HOW TO PASS THE “LEXIS AND STRUCTURE” PAPER OF THE NIGERIAN WAEC/NECO ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAMS.

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 1.This paper is made up 100 questions for 100 marks. It is composed of   lexical and structural questions. Two fill-in-the-gap comprehension passages   moved from PAPER 1 have also been added in recent years.

2. Using the latest paper set by WAEC the question types were as follows: finding

a). words most nearly opposite in meaning to underlined words…10

b). words that best complete sentences…10

c). interpretations most appropriate for sentences…10

d). words or groups of words nearest in meaning to underlined words…10

e). words or groups of words that best complete sentences…33

f). words to fill  gaps of  two comprehension passages…27

3. Speed and accuracy are essential under “lexis &structure”. The instructions for the paper are usually very helpful…”answer ALL questions…be sure u understand the instructions at the beginning of each section…do not spend too much time on a question….”. Likewise do not rush to pick an option that LOOKS…

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