Waec Gce Hausa Exam (2025/2026): Full List Of Most Repeated Topics & Past Questions
The Hausa Language is one of the key Nigerian languages offered in WAEC GCE. If you’re planning to write the exam in 2025/2026, then you're in luck — many questions are often repeated yearly, especially in essay, comprehension, and grammar sections.
This post will guide you through the most repeated WAEC GCE Hausa topics, give you sample questions, and equip you with tips to help you score A1.
WAEC GCE Hausa Exam Structure
Paper | Section | Content |
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Paper 1 | Objective (50 questions) | Grammar, idioms, sentence structure, comprehension |
Paper 2 | Essay & Comprehension | Letter writing, descriptive/narrative essays, translations |
Most Repeated Topics in WAEC GCE Hausa
Category | Repeated Topics |
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Essay Writing | Hutu, ziyara, aure, muhimman lokuta, ranar haihuwa |
Letter Writing | Wasiƙa ga aboki, uwa, malamai, ko ɗan uwa |
Translation | Hausa to English and vice versa (daily activities, greetings) |
Comprehension | Moral stories, traditional Hausa culture, social issues |
Grammar (Nahawu) | Fi’il (verbs), sunaye (nouns), jimloli (sentences), karin magana (idioms) |
Sample WAEC GCE Hausa Objective Questions
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Wane ne nau’in fi’il ɗin “na je”?
A. Fi’ilin da ya gabata (past)
B. Fi’ilin yanzu (present)
C. Fi’ilin umarni (command)
D. Fi’ilin magana (indirect)
✅ Correct Answer: A -
Ma’ana “karin magana” ita ce:
A. Sunan dabbobi
B. Maganar hikima
C. Sunan mutum
D. Gajeren jumla
✅ Correct Answer: B -
Wace kalma ce ba ta cikin iyaye?
A. Uwa
B. Baba
C. Yaro
D. Mahaifiya
✅ Correct Answer: C
Sample Essay & Letter Questions (Paper 2)
Commonly Repeated Essay Topics
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Rubuta labari akan yadda ka shafe hutun makaranta.
(Write a story on how you spent your school holiday.) -
Yi bayanin muhimmancin zaman lafiya a ƙasa.
(Explain the importance of peace in the country.) -
Ranar da ba zan taɓa mantawa da ita ba.
(A day I will never forget.)
Common Letter Topics
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Rubuta wasiƙa zuwa ga abokinka kana sanar da shi sabuwar makarantar da ka koma.
(Write a letter to your friend telling him about your new school.) -
Wasiƙa zuwa ga mahaifinka game da bukatar kayan makaranta.
(A letter to your father requesting for school materials.)
Common Translation Practice
Hausa to English
Hausa: Na fita kasuwa tare da mahaifiyata.
English: I went to the market with my mother.
English to Hausa
English: My best subject in school is Hausa Language.
Hausa: Darasin da nake fi so a makaranta shi ne Harshen Hausa.
Yearly Breakdown of Repeated Topics
Year | Topics That Repeated |
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2024 | Letter to a friend, holiday story, translation on school life |
2023 | Peace, essay on wedding, grammar questions on fi’il & sunaye |
2022 | Letter to a parent, comprehension on honesty |
2021 | Essay on friendship, importance of culture |
2020 | Hajj experience, birthday celebration, idioms and meaning |
Grammar Rules You Must Master
Concept | Explanation / Example |
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Fi’il (Verb) | Na tafi – I went |
Suna (Noun) | Makaranta – School |
Karin Magana | Hannunka mai sanda – You will face consequences |
Jumla cikakkiya | Yaro ya ci abinci – The boy ate food |
Tips to Score High in WAEC GCE Hausa
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Practice past questions — especially repeated essay and grammar topics.
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Memorize idioms (karin magana) — they often appear in objectives.
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Practice letter and essay writing in proper Hausa structure.
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Use a Hausa-English dictionary to improve your vocabulary.
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Revise grammar rules regularly: tense, sentence structure, parts of speech.
FAQs About WAEC GCE Hausa
Q: Will WAEC repeat past Hausa questions?
Yes. Many essay, letter, and grammar questions repeat every 2–3 years.
Q: Can I answer in Roman Hausa (using English letters)?
Yes, WAEC accepts Roman Hausa, but it must follow standard spelling and structure.
Q: How many essay questions will be given?
Usually, 5 or more essay questions are provided. You’ll be required to answer 1 or 2.
Q: Is translation hard in the exam?
Not really — if you practice frequently, especially on daily life topics, it becomes easier.
Final Words
Scoring A1 in WAEC GCE Hausa is very possible if you focus on the most repeated topics, understand common grammar rules, and practice essays and translations regularly. The key is to study smart, not hard.
"Ilimi shi ne haske – Knowledge is light."