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Essay Writing is one of the most important components of the English language exam, especially WASSCE.   The ability to write good essays will help you score high in your English exams. It also enables you to communicate your ideas with clarity in all aspects of life. In this article, you’ll learn the top tips for achieving success in the WASSCE and other exams.   1. Read and Understand the Prompt   The first step is to read the prompt and understand the writing task. Make sure you know what to write before you start. You must avoid the mistake of rushing into a writing task without fully understanding the specific content you are required to write.   2. Plan Well to Write Well   Once you’ve understood what you’re required to write, the next step is to think about what to write. Ask yourself what exactly is the major idea you want to express on the given topic. This is known as the thesis statement. Jot down the key points you want to discuss in the essay, and t...

  Summary writing is all about giving a short statement of the main points in a passage or piece of writing. Summary questions in SSCE (WAEC and NECO exams) require answers to be presented in a specified number of sentences. Example: “In six sentences, one for each, state the factors that improve man’s health and life span (WASSCE June, 2003). Here, the candidate is required to give the answers in six sentences: nothing less, nothing more. “One for each” as mentioned in the above question means that you must state each point (in this case each factor that improves man’s health and life-span) in one sentence. In all, you are required to use six sentences to state six factors that improve man’s health and life-span as discussed in the passage. Penalties for Wrong Answers: There are wrong ways of presenting summary answers which you must avoid, or else you will lose marks. The following are some of the wrong answers or wrong ways of answering summary questions and the penalties for th...