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This is to inform the general public, as well as candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, popularly known as WAEC GCE (Nov/Dec), that the English Language papers will hold as follows:
Date: Monday, 17th November, 2025
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English Language 3 (Oral) – 45 mins – 08:30 hrs – 09:15 hrs (1st Set)
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English Language 3 (Oral) – 45 mins – 09:45 hrs – 10:30 hrs (2nd Set)
Below, you will find 30 likely Objective questions with answers, and Essay practice questions with guides, to help you prepare effectively for your examination.
WAEC GCE English Language Objective and Essay Questions and Answers 2025 (Nov/Dec)
SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (OBJ) QUESTIONS
Instruction: Choose the correct option from A to D.
1. Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man was elated after receiving his promotion.
A. Angry
B. Excited
C. Confused
D. Indifferent
Answer: B
2. The antonym of “scarcity” is:
A. Shortage
B. Abundance
C. Lack
D. Insufficiency
Answer: B
3. The plural form of “crisis” is:
A. Crisises
B. Crisis
C. Crises
D. Crisess
Answer: C
4. Which of the following is a simple sentence?
A. The boy ran because he was late.
B. When she came, we started.
C. The man smiled.
D. He went home and slept.
Answer: C
5. A group of words that has a subject and predicate is called:
A. Phrase
B. Clause
C. Sentence fragment
D. Idiom
Answer: B
6. “Neither Ade nor Bola ___ going to the party.” Choose the correct verb.
A. Are
B. Were
C. Is
D. Be
Answer: C
7. The word “beautifully” is an example of:
A. Adjective
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Pronoun
Answer: C
8. The figure of speech in “The sun smiled down on us” is:
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Metaphor
Answer: C
9. The past tense of “go” is:
A. Goed
B. Gone
C. Went
D. Going
Answer: C
10. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A. “Where are you” asked Musa.
B. “Where are you?” asked Musa.
C. “Where are you.” asked Musa
D. “Where are you,” asked Musa
Answer: B
11. Which of the following is an example of a collective noun?
A. Apple
B. Teacher
C. Herd
D. Chair
Answer: C
12. Identify the stressed syllable in the word “development.”
A. de
B. vel
C. op
D. ment
Answer: B
13. Choose the correct preposition: “She is interested ___ music.”
A. On
B. For
C. About
D. In
Answer: D
14. Which of the following is a compound word?
A. Table
B. Blackboard
C. Writing
D. Study
Answer: B
15. “To kick the bucket” means:
A. Play football
B. Die
C. Dance
D. Sleep
Answer: B
16. The synonym of “rapid” is:
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Weak
D. Dull
Answer: B
17. The opposite of “expand” is:
A. Increase
B. Grow
C. Contract
D. Widen
Answer: C
18. Choose the correct spelling:
A. Occurence
B. Occurrence
C. Ocurence
D. Ocurrence
Answer: B
19. The word “who” is used for:
A. Things
B. Animals
C. Persons
D. Places
Answer: C
20. “The boy whose book was stolen is crying.” The underlined clause is:
A. Main clause
B. Relative clause
C. Adverbial clause
D. Independent clause
Answer: B
WAEC GCE English Language Objective and Essay Questions and Answers 2025 (Nov/Dec)
SECTION B: ESSAY (THEORY) QUESTIONS
Question 1:
Write a letter to your friend telling him or her about your experience during the last WAEC GCE examination.
Answer (Guide):
Start with your address and date, followed by a friendly tone. Describe the exam atmosphere, your preparation, the difficulty of the questions, and what you learned. Conclude by encouraging your friend to prepare early for the next exam.
Question 2:
Write an article suitable for publication in a school magazine on the topic: The Importance of Discipline in Schools.
Answer (Guide):
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Begin with an introduction defining discipline.
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Discuss why discipline is necessary for learning, respect, and academic success.
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Mention effects of indiscipline (e.g., failure, punishment, chaos).
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Conclude with a call for self-control and responsibility among students.
Question 3:
Narrate an incident that taught you the value of honesty.
Answer (Guide):
Focus on a personal story or realistic situation. Emphasize the lesson learned and how honesty led to a positive outcome.
Question 4:
Write a speech to be delivered on your school’s graduation day on The Role of Youths in Nation Building.
Answer (Guide):
Discuss patriotism, education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Encourage youth participation in leadership and volunteerism.
Question 5:
Explain five qualities of a good leader.
Answer (Guide):
Integrity, empathy, communication skills, decisiveness, and vision.
Conclusion
This post has provided the WAEC GCE English Language Questions and Answers 2025 (Nov/Dec) including:
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Full exam timetable and schedule
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30 likely Objective questions with answers
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Sample Essay questions with guides
Candidates are encouraged to study diligently, as these samples follow WAEC standards and formats for English Language Objective and Essay Papers.
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