Junior WAEC 2025 Questions And Answers English [Revealed]

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Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers English Language are the questions you should expect in your English Language paper in 2025 BECE, together with their answers.

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Junior WAEC 2025 English Language Questions and Answers Revealed!

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In the following sections, you will read the English Language questions you are to expect in your 2025 Junior WAEC exam as well as their answers. You can use the comments section if you still need clarification over some of the questions. We will give you a more detailed explanation.

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Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers English Language [Numbers 1 – 10]

COMPREHENSION – PASSAGE I

INSTRUCTION: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions 1 – 5 on it.

But when we speak of the entertainment industry, we are generally referring not to these semi-public bodies but to the vast network of companies, which promote entertainment for profit. This industry has interest in all indoor and occasionally, certain outdoor entertainment other than purely sporting events such as athletic meetings, games, matches and boxing tournaments.

Commercial television is an important aspect of the entertainment industry. But entertainment programmes on most African television screens are used for advertisement. In Nigeria for instance, commercial institutions that want to advertise their products or to popularize their companies use popular actors or comedians to entertain viewers. Television authorities in Nigeria make huge profit from those advertisement, which make use of popular folk music or drama, comedy or tragedy. The cinema is another source of entertainment. From about 1925 to 1955, the cinema which was the giant in the world of entertainment began losing the popularity they enjoyed before the 1960’s because of the introduction of television and video sets in most Nigeria homes.

Besides, the increasing crime wave in the country discouraged cinema fans from leaving the shelter of their homes to go to the various outings at night.

Questions

1. The most important means of entertainment mentioned in the passage is_____________
A. commercial television
B. cinema
C. film shows
D. sporting event

2. Commercial institutions that want to advertise their products use_____________ to entertain viewers.
A. folk music
B. sports
C. boxing tournament
D. popular actors

3. Cinema was regarded as the giant in the world of entertainment from about_____________
A. 1925-1955
B. 1945-1955
C. 1925-1945
D. 1925-1935

4. Television authorities make huge profits from_____________
A. Cinema
B. Drama
C. Advertisement
D. popular actor

5. The entertainment industry is referred to as_____________
A. games
B. vast network companies
C. semipublic bodies
D. sporting

COMPREHENSION – PASSAGE II

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions 6 – 10 on it.

Recently, the ICT has come to be recognized as something that one cannot do without. It plays a very important role in the all-round development of the world technologically, educationally, socially, etc. The internet can be accessed almost everywhere through various means such as mobile phones, data cards and cellular routers. The internet has many advantages among which are information websites, social networking, online shopping, etc. Educational materials can be obtained from the internet and people can make friends on the internet through Facebook.

However, the internet has some disadvantages. Children now spend more time on the internet where they chat away their time and watch some pornographic materials. The internet sometimes exposes the young ones to problems including death as some of them go out to look for people they met on Facebook without telling their parents.

Questions

6. One of the means through which the Internet can be reached is_____________
A. placards
B. newspaper
C. mobile phones
D. television

7. One of the advantages of the Internet is that it
A. provides educational materials
B. makes children not to focus on their studies
C. cannot be accessed everywhere
D. helps people to buy phone

8. One of the disadvantages of the internet is that it
A. is good for young people
B. helps people to make friends
C. can make one happy
D. exposes the young ones to danger

9. People make friends on the internet through the
A. Cashbook         C. Workbook
B. Facebook          D. logbook

10. One lesson to be learnt from this passage is that it
A. is not good to tell your parents where you are going
B. is not good to visit someone you do not know very well
C. is good to press the phone all the time
D. is good to watch pornographic materials

Answers to Question Number 1 – 10

Question No	Answer
1.	A
2.	D
3.	A
4.	C
5.	B
6.	C
7.	A
8.	D
9.	B
10.	B

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers English Language [Numbers 11 – 20]

LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

Choose the right words for the blanks in the following passage from the list of options lettered A to D in the following table.

It is not easy to produce a school play. First of all, a suitable play must be chosen and this depends upon the size of the ____11_____ and the ability of the actors. The next step is to cast the actors who will play the various ____12_____ in the play. When this has been done, the real business of ______13_______ can begin. In the beginning, the actors merely read their ______14________ and do not move about at all. Then the actions are added until finally the play is acted by the actors in full______15______ with all the scenes lighting and props just as it will be presented on the opening night.

