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Samples of WAEC Letter Writing Questions and Answers
2024 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. Your friend mentioned in their last letter that “I don’t know what to do about my upcoming examination. I think I am going to fail.” Write a letter of encouragement and suggest at least three tips on how to beat examination jitters. | Informal letter download sample answer in PDF |
| 2. Your old school association just built an ultra-modern hall. Write as the senior prefect thanking them and stating at least three other things that they can help with. | Formal letter |
2023 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. There have been several articles in the national newspaper on the lack of maintenance of public facilities. Write a letter to the editor of one of the newspapers expressing your opinion on the matter | Formal letter |
| 2. Your friend who resides in another country wants to study in your school and has written for information and advice. Write a letter to him, telling him all that he needs to know about the school. (This question was also asked in 2016! This is why you should keep practicing with past questions. Read the 2016 question and a sample answer) | Informal letter (Download PDF answer) |
| 3. Your sister is coming back from abroad. Write a letter to her telling her about the hardship/problems or latest stories in the country. | Informal letter (Download PDF answer) |
| 4. Toilet facilities are terrible, sanitation is non-existent and. communicable diseases have become rampant. Write a letter to the commissioner of health listing the causes of this terrible situation and their solutions. | Formal letter (Download PDF answer) |
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1998 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. You have been sent on indefinite suspension for the part you played in a recent disturbance in which valuable school property was damaged. Write a letter to the principal of your school describing the part you played and apologizing for your involvement. | Formal letter (Download answer in PDF) |
| 2. Write a letter to your elder brother working abroad, describing the hardship you and your parents are facing at home and requesting him to give some financial assistance. | Informal letter (Download answer in PDF) |
1999 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. You are in your final year in secondary school. Write a letter to your uncle who is an influential person in the society telling him what you intend to do next and asking for his assistance. | Informal letter (Download answer in PDF) |
| 2. There was a riot in your school resulting in extensive damage and the Ministry of Education ordered your school to be shut down. Write a letter to the Commissioner for Education, explaining the causes of the disturbance and appealing for the school to be re-opened. | Formal letter (Download answer in PDF) |
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2000 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. A nagging problem in your family has so far defied all solutions. Write a letter to an uncle of yours stating what the problem is and giving reasons why he should intervene. | Informal letter (Download answer in PDF) |
| 2. Write a letter to the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency in your country complaining about the environmental pollution of your area and requesting that urgent action be taken to improve the situation. | Formal letter (Download answer in PDF) |
2010 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. You have recently move into a new neighbourhood with your parents. Write a letter to your sister who is studying overseas giving, at least, three reasons for disliking the new place. | Informal letter (Download answer in PDF) |
| 2. Your country’s public transport system is not functioning properly. Write a letter to the Minister of Transport highlighting the causes and suggesting, at least, two measures to remedy the situation. | Formal letter (Download answer in PDF) |
2022 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. Write a letter to your friend in another school telling him or her about your future career and how it will be beneficial to your country. | Informal letter |
| 2. As a former senior prefect, write a letter to the principal of your school on the occasion of its 60th anniversary celebration, congratulating him and offering three suggestions for the improvement of the school. | Formal letter |
2021 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. You attended a friend’s birthday party. Write a letter to another friend who could not attend, describing and highlighting what you found most interesting about it. | Informal letter |
| 2. Write a letter to the chairman of your local government council requesting the provision of at least three public amenities in your area and pointing out why they are needed. | Formal letter |
2014 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. A friend of yours who has been living in Europe for some years has written to invite you to join him. Write a reply to his letter giving, at least, three reasons why you would rather remain in your country. | Informal letter |
| 3. Write a letter to the Minister of Education in your country discussing, at least, three ways by which the quality of education could be improved. | Formal letter |
2013 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. Your school fees have been increased astronomically and your father has threatened to transfer you to another school. Write a letter to him giving, at least, three reasons why you would like to remain at your present school. | Informal letter |
| 2. The quality of food prepared for students in your school has become very poor. Write a letter to the principal complaining about this and explaining ways in which this situation can be remedied. | Formal letter |
2012 WAEC English Letter Writing Questions
| 1. You have spent about six weeks in your new school. Write a letter to your father telling him about your experiences so far. | Informal letter |
| 2. Activities such as debates, drama and excursions are now rare in schools in your country. As a Senior Prefect, write a letter to your principal suggesting the revival of these activities and pointing out what students stand to gain from taking part in them. | Formal letter |
NECO 2023 Letter Writing Question
| Your mother has written to you asking of the profession you would like to pursue after leaving secondary school. Reply her letter, stating your preferred profession and giving reasons for making the choice. | Informal letter |
Notes on WAEC Letter Writing Questions and Answers
- WAEC often repeats questions.
