2025 WAEC (WASSCE) Literature in English Past Questions

The reactivity of fluorine is high because of

1. A.its high electronegativity
2. B.the small size of the fluorine atom
3. C.the availability of d-orbitals
4. D.the strong F-F bond✓ Correct

From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Don't tell me you are....enough to believe his lies.

1. A.credible
2. B.childish
3. C.modest✓ Correct
4. D.naive

A ray of light incident at an angle $\theta$ in a rectangular prism grazes the surface of the prism on emerging from the prism. Determine the value of the angle. [Absolute refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.5]

1. A.41.8°
2. B.48.2°✓ Correct
3. C.60.8°
4. D.90.0°

From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.

1. A.crucial✓ Correct
2. B.irrelevant
3. C.indispensible
4. D.harmful

The electrical energy supplied by a Leclanche cell is obtained from the

1. A.Nuclear energy✓ Correct
2. B.Magnetic energy
3. C.Solar energy
4. D.Chemical energy
5. E.Mechanical energy

From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. He claimed to be an expert, but he knew next to ______ about it.

1. A.anything
2. B.nothing
3. C.something
4. D.everything✓ Correct

In which of the following activities is an induction coil not useful?

1. A.Investigation of high voltages
2. B.Study of electric discharge
3. C.Operation of X-ray tubes
4. D.A.C. power transmission✓ Correct

An aqueous solution of Na2CO3 is

1. A.acidic✓ Correct
2. B.alkaline
3. C.amphoteric
4. D.neutral

Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions The shopkeeper will reject your offer if you do not....his terms

1. A.allow
2. B.request
3. C.accept
4. D.condemn
5. E.commend✓ Correct

A charge of 2.0 x 10$^{-5}$ C experiences a force of 80N in a uniform electric field. Calculate the magnitude of the electric field intensity

1. A.8.0 x 106 NC-1
2. B.4.0 x 106 NC-1
3. C.4.0 x 104 NC-1✓ Correct
4. D.2.0 x 104 NC-1