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WASSCE English Language objectives test lexis and structure, comprehension, and oral English. It is a core subject for every SHS student, and the objectives section is where careful, timed practice makes the biggest difference.

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  1. Question 1 · Lexis and structure · Objees practice question

    Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'ubiquitous' in: Mobile phones are now ubiquitous in our towns.

    1. A rare
    2. B expensive
    3. C found everywhere
    4. D dangerous
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    C found everywhere

    'Ubiquitous' means present or found everywhere.

  2. Question 2 · Concord · Objees practice question

    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Each of the students ___ given a textbook.

    1. A were
    2. B was
    3. C are
    4. D have been
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    B was

    'Each' is singular, so it takes a singular verb: 'Each of the students was given a textbook.'

  3. Question 3 · Antonyms · Objees practice question

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'candid' in: The minister gave a candid answer.

    1. A evasive
    2. B honest
    3. C brief
    4. D loud
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    A evasive

    'Candid' means frank and open. The opposite is 'evasive': avoiding a direct answer.

  4. Question 4 · Oral English · Objees practice question

    Choose the word that has a different vowel sound from the others.

    1. A seat
    2. B meet
    3. C feet
    4. D head
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    D head

    'Seat', 'meet' and 'feet' have the long /iː/ sound. 'Head' has the short /e/ sound.

  5. Question 5 · Idioms · Objees practice question

    What does the idiom mean in: Kwesi let the cat out of the bag.

    1. A released the pet
    2. B revealed a secret
    3. C made a mistake
    4. D ran away
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    B revealed a secret

    To 'let the cat out of the bag' is to reveal a secret, usually by accident.

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