- If you can study all the letters and essays here, you will surely come across one or two in the examination.
- Every year, each of the five questions in Section 1 of the Theory Paper comes from these areas:
- Formal letter
- Informal letter
- Story telling
- Article writing
- Argumentative essay
- They are assigned equal marks so you can pick any one to write on.
- This means that you can make a choice now to write an informal letter on the examination day. So, you can keep practicing informal letters until you get all the rules to perfection.
- If you can perform well in the WAEC letter writing section, that is section one of the Theory Paper, as well as comprehension and summary, you will be halfway to passing the WAEC English Language examination with a good grade.
Sample of an Informal Letter from 2000 WAEC
Question: A nagging problem in your family has so far defied all solutions. Write a letter to an uncle of yours stating what the problem is and giving reasons why he should intervene.
35 West Avenue
Yaba
Lagos
21st February, 2000
Dear Uncle Jide,
I hope my letter meets you well. How is Jide Jnr’s performance at school? Please tell him that I am expecting a very high score in the forthcoming end-of-year examinations. I will buy the Maltese dog he has been asking for as a pet. I have been saving continuously for it and I won’t break my promise to him.
Uncle Jide, the purpose of my letter is to bring a certain problem in the family to your notice. I know you are aware of the issue but you may not know that this nagging problem has defied all solutions in the past five years when the family first mediated on it.
As you know, my grandfather, your father, left a big house to his sons comprising my father, you, and Uncle Yemi. While you were away studying in the United Kingdom, the house fell into ruins. Since my father was the one sponsoring your education, he could not also raise the funds required to renovate the house. Therefore, Uncle Yemi took it upon himself to rebuild and restructure it to modern standards.
As the new house has been unoccupied for several years, my father being the eldest son, decided that the house should be leased out to tenants. However, Uncle Yemi declined, claiming that the house belongs to him now. My father offered to reimburse the amount Uncle Yemi spent but he refused.
Many uncles and aunties from the extended family have come to appeal to Uncle Yemi to accept my father’s offer and allow peace to reign. But Uncle Yemi has remained adamant that the property is his to dispose of as he sees fit.
This has caused a lot of bad blood within the family with people forced to take sides with either my father or Uncle Yemi. It has been five years and still no solution. Uncle, although you are the youngest of the siblings, everyone knows how responsible and collected you are. Uncle Yemi adores you because he was the one who helped your mother by being your babysitter. He listens to you and prefers not to make you unhappy.
Therefore, I appeal to you to call and talk to him on this issue. This is because he is threatening to go to court on the matter.
Thank you and best wishes to my aunt, your wife, and my cousins.
Your nephew,
Ola.
Important Points to Note
In the letter above, you will notice that it has:
1. an informal greeting asking about the receiver’s son’s well-being. This is suitable for an informal letter.
2. five paragraphs with each outlining a problem as required by the question.
3. a conclusion, where the writer summarizes by appealing for intervention from his uncle.
4. the tone is friendly
5. no signature because informal letters should not have signatures.
6. Always remember that whichever essay or letter writing question you choose, your answer must NOT BE LESS THAN 450 WORDS.
View more letters and essays from other WAEC questions over the years.
Example of a Formal Letter (2000 WAEC English Question)
Write a letter to the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency in your country complaining about the environmental pollution of your area and requesting urgent action be taken to improve the situation.
You can read other past WAEC comprehension and summary questions.
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