2020 WAEC (WASSCE) Literature in English Past Questions

Which of the following gases could be collected by downward displacement of air?

1. A.Chlorine✓ Correct
2. B.Hydrogen
3. C.hydrogen chloride
4. D.Sulphur(IV) oxide

Which of the following right cannot be enjoyed by an  Italian citizen that is residing in a  West African country

1. A.A. freedom of expression
2. B.B. ownership of properties
3. C.C. right to worship✓ Correct
4. D.D. right to vote

Which of the following halogens is liquid at room temperature?

1. A.lodine
2. B.Chlorine✓ Correct
3. C.Bromine
4. D.Fluorine

Smooth transition of government in a democratic state is ensured when there is

1. A.A. I and III
2. B.B. III and VI
3. C.C. III and IV✓ Correct
4. D.D. V and VI

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The material used for sewing my dress is _______to yours.

1. A.most superior
2. B.superior
3. C.very superior✓ Correct
4. D.more superior

Based on the cartoon, it is evident that fuel scarcity is associated with the following except

1. A.A. corruption in public corporation driven oil sector
2. B.B. the inability of fuel marketers to supply fuel
3. C.C. corruption in private corporation driven oil sector✓ Correct
4. D.D. adequate importation of petrol by licensed marketers

National income is calculated mainly to

1. A.determine how income is to shared
2. B.help firms generate more funds
3. C.determine aid to to be received from other nations✓ Correct
4. D.determine the level of sectoral performance

Solve the equation x$^2$ - 2x - 3 = 0

1. A.(-3, 1)
2. B.(-1, -3)
3. C.(3,1)
4. D.(43, 0)✓ Correct
5. E.(-1, 3).

If $\frac{2}{x - 3} - \frac{3}{x - 2}$ is equal to $\frac{p}{(x - 3)(x - 2)}$, find p

1. A.-x - 5
2. B.-(x + 3)
3. C.5x - 13✓ Correct
4. D.5 - x

The reason he gave, _____, was most unconvincing.

1. A.which he had no money
2. B.since he had no money✓ Correct
3. C.that he had no money
4. D.for he had no money