WAEC English Past Question 2023 (LIBERIA)

The WAEC English Past Question for liberia students is 60 objective questions in total and to help you prepare well for your next exam, you have read this past questions and study them together with your Syllabus

WAEC English Past Question (Objective)

Paper 1 consists of one hundred questions divided into five sections. Read the instructions for each section carefully and then answer the questions that follow. For each question, you are given four options lettered A to D. Choose the one that is most suitable and shade in pencil on your answer sheet the space bearing the same letter as the option you have chosen.

An example is given below: From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence. Everyone noticed how expressive Kollie was at the meeting yesterday. A. eloquent
B. unclear
C. tactful
D. talkative

The correct answer is eloquent which is lettered A, therefore the answer space A would be shaded. [A] [B] [C] [D]

Now answer the following questions.

SECTION A

For each of the following sentences, choose from the options lettered A to D which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

1. This dress is not appropriate for the occasion

A. ready
B. adequate
C. fine
D. suitable

2. The administration will take stringent measures to protect its property

A. sound
B. severe
C. usual
D. different

3. Their sufferings seem to be perpetual

A. eternal
B. immense
C. interesting
D. different

4. Some students are planning to obstruct the game

A. block
B. direct
C. detest
D. expose

5. The chief is planning an elaborate feast

A. lively
B. original
C. tasty
D. expensive

6. Our product must not have a flaw

A. defect
B. variety
C. material
D. expense

7. The manager spoke frankly to the employees

A. kindly
B. openly
C. friendly
D. lively

8. Momo was in a jovial mood last night

A. sad
B. gloomy
C. contemptuous
D. happy

9. Unfrozen foods decompose easily

A. decrease
B. reduce
C. decay
D. sell

10. Our factory employees are indigenous people

A. skilled
B. natives
C. expatriates
D. urbanites

11. Most of the foods imported were worthless

A. valuable
B. priceless
C. useless
D. expensive

12. You must include a variety of items for the trip

A. different
B. similar
C. several
D. adequate

SECTION B

For each of the following sentences, choose from the options lettered A to D the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

13. Mr. Kollie’s idea of moving from Barclayville to Sanoyea City became repugnant to his wife

A. unlikable
B. acceptable
C. bearable
D. agreeable

14. Tamba Bunduu swapped his new pair of shoes for a scientific calculator

A. bought
B. sold
C. exchanged
D. refused

15. The principal does not waste time on trivial matters

A. weighty
B. negligible
C. momentous
D. difficult

16. The rebels had an obstinate determination to destroy as they wished

A. submissive
B. cooperative
C. head-strong
D. willing

17. The attitudes exhibited by Sonnie at the wedding reception were very unfriendly

A. pleasant
B. enmity
C. amity
D. sympathy

18. The testimony of the Nyenmah family during the trial was very cogent

A. valid
B. deceiving
C. faulty
D. interesting

19. The younger man was caught in the fracas at the Red-Light Market

A. gathering
B. crowd
C. quarrel
D. meeting

20. The man created enmity between his two sons

A. unfriendliness
B. sympathy
C. amity
D. goodwill

21. His dauntless action made him famous in the town

A. fearful
B. brave
C. respectful
D. arrogant

22. Your suggestion in this matter is more comical than you think

A. pathetic
B. boastful
C. sorrowful
D. laughable

23. The district admires your altruistic behavior

A. egoistic
B. self-centered
C. benevolent
D. radical

24. The pastor delivered a homely sermon at the wedding

A. plain
B. unattractive
C. comedy
D. hostile

SECTION C

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

25. We left The Gambia one year ago today. This means that we left The Gambia

A. exactly one year ago.
B. one year minus a day.
C. one year and a day.
D. about one year ago.

26. Foday’s statement is true to a degree. This means that his statement is

A. very true.
B. very wrong.
C. not yet proved.
D. partly true.

27. The Chief put the dust in the air to know the direction of the wind. This means that

A. the chief did not know the direction of the wind.
B. the chief experienced a situation to arrive at a reasonable conclusion.
C. the chief’s office was dusty.
D. the chief knew exactly which way the wind was blowing.

