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Ikiodiete George
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Waec Gce Yoruba Exam (2025/2026): Full List Of Most Repeated Topics & Past Questions
The Yoruba Language is one of the most popular Nigerian language subjects offered in the WAEC GCE exam. Many students struggle with it not because it’s difficult, but because they don’t understand how to prepare smartly. The truth is, most questions in this subject — especially in composition, comprehension, grammar, and literature — are repeated year after year with little variation.
In this post, you’ll find the most repeated topics, past question samples, and smart strategies to pass the WAEC GCE Yoruba exam in 2025/2026.
WAEC GCE Yoruba Exam Structure
| Paper | Section | Description |
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| Paper 1 | Objective | Multiple choice covering grammar, oral literature, etc. |
| Paper 2 | Essay & Comprehension | Letter writing, narrative essays, comprehension, etc. |
| Paper 3 | Oral (where applicable) | Pronunciation, tone marks, and oral performance |
Most Repeated Topics in WAEC GCE Yoruba
| Category | Repeated Topics |
|---|---|
| Composition (Àkọsílẹ̀) | Ìrìn àjò, Ọjọ́ ìbí, Igbéyàwó, Isinmi, Àjọyọ̀ ìdílé |
| Letter Writing | Ẹ̀ka àkọsílẹ̀ sí ọ̀rẹ́, obi, alákóso ile-ìwé, àjọ iṣẹ́ |
| Comprehension (Ìtúpalẹ̀) | Texts on family, society, tradition, and ethics |
| Grammar (Gírámà) | Orúkọ, Ìṣe, Àpẹẹrẹ, Gbolohun, Àmì ohùn |
| Literature (Lítíréṣọ̀nù) | Àrò, Àló, Èsè, Oríkì, Ìjálá, Ìwà lọ́mọ ènìyàn |
Sample WAEC GCE Yoruba Objective Questions
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Kí ni itumọ̀ “Ìwà lọ́mọ ènìyàn”?
A. Iwà rere ni ọmọ ènìyàn
B. Ọmọ ènìyàn ni yóò kọ́ iwà
C. Iwà burúkú ni ọmọ ènìyàn
✅ Correct Answer: A -
Ẹ̀ka orúkọ tí “Ìwé” wà nínú rẹ̀ ni:
A. Orúkọ àránmẹ̀yàn
B. Orúkọ ìsàlè
C. Orúkọ ohun tí a lè fi ọwọ́ kàn
✅ Correct Answer: C -
Kí ni àmì ohùn tí a fi n tọ́ka sí ìpinnu ní gírámà?
A. Àmi ìbéèrè
B. Àmi ìfọwọ́sí
C. Àmi ìyàtọ̀
✅ Correct Answer: B
Common Essay & Letter Writing Topics
Essay Topics That Repeat Often
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Ṣàpèjúwe ìrìn àjò tó yá ọ lórí.
(Describe a journey that impressed you.) -
Ọjọ́ ìbí rẹ àti bí o ṣe ṣe ayẹyẹ rẹ.
(Your birthday and how you celebrated it.) -
Iṣòkan àti àlàáfíà nínú àgbẹ̀yàjọ ìdílé.
(Unity and peace in family gatherings.)
Letter Writing Topics That Recur
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Kọ àkọsílẹ̀ sí ọ̀rẹ́ rẹ nípa ayẹyẹ ìgbéyàwó tí o lọ sí.
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Kọ lẹ́tà sí bàbá rẹ pé kó ran ọ lọ́wọ́ fún ohun èlò ìwé.
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Kọ àkọsílẹ̀ sí alákóso ile-ìwé rẹ lẹ́yìn ìrìn àjò ṣíṣe.
Sample Yoruba Literature Topics That Repeat
| Genre | Example Topics |
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| Àrò | Ika l’ara enia; Orin ìbànújẹ |
| Àló | Àló pẹ̀lú ẹ̀kọ́ – “Ẹyẹ tó ń kó ọkọ̀” |
| Èsè | Ìtàn pẹ̀lú ìtanran, Èsè lórí ìwà pẹ̀lú ikúnlẹ̀-ọkàn |
| Ìjálá | Orin ìkànsí àwọn akínkanjú |
| Oríkì | Oríkì àwọn orílẹ̀-èdè, àwọn ọmọ Yorùbá |
Year-by-Year Repeated Topics Overview
| Year | Most Repeated Topics |
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| 2024 | Igbéyàwó essay, fi’l grammar, Àrò on peace |
| 2023 | Ìrìn àjò, letter to principal, comprehension on family |
| 2022 | Iṣòkan, letter to friend, Oríkì of Yoruba heroes |
| 2021 | Ọjọ́ ìbí, Àló with moral, grammar on orúkọ àti àmì ohùn |
| 2020 | Ayẹyẹ ìdílé, Ìjálá, essay on traditional celebration |
Must-Know Grammar Topics in Yoruba
| Grammar Area | Examples |
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| Orúkọ (Nouns) | ọmọ, ìwé, oko |
| Ìṣe (Verbs) | lọ, jẹun, gbádùn |
| Àmì ohùn (Punctuation) | “.” , “,” , “?” |
| Gbolohun (Sentences) | Gbolohun ìpinnu, Gbolohun ìbéèrè |
Top Tips to Score A1 in WAEC GCE Yoruba
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Focus on past questions — study at least the last 5 years.
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Practice composition writing weekly to improve your fluency.
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Master Yoruba grammar rules like orúkọ, àmì ohùn, fi’l.
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Read Yoruba storybooks and old literature texts.
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Memorize common Yoruba idioms and proverbs used in literature and essays.
FAQs About WAEC GCE Yoruba
Q: Is Yoruba difficult in WAEC GCE?
Not if you study the repeated topics and practice past questions.
Q: How many essay questions are you required to answer?
You will usually be asked to answer one essay and one letter.
Q: Can I write in Roman Yoruba (using English letters)?
Yes, Roman script is accepted but ensure proper use of tone marks where necessary.
Q: Is literature part of the Yoruba exam?
Yes. It includes genres like Àrò, Àló, Ìjálá, and Oríkì.
Final Words
WAEC GCE Yoruba is a subject you can pass brilliantly if you study smart. Focus on the most repeated questions, polish your grammar, read wide, and practice writing essays and letters often.
"Ènìyàn tí kò mọ̀ oríṣìíríṣìí àṣà rẹ kò le mọ ibi tí ó ti ń lọ."
(He who does not know his culture cannot know his direction.)
