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1Which completion uses the mandative subjunctive base form: 'The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education insisted that every secondary school _____ a functional science laboratory.'?
A.establishes
B.establish
C.established
D.must establish
Explanation: The requested mandative subjunctive uses the base form 'establish' after the demand. The singular subject does not add s in this construction, although other modal or indicative constructions can express different meanings.
2Select the correct option to complete the inverted conditional sentence: '_____ the ferry operators monitored the coastal gale warnings, the capsizing near the Bullom shore would have been prevented.'
A.Had
B.Should
C.Were
D.If
Explanation: An inverted third conditional puts 'Had' before the subject and omits 'if'. The clause means 'If the ferry operators had monitored', describing an unreal past condition.
3Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: 'The Parliamentary Committee delivered a *scathing* critique of the delayed highway construction project.'
A.moderate
B.scornful and severe
C.enthusiastic
D.tentative
Explanation: A scathing critique is harsh and severely critical. Tentativeness concerns uncertainty and enthusiasm suggests approval, so neither preserves the stated tone.
4Choose the word opposite in meaning (antonym) to the underlined word: 'The witness gave an *ambiguous* statement that confused the magistrates.'
A.vague
B.explicit
C.dubious
D.evasive
Explanation: An ambiguous statement allows more than one interpretation, whereas an explicit statement expresses its meaning clearly. 'Dubious' concerns doubt and 'evasive' concerns avoiding a direct answer rather than clarity itself.
5Select the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'The director, together with his senior accountants, _____ summoned by the Public Accounts Committee.'
A.were
B.was
C.are
D.have been
Explanation: Parenthetical phrases introduced by 'together with', 'as well as', or 'along with' do not alter the grammatical number of the subject. The subject is singular ('The director'), requiring the singular verb 'was'.
6Which of the following sentences illustrates the correct use of a non-defining (parenthetical) relative clause?
A.Aminata who won the school prize thanked her teacher.
B.Aminata, who won the school prize, thanked her teacher.
C.Aminata that won the school prize, thanked her teacher.
D.Aminata, that won the school prize thanked her teacher.
Explanation: The non-defining clause adds information about the named person Aminata and is enclosed by commas. 'Who' refers to a person; 'that' is not used to introduce a non-defining relative clause.
7In standard British pronunciation, which word has the same vowel sound as the highlighted letters in 'b*ir*d' (/ɜː/)?
A.beard
B.word
C.board
D.hard
Explanation: In standard British pronunciation, 'word' and 'bird' contain /ɜː/. Compare the spoken vowel rather than relying on the different spellings 'or' and 'ir'.
8In which of the following words is the primary stress on the second syllable?
A.PHOTOGRAPH
B.PHOTOGRAPHER
C.PHOTOGRAPHIC
D.PHOTOCOPY
Explanation: 'Photographer' is stressed on its second syllable: pho-TOG-ra-pher. 'Photograph' and 'photocopy' have first-syllable primary stress, while 'photographic' has third-syllable primary stress.
9Choose the option that best explains the idiom: 'The treasurer was caught *red-handed*.'
A.The treasurer suffered a bleeding injury to his hand.
B.The treasurer was discovered in the very act of committing a crime.
C.The treasurer was falsely accused by envious colleagues.
D.The treasurer voluntarily confessed to the audit division.
Explanation: Being caught red-handed means being discovered while committing the wrongdoing. The idiom concerns direct discovery, rather than a voluntary confession or merely an accusation.
10Select the correct option: 'Scarcely had the president concluded his address _____ the crowd erupted in thunderous applause.'
A.than
B.when
C.then
D.that
Explanation: The standard pair is 'scarcely ... when', linking one event to another that follows immediately. 'Than' belongs with 'no sooner', so the two constructions should not be mixed.

About the WASSCE Sierra Leone Exam

Independent WASSCE Sierra Leone practice by OpenExamPrep covering selected English, Mathematics, science and general/commercial topics. This English-language MCQ study adaptation is not an official translation or an official-format simulation. It cannot replace writing essays and summaries, speaking and listening practice, laboratory work, or required performance/projects. Study the syllabus for your own subject combination; the practice percentages below are our editorial mix, not official cross-subject weights.

Exam sponsor: West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Sierra Leone. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Subject-based objective, essay, oral and practical assessment. English has oral assessment in Sierra Leone. Sciences have practical or alternative-to-practical components; selected arts/technical subjects have performance or project work. School continuous assessment also contributes. No universal standalone case-study component was verified.

Time Limit

Varies by paper. The 2026 international timetable lists English objective 1 hour, essay 2 hours and Sierra Leone/Gambia oral 45 minutes; consult subject-specific instructions.

Passing Score

Subject grades; USL's standard degree-entry route accepts A1–C6 credits in five subjects including English, in no more than two sittings, with additional programme conditions.

Exam / Certification Fees

Government funding applies to eligible government and government-assisted school candidates; private candidates should confirm current WAEC fees.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20% of this practice bank

English Language

Lexis, grammar, comprehension, summary, writing decisions and phonology.

20% of this practice bank

Mathematics

Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability and financial calculations.

30% of this practice bank

Selected science subjects

Ten questions each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics; this does not mean every candidate takes all three.

30% of this practice bank

Selected general and commercial subjects

Economics, geography, government, history, accounting and regional cooperation.

Preparing for the WASSCE Sierra Leone Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Subject grades; USL's standard degree-entry route accepts A1–C6 credits in five subjects including English, in no more than two sittings, with additional programme conditions.
  • Assessment: Subject-based objective, essay, oral and practical assessment. English has oral assessment in Sierra Leone. Sciences have practical or alternative-to-practical components; selected arts/technical subjects have performance or project work. School continuous assessment also contributes. No universal standalone case-study component was verified.
  • Time limit: Varies by paper. The 2026 international timetable lists English objective 1 hour, essay 2 hours and Sierra Leone/Gambia oral 45 minutes; consult subject-specific instructions.
  • Exam / certification fees: Government funding applies to eligible government and government-assisted school candidates; private candidates should confirm current WAEC fees. Official sources

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WASSCE Sierra Leone: Suggested Study Strategy

1Write full compositions, comprehension answers and summaries.
2Practise spoken English and listening with a teacher or partner.
3Show mathematical working, units and assumptions.
4Carry out laboratory practical work under appropriate school supervision.
5Use the official syllabus and timetable for the subjects you actually enter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WASSCE just an objective test?

No. The 2026 timetable includes essays, Sierra Leone English oral assessment and practical or alternative-to-practical work. Other selected subjects can include performance or projects.

Is five credits a universal WASSCE pass rule?

No. Universities set admission requirements. USL specifies five relevant credits including English, in no more than two sittings, plus faculty and departmental conditions.

Does this bank cover every subject combination?

No. It samples selected topics through an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Use your official subject syllabus and practise the writing, oral and practical components separately.