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Ikiodiete George
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Waec Yoruba Exam (2025/2026): Full List Of Highly Repeated Topics & Past Questions
The WAEC Yoruba exam is one of the few subjects where you already know the format—and the questions often repeat. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or just learning Yoruba as a subject, this guide will help you focus on what matters most for a strong score in 2025/2026.
To pass WAEC Yoruba, study the structure, master common topics, and practice the most repeated past questions.
What You’ll Learn in This Guide
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Most repeated topics in WAEC Yoruba
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Sample past questions and correct answers
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Essay writing (Ìtàn, Lẹ́tà, Àròsọ, Àlàyé, Ìjiròrò)
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Yoruba grammar focus
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Proverbs and meanings (Òwe)
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Exam structure and scoring tips
Most Repeated WAEC Yoruba Topics (2025/2026)
| Topic | Why It’s Important |
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| Ìtàn Kíkọ (Narrative Essay) | One of the most frequently repeated essay types |
| Lẹ́tà Kíkọ (Letter Writing) | WAEC often repeats both formal and informal letters |
| Àròsọ/Ìjiròrò (Descriptive/Argumentative Essay) | Repeated nearly every year |
| Kíkàwé àtẹ̀yànsẹ̀ (Comprehension) | Compulsory passage with questions, very predictable |
| Ìtúpalẹ̀ Gírámà (Grammar Analysis) | Regular focus on noun classes, tenses, and word formation |
| Òwe àti Itumọ̀ wọn (Proverbs & Meaning) | Repeated questions with full or partial proverb interpretation |
| Itumọ̀ Ọ̀rọ̀ (Word Meaning/Translation) | Consistently tested with context-based options |
| Àṣà àti Ìṣe (Culture and Tradition) | Repeated topics on festivals, beliefs, greetings, and respect |
| Lítírésọ̀ Yòrùbá (Yoruba Literature) | Includes questions from prose, poetry, and drama |
Sample WAEC Yoruba Past Questions & Answers
1. Ìtàn Kíkọ (Narrative Essay)
Question (2023):
Kọ Ìtàn kan nípa bí a ṣe ṣe ayẹyẹ ọjọ́ ìbí rẹ.
(Write a story about how your birthday was celebrated.)
Answer Tip:
Start with:
Ní ọjọ́ ìbí mi, mo ji ní kutu owurọ̀ pẹ̀lú ayọ̀…
2. Lẹ́tà Kíkọ (Letter Writing)
Question:
Kọ lẹ́tà sí ọ̀rẹ́ rẹ tó wà ní ilú mìíràn nípa bí ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ rẹ ṣe rí.
(Write a letter to your friend in another town about your school.)
Answer Format:
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Top right: Adirẹsi
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Left: Ọjọ́
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Salutation: Ọ̀rẹ́ mi àtàtà…
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Body: Ṣàpèjúwe ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ rẹ
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Closing: Ọrẹ rẹ gidi, (Orúkọ rẹ)
3. Òwe àti Itumọ̀ wọn (Proverbs)
| Òwe | Itumọ̀ |
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| Bí a kò bá tíì rọ̀, a kì í mọ ẹni tó máa yá. | You won’t know the loyal ones until there's trouble. |
| Ọmọ tí yóò jẹ ẹran, a kìí fi tútù kọ́ ẹran jẹ. | A future leader shows signs early. |
| Kí ló ń jẹ kókó tí kókó fi ń yára kọ. | Don’t rush; true quality takes time. |
4. Itumọ̀ Ọ̀rọ̀ (Word Translation)
Question:
Itumọ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bí a ṣe lò ó nínú gbolohun:
"Ó fi ẹ̀tọ́ rẹ hàn kedere."
Answer:
Ó sọ ohun tí ó tọ́ sí í di mímọ̀ fún gbogbo ènìyàn.
Yoruba Essay Types to Master
| Type | Topics That Repeat |
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| Ìtàn (Narrative) | My holiday, accident, birthday, school events |
| Lẹ́tà (Letter) | To friends, parents, school principal |
| Ìjiròrò (Argumentative) | Mobile phones in schools, early marriage, cultism |
| Àlàyé (Explanatory) | Cultural practices, Yoruba greetings |
| Àròsọ (Descriptive) | Market scene, town festival, school environment |
WAEC Yoruba Exam Format
| Paper | Type | What It Covers |
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| Paper 1 | Objective (MCQs) | Grammar, proverbs, translations, idioms |
| Paper 2 | Theory & Essay | Essay writing, comprehension, grammar analysis |
| Paper 3 | Oral (Practical) | Pronunciation, reading passages aloud, oral literature |
Common WAEC Yoruba Grammar Topics
| Topic | Example |
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| Àpẹẹrẹ Ọ̀rọ̀ (Parts of Speech) | Orúkọ, Àṣẹ, Àmi, Ọ̀rọ̀-ìṣẹ́ |
| Ìfọ̀rọ̀wérọ̀ ọ̀rọ̀ (Concord) | Ọmọ kékèké ń sun. |
| Àkóbá àti Ẹ̀rọ gbolohun | Àwọn onírúurú gbolohun — akọ, àse, ìbéèrè |
| Asọyé Àdápọ̀ | Àpọ̀ ọ̀rọ̀ tí ó ní idi méjì tàbí jù béẹ̀ lọ |
Smart Tips to Score A1 in WAEC Yoruba
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Study past questions – especially for essays and grammar.
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Memorize 20+ proverbs with correct usage and meaning.
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Practice reading aloud for the oral paper.
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Write and revise all five essay types.
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Use Yoruba storybooks and textbooks to improve fluency.
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Revise vocabulary, idioms, and their meanings.
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Time yourself in mock exams to improve writing speed.
WAEC Yoruba FAQs
Q: Does WAEC repeat Yoruba questions?
Yes! Especially in essays, proverbs, and grammar-based questions.
Q: Is the oral exam compulsory?
It depends on your school. Many candidates do take the oral exam (Paper 3).
Q: Can I write Yoruba without being a native speaker?
Absolutely. With good preparation and understanding of the format, you can pass easily.
Q: Are proverbs very important in WAEC Yoruba?
Yes. Proverbs (Òwe) are regularly tested in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Final Thoughts
WAEC Yoruba is a high-scoring subject if you approach it correctly. Focus on mastering repeated essay types, grammar, comprehension, and especially Yoruba proverbs. Whether you're fluent or learning, you can confidently score an A1 in 2025/2026.
“Òwe lẹṣin òrò, bí òrò bá sọnù, òwe là ń wá ká tó rí i.”
(Proverbs are the horses of words. If words get lost, proverbs help you find them.)
