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WAEC 2025 Oral English (Paper 3) Questions

Published on Jul 4, 2025 • Education

Hi! Welcome to today’s special English class by AllCBTs.
My name is David, and in this lesson, we’ll be focusing on the WAEC 2025 English Language Paper 3 — the Oral English section.

This is one of the most overlooked yet highly rewarding parts of the exam. So I’ve compiled for you the Top 50 WAEC Oral English Questions you’ll likely encounter in the upcoming exam. Relax, grab your notes, and let’s get right into it!

You can watch the full class in the video below:

Section E: Consonant and Vowel Sounds – Identify the Odd One Out

We'll begin with 20 questions on consonant and vowel sounds. These are common in WAEC Paper 3 and test your ability to hear and identify sound differences.

Question 1: Vowel Sound

Choose the word that has a different vowel sound:

• A. Seat
• B. Sit
• C. Meet
• D. Beat

Correct Answer: B. Sit

Explanation:

• “Sit” has a short vowel sound /ɪ/
• The others — "seat", "meet", and "beat" — have a long vowel sound /iː/
  When you see two dots (ː) in phonetics, it indicates a long sound.

Question 2: Consonant Sound

Choose the odd one out based on consonant sound:

• A. Chat
• B. Chef
• C. Chin
• D. Check

Correct Answer: B. Chef

Explanation:

• "Chef" starts with the /ʃ/ sound (sh)
• The rest begin with the /ʧ/ sound (ch)
  The correct option is B because it differs phonetically.

Question 3: Vowel Sound Match

Which word has the same vowel sound as "boots"?

• A. Good
• B. Food
• C. Root
• D. Book

Correct Answer: C. Root

Explanation:

• "Boots" has the long /uː/ sound.
• "Root" also has this long /uː/ sound.
• "Good" and "Book" have the short /ʊ/ sound, and "Food" may vary depending on accent.

Watch more educational videos and past questions: https://youtube.com/@allcbts

Tips for WAEC 2025 Oral English Success

1. Learn IPA Symbols (International Phonetic Alphabet):
   Understanding long and short vowel sounds and consonant phonemes gives you an advantage.
2. Practice Pronunciation:
   Use apps like Google Translate or YouTube to hear how words are pronounced by native speakers.
3. Watch English News or Documentaries:
   This sharpens your ear for vowel shifts and tricky consonant blends.
4. Always Read the Instructions Carefully:
   Most errors happen when students rush through the questions.

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