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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
GHANA

Basic Education Certificate Examination

ENGLISH 2008

THEORY QUESTIONS

Essay Writing

Answer two questions in all: one question from each section. Each composition should contain at least 200 words Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material

SECTION A
[30 marks]


Answer one question only from this section

  1. Your father's friend has promised to grant you anything you wish if you successfully completed school. Write a letter to him describing, at least, three things you want him to do for you and why.

  2. Write a letter to the chairman of your school's Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A) on the need to provide recreational facilities in your school.

  3. SECTION B
    [30 marks]


    Answer one question only from this section

  4. As a Senior Prefect of your school, write a speech you would give to fresh students telling them, at least, three things that can make their stay in the school successful.

  5. Write a story that explains the saying: Two heads are better than one.