2025 WAEC GCE SECOND SERIES (NOV.) ENGLISH: English (Eng) WAEC GCE 2nd Series (Nov.) Authentic Answer 2025 (2495)

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THE REGRETFUL JOURNEY

As I sat alone in my dimly lit room, surrounded by the shadows of my past, I couldn’t help but think about the journey that had led me here. It was a path paved with rebellion, pride, and a refusal to listen.

Growing up, my father had always been a guiding light, offering words of wisdom and caution. But I, in my youthful arrogance, had often dismissed his advice as old-fashioned and restrictive. I thought I knew better.

After completing my education, I landed a lucrative job in a big city, far away from my hometown. The freedom and independence were exhilarating, but soon I found myself caught up in a whirlwind of parties, late nights, and reckless spending. My father had warned me about the dangers of excessive indulgence, but I had laughed it off, thinking I was invincible.

As the months went by, my relationships began to suffer. My friends and family grew concerned about my lifestyle, but I brushed off their worries. I was making good money, and that’s all that mattered, or so I thought.

One fateful night, I received a call from the police, informing me that I had been involved in a hit-and-run accident. Panicked, I tried to flee, but it was too late. The authorities caught up with me, and my world came crashing down.

The court’s verdict was harsh: a hefty fine, community service, and a suspended license. But the real punishment was the guilt 'copied from e x a m p l a z a s . c o m free' and shame that consumed me. I had let everyone down, including myself.

As I reflected on my mistakes, I realized that my father had been right all along. His words of caution, which I had once dismissed, now echoed in my mind. "Be responsible, son. Your actions have consequences."

I thought about all the times I had ignored his advice, all the times I had put my own desires above the well-being of others. Tears streamed down my face as I remembered the pain I had caused.

In that moment, I knew I had to make amends. I reached out to my father, apologizing for my recklessness and promising to turn my life around. He forgave me, but I knew I still had a long way to go.

As I looked around my room, now a symbol of my regret, I whispered:

I wish I had

listened to my father.

(a) An autocratic leader imposes his will on others.

He doesn’t welcome suggestions.

(b) An autocratic leader stamps down on any near idea for fear of being out-performed.

(c) The actions of an autocratic leader affect a company by distracting the workers from their work through fear.

(d) The workers were unable to install the new machine because instructions on how to do so in the manual were written in Spanish.

(e) The manager was fraudulent because he diverted his subordinate’s reward and glory.

(f) Mr. Briton muttered those words because he knew his evil ways were going to be revealed.

(g) Hyperbole

(h) Relative Clause

(i) It qualifies the noun "manager."

(j)

Autocratic → Tyrannical

Bark → Howl

Inevitable → Unavoidable

Feat → Achievement

Greenhorn → Rookie

(7a)

The mining industry offers job opportunities.

The mining industry provides materials for the construction of roads, buildings, and cars or automobiles.

The mining industry generates foreign exchange for its host country.

(7b)

The mining industry should free up some lands for the purpose of agriculture.

The mining industry should make compensation payments and developmental funds available and attractive.

The mining industry should initiate environmental hazard-eradication programs.