Summary
GCE English Language

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. The rapid growth of cities across Africa has brought with it a number of serious challenges that threaten the quality of lif…

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. The importance of reading cannot be overemphasised in today's world. Reading is one of the most powerful tools available to …

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Good health is one of the greatest assets a person can possess. Without it, all the wealth, fame, and success in the world c…

A passage contains 12 points relevant to a summary question. The marking scheme awards one mark per point up to a maximum of 8 marks, and a further 2 marks are available for language. What is the maxi…

In WAEC summary questions, the instruction 'in your own words as much as possible' is intended to test the candidate's ability to

Read the following passage carefully. 'Corruption has crippled Nigeria's development over the decades. Public funds meant for hospitals, schools, and roads are diverted into private pockets. As a resu…

A candidate is asked to summarise a passage in not more than 80 words and writes exactly 95 words. Which of the following correctly describes the consequence?

When writing a summary, a candidate is expected to avoid

Read the following passage and answer the question. 'Farmers in Nigeria face many challenges. Poor road networks make it difficult to transport produce to markets. Lack of storage facilities leads to …

In summary writing, the term 'relevant points' refers to

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a summary?

Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good summary?

Read the following excerpt: 'The governor announced that schools in the state would be closed for two weeks due to flooding. Parents were advised to keep their children at home. Relief materials were …