16. Ebuka is a brilliant boy. The word “brilliant” is a/an
A. noun             B. verb
C. adverb          D. adjective

Choose the correct answer from the options provided

17. I saw _______ mother yesterday.
A. they              B. them
C. there            D. their

18. The woman danced joyfully. What part of speech is the underlined word?
A. verb               B. adverb
C. adjective        D. conjunction

19. The house belongs to them. It is_______
A. there’s            B. their’s
C. them’s            D. theirs

In questions 20 – 23, choose from the options lettered A – D the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

20. Smoking is prohibited in public places
A. permitted             B. allowed
C. banned                 D. excused

Answers to Question Number 11 – 20

Question No	Answer
11.	A
12.	B
13.	B
14.	C
15.	B
16.	D
17.	B
18.	A
19.	D
20.	C

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers English Language [Numbers 21 – 30]

21. Efficient teachers usually produce successful students.
A. Competent           B. Indolent
C. Insolent                D. Qualified

22. Odo’s spouse loves him very well.
A. relative         B. wife
C. husband       D. half-brother

23. I bought a costly jewellery for my mother.
A. a temporary
B. a durable
C. an expensive
D. a specious

Fill in the gaps with appropriate option from the list A – D

24. The strike has been called_________
A. for          B. since
C. in            D. off

25. Many workers had been laid_________
A. off             B. over
C. out            D. down

26. She was not ________ that I passed the examination.
A. surprised
B. being surprised
C. surprise
D. surprising

Complete the following sentences with the correct question tags

27. Emeka is a very hardworking student.
A. Don’t he?
B. Isn’t he?
C. Doesn’t he?
D. Is he?

28. Mr. Okolo has not given us the money.
A. Isn’t it?
B. Did he?
C. Hasn’t he?
D. Has he?

29. Ada was here yesterday.
A. Is she?
B. Isn’t she?
C. Was she?
D. Wasn’t she?

Choose the correct spelt words from the option below, for questions 30-32.

30. I have not my result yet.
A. reseived        B. recived
C. received        D. receieved

Answers to Question Number 21 – 30

Question Number	Answer
21.	A
22.	C
23.	C
24.	D
25.	A
26.	A
27.	B
28.	D
29.	D
30.	C

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers English Language [Numbers 31 – 40]

31. “Be __________,” said the teacher.
A. quite          B. quiet
C. quit            D. queit

32. They shall not _________ the school until next day.
A. leave           B. leeve
C. live              D. leaf

Fill the gaps in the following sentences with words opposite in meaning from the options lettered A – D.

33. The little boy was frightened by the strange faces he saw yesterday.
A. usual               C. famous
B. common         D. familiar

34. I like trustworthy people but I detest _________ people.
A. dependable
B. reliable
C. hardworking
D. dishonest

From the options lettered A to D, choose the one that is the opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

35. The chairman of the club presented a brief speech.
A. short             B. fast
C. lengthy         D. curtailed

36. Do not hide your face from him.
A. cover             B. conceal
C. disguise        D. uncover

37. The queen of the town is ugly.
A. black            B. honest
C. intelligent    D. beautiful

Identify which part of speech the underlined words in each of the following sentences are.

38. Come with me and I will show you the way.
A. Preposition       B. Noun
C Adverb              D. Verb

39. I read the list slowly.
A. Verb                B. Adverb
C. Preposition     D. Noun

Change the following sentence from direct to indirect speech

40. Ngozi said, “I am going to see my friend.”
A. Ngozi said that she was going to see her friend
B. Ngozi said that I am going to see my friend
C. Ngozi said she is going to see my friend
D. Ngozi said that she will be going to see her friend

Answers to Question Number 31 – 40

Question No	Answer
31.	B
32.	A
33.	D
34.	D
35.	C
36.	D
37.	D
38.	D
39.	B
40.	A

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers English Language [Numbers 41 – 50]

Change these sentences to indirect speech.

41. Have you seen Mary?
A. He asked me if I see Mary
B. He asked me if I saw Mary
C. He asked me if I had seen Mary
D. He asked me if I am seeing Mary

42. Pick it up!

A. He ordered me to pick it up
B. He ordered me to pick up it
C. He ordered me that I pick it up
D. He ordered me that I picked it up

Change the following from active voice to passive voice

43. The mother beat the child.
A. The child was beaten by the mother
B. The mother was beaten by the child
C. The child is beaten by the mother
D. The mother has been beaten by the child

44. The hunter shot the lion.
A. The lion has been shot by the hunter.
B. The hunter shot the lion.
C. The lion were shot by the hunter.
D. The lion was shot by the hunter.

Choose from the options lettered A-D the one that contains the given phonetic symbol

45. /ei/
A. caste
B. day
C. church
D. cough

46. /æ/
A. father
B. aunty
C. sad
D. balm

47. /∧/
A. seat
B. come
C. let
D. fit

48./g/
A. page
B. judge
C. goat
D. George

Choose the word that contains the same vowel sound as the one in the underlined letters

49. Boy
A. top
B. court
C. soil
D. fought

50. Looked
A. /d/
B. /t/
C. /ts/
D. /3/

Answers to Question Number 41 – 50

Question No	Answer
41.	C
42.	A
43.	A
44.	D
45.	B
46.	C
47.	B
48.	C
49.	C
50.	A

Junior WAEC 2025 Questions and Answers English Language [Numbers 51 – 60]

51. The correct stress pattern of the word “obligation” is
A. OB-li-gation
B. ob-li-GA-tion
C. ob-LI-ga-tion
D. ob-li-ga-TION

52. The correct stress patter of the word “responsibility” is
A. res-pon-Sl-bili-ty
B. RES-pon-si-bi-li-ty
C. res-pon-si-BI-li-ty
D. res-PON-si-bi-li-ty

LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

Choose the most suitable options.

