English Language 2023 - WASSCE

WASSCE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

SECTION I Instructions

In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

Question 1

The diverse groups became ............. in a common course.

Question 2

Aku's mood changed from the dismal to the .............

Question 3

The invigorating drinks served at the party made us forget how ............. the trip had been.

Question 4

Whereas tourism is thriving, other local businesses are .............

Question 5

Although now a renowned doctor, Johnny rose from ............. beginnings.

Question 6

The efforts to defuse the tension, rather ............. it.

Question 7

Her condition may worsen rather than ............. if she continues to brood over the incident.

Question 8

Charitable actions can influence ............. people to change.

Question 9

No one knows the origin of this group, but we are sure of its .............

Question 10

It is interesting that minute creatures survive alongside ............. ones in the same habitat.

SECTION II Instructions

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

Question 11

The students tried every means to secure permission, .............?

Question 12

At the last P.T.A. meeting, tempers ............. between the parents and the teachers.

Question 13

Every human being has a right ............. education.

Question 14

The article ............. the attention of scholars everywhere.

Question 15

The building remains an ............. testimony to the ingenuity of ancient architecture.

Question 16

The manager said ............. criticisms would work for the good of the company.

Question 17

The pastor's honesty is ............. question.

Question 18

But for the timely intervention of the police, the thief ............. lynched.

Question 19

People the world ............. are benefitting from technology.

Question 20

In a civilized society, one has the chance to express ............. opinion.

SECTION III Instructions

Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.

Question 21

The school was not surprised that Ama felt dejected at seeing her results.

Question 22

Serwaa wonders why Koomson has suddenly become conceited after his promotion.

Question 23

The government should arrest quack doctors in the country.

Question 24

Many people deserted the area because of armed robbers.

Question 25

Issah has shown much dedication to our cause.

Question 26

The Minister gets angry when you express your candid opinion.

Question 27

Stephen's performance in the game was sterling.

Question 28

In 1940, Cape Coast Castle was so fortified that no enemy could attack it.

Question 29

In some secondary schools, new students are harassed by their prefects.

Question 30

The thief has gained notoriety for his corrupt activities.

SECTION IV Instructions

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Question 31

Joan made heavy weather of her new position in the office. This means that Joan .............

Question 32

Alma told her sister not to be afraid for she has her back always. This means that Alma .............

Question 33

I have half a mind to apply for this post. This means that I .............

Question 34

Afi cannot make head or tail of what you are saying. This means that she doesn't .............

Question 35

No matter what difficulty you are facing now, there's always a silver lining at the end. This means that there is .............

Question 36

In the last year in office, the director became a lame duck. This means that he .............

Question 37

After he lost his election, Thomas withdrew to the village to lick his wounds. This means that he went to the village to .............

Question 38

In less than three months, the new MD has managed to bring the rebellious union members into line. This means that the new MD has succeeded in .............

Question 39

Despite his low wages, Mawuli was able to make ends meet. This means that Mawuli .............

Question 40

The building project failed because the company cut corners. This means that the company .............

SECTION V Instructions

In the following passage the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the left margin and in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided for that number, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.

Question 41

Football is a game which pits one **41** against the other.

Question 42

At **42** each is made up of eleven **43** whose aim is to win the game by ensuring that they score more **44**.

Question 43

At **42** each is made up of eleven **43** whose aim is to win the game by ensuring that they score more **44**.

Question 44

At **42** each is made up of eleven **43** whose aim is to win the game by ensuring that they score more **44**.

Question 45

In order to ensure fairness, there is the **45** whose duty is to insist that the **46** of the game are obeyed.

Question 46

In order to ensure fairness, there is the **45** whose duty is to insist that the **46** of the game are obeyed.

Question 47

On each side of the **47**, there is a goal post which is guarded by a keeper who stops the ball from entering the net.

Question 48

If any other person touches the ball with the hand, that will be a **48**.

Question 49

There is always a reserve **49** which coaches rely on for substitutions.

Question 50

No football match is complete without **50**.

PROSE - SECTION I Instructions

Read the following extract(s) and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option from A to D.

Question 51

The expression, *that personage*, refers to

Question 52

*the surf roared along the cove* is an example of

Question 53

The general atmosphere in the extract is that of

Question 54

Patrons of the Admiral Benbow sang with the man because they

Question 55

The speaker is

Question 56

The speaker's mood is that of

Question 57

The figure of speech used in the underlined expression is

Question 58

The parrot is

Question 59

The story is about buccaneers and the

Question 60

The character associated with heroism is

PROSE - SECTION II Instructions

Read the following extract(s) and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option from A to D.

Question 61

*They* refers to

Question 62

The award ceremony was for

Question 63

The speaker got for her award a

Question 64

The listener described the speaker as

Question 65

The listener felt

Question 66

The speaker is

Question 67

The extract shows that the speaker is

Question 68

The customer's reaction was that of

Question 69

In the meanwhile, Faiza had

Question 70

In the extract, *she* is described as always

DRAMA - SECTION I Instructions

Read the following extract(s) and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option from A to D.

Question 71

The speaker is

Question 72

The Badger is

Question 73

*that* refers to

Question 74

Peter is the speaker's

Question 75

The protagonist of the play is

Question 76

The antagonist of the play is

Question 77

The speaker is

Question 78

The addressee's grandfather is

Question 79

*not right in the upper storey* is a

Question 80

What the speaker blames the tannery for is the

DRAMA - SECTION II Instructions

Read the following extract(s) and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option from A to D.

Question 81

The character that abducts himself is

Question 82

The character who appreciates Joshua's love is

Question 83

The setting is a

Question 84

The speaker is

Question 85

The addressee is

Question 86

The speaker comes from a ............. family.

Question 87

*even my special world* is

Question 88

*they* refers to

Question 89

The speaker is

Question 90

The speaker is being

POETRY - SECTION I Instructions

Choose the correct option from A to D for each item.

Question 91

The poem is about

Question 92

The line, *Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle* illustrates

Question 93

The dominant theme is

Question 94

In the poem, the speaker is

Question 95

The poem is about

Question 96

The above lines illustrate

Question 97

The poem is about

Question 98

The setting is

Question 99

The poem is a

Question 100

The poem ends with the issue of

POETRY - SECTION II Instructions

Choose the correct option from A to D for each item.

Question 101

The poem is about

Question 102

The dominant figure of speech is

Question 103

The weaver bird symbolizes

Question 104

*And laid its egg on our only tree.* The above expression suggests

Question 105

The poem deals with the issue of

Question 106

The setting is the

Question 107

The poem is about the power of

Question 108

The atmosphere is one of