28. Japan has blazed a trail in the production of electronics. This means that in the production of electronics, Japan

A. has learnt a lot.
B. is leading others.
C. is making more inventions.
D. is competing with others.

29. Mohammed Ali won the fight hands down. This means that Mohammed Ali won

A. after a very tough fight.
B. only narrowly.
C. without using his hands.
D. very easily.

30. Scientists have broken new ground in their research. This means that scientists have

A. made a new discovery.
B. taken up a new interest.
C. changed their laboratory.
D. offered a new explanation for their discovery.

31. The Paramount Chief decided to obtain the land by hook or by crook. This means that the Paramount Chief decided to get the land

A. through negotiations.
B. by paying for it.
C. by any means possible.
D. through litigation.

32. The lady swallowed the whole story hook, line, and sinker. This means that the lady

A. totally disbelieved the story.
B. totally believed the story.
C. had her doubts about the story.
D. thoroughly enjoyed the story.

33. Freeman went too far by insulting the director’s wife. This means that

A. Freeman went out with the director’s wife and insulted her.
B. Freeman walked too long for the director’s wife.
C. Freeman was too close to the director’s wife.
D. Freeman should not have gone to the extent of insulting the director’s wife.

34. The decision to dismiss the night watchman was taken in my absence. This means that the decision was

A. taken as I was leaving.
B. taken at my back.
C. taken without my knowledge.
D. not disclosed to the night watchman.

SECTION D

From the word or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each sentence.

35. Only __________ persons turned up for the meeting.

A. fewer
B. little
C. some few
D. a few

36. I took my radio to the shop __________.

A. to be repair
B. for repairing
C. for being repaired
D. to be repaired

37. My friend does not agree with you_________

A. neither do me
B. neither do I
C. neither nor I
D. nor do me

38. Children are advised to __________ the street at night because it is dangerous

A. stay off
B. stay on
C. stay away
D. stay away by

39. Did you __________ what the judge said? A. understood
B. understanding
C. understands
D. understand

40. Last year I went to Zwedru and __________ many places.

A. visit
B. visiting
C. visited
D. visits

41. Not only children but grown-ups also __________ errors

A. do make
B. does make
C. do made
D. making

42. Many fugitives have learned to __________ themselves to get away

A. disclose
B. disguise
C. disgust
D. disregard

43. Smallpox is a __________ disease

A. inferior
B. contagious
C. obnoxious
D. spacious

44. Jumah asked me __________ my radio

A. to borrowed
B. to borrow him
C. to lent him
D. to lend him

45. I __________ this movie before

A. now see
B. have see
C. have seen
D. now sees

46. This lesson is not __________

A. interested
B. of interesting
C. interesting
D. interest

47. I have to hurry __________, I shall be late.

A. likewise
B. otherwise
C. consequently
D. therefore

48. Did you __________ the items to the police?

A. reported
B. reporting
C. report
D. reports

49. This writing is difficult to __________.

A. red
B. reads
C. read
D. reading

50. The rain __________ away most of the soil.

A. has washed
B. have wash
C. has wash
D. have washed

SECTION E

In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with a missing word or group of words. From the options lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete the sentence.

51. The team __________ the trophy five times since the club was formed

A. has win
B. has won
C. have win
D. have won

52. The children were able to cross the river __________

A. themselves
B. itself
C. himself
D. herself

53. Our new coach is the one __________ team won the gold medal last year

A. who
B. whose
C. which
D. that

54. Her father called __________ yesterday

A. we
B. I
C. us
D. our

55. If I __________ not seen it, I would not have believed it

A. had
B. have
C. did
D. am

56. Many students __________ the examination this year

A. fail
B. have failed
C. had failed
D. have fail

57. I prefer coffee __________ tea

A. to
B. than
C. over
D. with

58. Musa borrowed the book __________ me

A. from
B. with
C. by
D. for

59. The Principal made us __________ our assignments in time

A. does
B. doing
C. to do
D. do

60. My uncle __________ from the market just now

A. come
B. came
C. coming
D. comes

Note: Remember to shade your answers correctly on the answer sheet provided.

Frequently Asked Question

What is the WAEC English Exam Past Questions?

It’s a test for students to assess their knowledge of English literature.

Who can take the exam?

Senior secondary school students in Liberia

What is the exam format?

The exam has multiple-choice and essay sections.

Conclusion

The WAEC English exam is essential for students in Liberia, testing their knowledge of literature. Study the syllabus thoroughly and practice past questions to prepare well. Good luck!