Yoruba Paper 2 WASSCE (PC), 2016

Candidate's Weakness

Candidates’ weaknesses include:

  1. Inability to write extensively on the chosen topics. They wrote far below the required 300 words;
  2. Inability to approach argumentative essay properly. They did not balance their arguments;
  3. Improper use of punctuation marks;
  4. Inability to use tone-marks appropriately;
  5. Carelessness as regards the use of modern Yoruba orthography;
  6. Inability to indicate correctly the question numbers attempted and in some cases, not indicating at all;
  7. Inability to write good Yoruba and correct spelling of terms;
  8. Lack of in-depth knowledge of the set texts;
  9. Illegible handwriting.


Suggested Remedies



  1. The use of Yoruba as a means of communication should be encouraged;
  2. Candidates should be encouraged to buy the recommended textbooks;
  3. Candidates should imbibe the habit of studying the set texts thoroughly;
  4. Candidates should equip themselves with the knowledge and correct use of punctuation marks;
  5. Candidates should give special attention to the identified weaknesses in the preparation for the examination.