Yoruba Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2017

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 the argumentative essay properly, they did not balance their arguments,as a result wrote only in favour of the topic and failed to take a stand;
  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.
  10. Lack of in-depth knowledge of the phonological and grammatical aspects of the subject.

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 use appropriate tone marks, since Yoruba is a tonal language;
  6. Candidates should give special attention to the identified weaknesses in preparation for the examination;
  7. Candidates should endeavour to write legibly to avoid losing marks, especially in essay writing.