1989 WAEC SSCE English Language Past Questions

1989

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it. Most of the discussions in the newspapers today in Nigeria focus on the problem of corruption and its pervasive effects on our national life. It is a p…

1989

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it. The finest asset any child can have is a happy home. Such environment will enable him to develop strength and stability of character, thereby teaching…

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Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions on it. It was a sunny day in the month of May. The sun took its rightful position very early, lending credence to the general feeling that Andrew's birth…

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Narrate an experience you have had or heard about which illustrates the saying: 'Honesty is the best policy'

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In a letter to your brother who has been studying abroad for the past five years, describe at least three ways in which the current economic situation has affected the way of life of your family.

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There has been a violent demonstration in your school in which damage was done to school property. Write a report for the principal stating the causes of the demonstration, and what you think should be done to prevent a…

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There has been an outcry in the country against the desire to get rich quickly, bribery and corruption, embezzlement of public funds and other forms of moral decadence. Write an article, suitable for publication in a nat…

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Write a letter to the Commissioner for Agriculture informing him of the invasion, by certain pests, of farms in your locality and asking for advice and help in controlling them.

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Your school has been invited to participate in a debate on the topic: Co-education in secondary schools should be abolished. Write out your speech for or against the motion.

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Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways when his brother is so ...

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Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.His outspokenness contrasts with the _____ of the father.

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Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.One of the armed robbers was as daring in his words at the stake as the other was

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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.The candidates were told that passing the examination wa…

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Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural areas; he preferred one in the _____ area

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Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.The crops the farmer planted were _____ by some naughty boys.

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Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.He intentionally threw the documents away and somebody _____ burnt them

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Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always _____ to his opinions

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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.My father always advised me to take time by the forelock

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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.The preacher advised those who lost their property in th…

1989

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.Our house swept the board in the inter-house sports comp…

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