. In each sentence below, the highlighted word is given and there is one gap. From A–D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap.

Do not scatter the books on the table. ………. them neatly on the shelves.

pack

keep

arrange

mount

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38. In each sentence below, the highlighted word is given and there is one gap. From A–D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap.

There will not be any more food shortage after the……… harvest.

average

bumper

satisfactory

vast

39 / 40

39. In each sentence below, the highlighted word is given and there is one gap. From A–D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the highlighted word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap.

While the children were agitated by the news, their parents were very …….

composed

indifferent

composed

happy

40 / 40

1. The wilting plants were ………. by the recent rains

revived

cleared

drowned

destroyed

Your score is

The average score is 62%

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Wassce English Past Question Quizzes

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