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WAEC English Language 2021 Theory — Question 1

Question 1 of 16 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2021 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Essay 1. Write a letter to your friend in another school telling him or her the valuable lessons you learnt during a recent excursion.

Model answer

Model outline (informal letter format — sender's address, date, salutation, body, complimentary close): Open by referencing your friend's recent news/achievement, then introduce the excursion (e.g. to a historic city). Describe specific lessons learnt (e.g. precolonial and colonial history, the effects of colonial looting of artefacts, the importance of preserving culture and history). Reflect on how the experience changed your perspective (e.g. developing a new interest in history). Close with a friendly, reflective question to your friend and a warm sign-off.

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