53. The person that writes a poem is a
A. poem        B. dram
C. poet          D. plot

54. What are the three main brothers of literature?
A. prose, drama, poetry
B. drama, music, songs
C. prose, fiction, drama
D. Narrative, poem, drama

55. Two rhyming lines in a poem are called
A. sonnet          B. rhymes
C. metre            D. couplet

56. A play which has a happy end is called a
A. tragedy           C. drama
D. comedy           B. tragicomedy

57. In investigation by Prince Ifeanyi Uzochukwu, the teacher in SS3B is
A. Mr. Obi               B. Mrs. Aja
C. Mrs. Ijeoma        D. Mrs. Caro

58. The investigator of the missing money is
A. Sebastine          B. Chijioke
C. Mark                 D. Kelechi

PROSE

In “Pregnant Pregnancy” by Sunday Ogbonna,

59. How many children has Ngwu?
A. two         B. three
C. five         D. four

60. In TOO LATE TO WEEP, the little girl who is raped by a corps member is_______
A. Cough            B. Trust
C. Chiamaka       D. Chimuanya

Answers to Question Number 51 – 60

Question No	Answer
51.	B
52.	C
53.	C
54.	A
55.	D
56.	D
57.	B
58.	A
59.	D
60.	C

SECTION B: ESSAY AND LETTER WRITING

Instruction: Choose two out of the four essays/letter writing.

LETTER WRITING

1. The principal of your school has written to your father, complaining of your bad behaviour and that you insulted a teacher. Write a letter to your father and explain to him what actually happened. (20 marks)

OR

2. Write a letter to your uncle living abroad explaining to him how the high cost of living in Nigeria is affecting your family and ask him to help your family. (Your letter should not be more than 150 words) (20 marks)

ESSAY WRITING

Write an essay of not less than 150 words on:

3. An interesting football match I have watched. (20 marks)

OR

4. An argumentative essay on “Teachers are more important to the society than Doctors”

Write your argument for or against the topic. (20 marks)

Answers to Questions in Section B

Below are model answers to the essays/letter writing questions in Junior WAEC 2025 for English Language.

1. Letter to My Father

16, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street,
Surulere,
Lagos.
25/06/2025

Dear Father,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to explain the situation mentioned in the letter from the principal.

Yesterday, I had a misunderstanding with Mr. Adejimo Alao during class. He asked me to submit my homework, but I had forgotten to bring it to school. Out of frustration, I said some things that were disrespectful, but I did not intend to insult him.

I realize now that I should have handled the situation better. Ī deeply regret my actions and am truly sorry for any hurt I may have caused. I have already apologized to Mr. Alao, and I am working to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

Please understand that it was a mistake, and I will strive to be more respectful and responsible in the future.

Yours sincerely,
Ejigbo Princewill

2. Letter to My Uncle

16, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street,
Surulere,
Lagos.
25/06/2025

Dear Uncle,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to share some challenges my family is facing due to the high cost of living here in Nigeria. Prices of basic necessities like food, fuel, and school fees have increased drastically, making it difficult for us to manage.

My parents are doing their best, but the strain is becoming overwhelming, especially with the rising costs of transportation and healthcare. We are finding it hard to make ends meet, and it is affecting our daily life.

I am kindly asking if you could assist us during this tough time. Any support you can offer would be greatly appreciated and would ease the burden we are carrying.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Warm regards,
Ejigbo Princewill

3. An Interesting Football Match I Have Watched

One of the most exciting football matches I’ve ever watched was between Nigeria and Argentina during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It was a do-or-die match for Nigeria, and the tension in the air was unbelievable. I remember watching it with my family, all of us glued to the screen.

The match started with Argentina taking the lead, but Nigeria fought back fiercely. The Nigerian players showed incredible determination, with Ahmed Musa scoring a stunning goal that had us all jumping and cheering. The game was fast-paced, and every pass, every tackle felt like it could change the outcome.

Unfortunately, Nigeria lost 2-1, but the way they played left me proud. It wasn’t just about winning or losing; it was about the spirit and teamwork they displayed. That match showed me how much football can unite people, and it remains one of the most memorable games I’ve ever watched.

Teachers Are More Important to Society Than Doctors

Teachers play a more vital role in society than doctors. While doctors are important in treating illnesses, teachers shape the future by molding young minds. A society cannot thrive without educated individuals, and teachers are the ones who provide this education. They instill knowledge, discipline, and critical thinking, which are necessary for all other professions, including medicine.

A doctor can only treat someone who has received an education, but a teacher can create a future doctor. It is teachers who lay the foundation for a successful society. Without teachers, there would be no doctors, engineers, or any other skilled professionals. Teachers build the very core of a community by imparting life lessons and academic knowledge that empower individuals to succeed.

While doctors heal the body, teachers heal the mind. The impact of a teacher lasts a lifetime, as they provide the tools for success, helping students overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. Teachers are the true architects of a society, for they shape the minds that drive progress.

In conclusion, teachers are more important than doctors because they are the ones who make everything else possible. They deserve our respect, recognition, and support.

Best wishes.