GCE English Language 2023
Past Questions

Read the following passage and answer the question. 'The harmattan season in Nigeria is characterized by dry, dusty winds that blow from the Sahara Desert across West Africa. During this period, visi…

Read the following passage and answer the question. 'Literature, in its highest form, is not merely entertainment; it is a mirror held up to society, reflecting its virtues and exposing its vices. A …

Read the following passage and answer the question. 'When Chukwuemeka returned from abroad after fifteen years, he found his hometown almost unrecognisable. The dirt paths he had played on as a child…

Select the grammatically correct sentence from the options below.

In which of the following sentences does the word 'present' function as a verb and carry stress on the second syllable?

In a WAEC English Language essay examination, a candidate's work is assessed under Content, Organisation, Expression, and Mechanical Accuracy. If a candidate scores 6 out of 10 for Content, 5 out of 7…

Which of the following transitional expressions would be MOST appropriate to introduce a contrasting point in a formal essay?

Choose the option that correctly replaces the underlined expression: 'Chike inferred from the report that the project had failed.'

In which of the following sentences is the word 'since' used correctly?

Select the option in which the subject and verb are in agreement.

Choose the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in italics. The professor's *lucid* explanation helped the students understand the complex topic.

Choose the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in italics. The young man's *audacious* plan to challenge the established order shocked his elders.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. For centuries, the forest has been the lungs of our planet, silently performing the vital work of converting carbon dioxide …

a) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do NOT change the meaning. i. 'I did not steal the money,' the suspect said. (Begin: The suspect denied...) i…