Waec English Exam (2025/2026): Full List Of Highly Repeated Topics & Past Questions

WAEC English Language is one of the most important and compulsory subjects for all WAEC candidates. It’s also one of the few papers that directly affect your university admission chances, especially in Nigeria. The good news? WAEC repeats a lot of questions — especially in essay, comprehension, and lexis & structure.

To score high in WAEC English, you must understand the exam structure and focus on the topics that appear every year.

This post will show you:

• Most repeated topics in WAEC English

• Past questions for essay, comprehension, summary, lexis & structure

• Exam format and marking scheme

• Tips to pass WAEC English in one sitting

Most Repeated Topics in WAEC English (2025/2026)

Below are the most frequently tested areas of WAEC English and why they keep showing up:

WAEC English Past Questions (Samples from Repeated Areas)

1. Formal Letter Writing

Question: Write a letter to the commissioner of education in your state suggesting ways to improve teaching and learning in rural areas.
(WAEC June 2023)

Tip: Use correct format — Your address, date, salutation, topic, body, conclusion, and “Yours faithfully.”

2. Narrative Essay

Question: Write a story that ends with the sentence, “It was the most exciting day of my life.”
(WAEC June 2022)

Tip: Have a clear plot — beginning, middle, climax, and end. Use correct tenses and avoid clichés.

3. Comprehension Passage

Question: What does the writer mean by the expression "a blessing in disguise"?
(WAEC June 2021)

Tip: Always answer in full sentences and avoid one-word answers unless asked.

4. Summary Writing

Question: Read the following passage and summarize in three sentences the causes of deforestation.
(WAEC June 2020)

Tip: Don’t copy from the passage. Use your own words (paraphrasing).

5. Lexis & Structure

Choose the word that best completes the sentence:

“Hardly had we arrived at the station ___ the train left.”
A. than
B. when ✅
C. before
D. then

Tip: Practice sentence structure, idiomatic expressions, and grammar rules.

WAEC English Paper Format

WAEC English Grading System

Tips to Score A1 in WAEC English

1. Master Essay Formats – Know how to write letters, reports, articles, and narratives.

2. Practice Summary Often – Learn to paraphrase points without copying directly.

3. Revise Concord, Tenses, Prepositions – These always appear in Paper 1.

4. Read Newspapers & Storybooks – They improve vocabulary and comprehension.

5. Use Past Questions Regularly – Repetition helps you remember patterns.

6. Time Yourself While Practicing – Exams are time-bound. Speed matters!

7. Improve Handwriting – Markers are humans. Make it readable!

WAEC English FAQs

Q: Is WAEC English hard?
Not if you practice regularly and know the structure of each paper.

Q: Does WAEC repeat English questions?
Yes. WAEC repeats essay topics, comprehension styles, and grammar questions often.

Q: Can I write WAEC English without Test of Oral?
Yes, for most private candidates. Internal school candidates may write Paper 3.

Q: How many essays do I need to write in Paper 2?
Usually one essay (from Section A) and one narrative/descriptive (from Section B).

Final Thoughts

WAEC English is not about big grammar — it’s about clear communication, proper structure, and smart preparation.The more past questions you solve and the more essay formats you master, the better your chances.

Study smart. Practice wisely. Write clearly. And you’ll pass WAEC English like a pro.