WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (WAEC) GCE STYLE
2026 HAUSA MOCK EXAMINATION
Objective and Essay Questions and Answers
Independently Produced Practice Paper for Revision Purposes
This is a 100% original mock examination prepared strictly with reference to the general scope of the WAEC Hausa syllabus for practice purposes. It is not a WAEC past question paper, it does not reproduce any official WAEC document, and it does not claim to predict or represent the actual WAEC examination in any way. Candidates are encouraged to verify Hausa spelling, tone and usage with their class teacher or a standard Hausa textbook alongside this practice material.
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General Instructions
1. This paper consists of two sections: Section A (Objective) and Section B (Essay).
2. Section A contains 60 objective questions. Answer ALL questions. Time: 40 minutes.
3. Section B contains 6 essay questions. Answer any FOUR (4) questions. Time: 1 hour 40 minutes.
4. Total marks obtainable: 100 (60 marks for Section A and 40 marks for Section B).
5. Write clearly and number your answers correctly.
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (60 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D.
1. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘water’?
A. ruwa
B. wuta
C. gari
D. rana
2. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘fire’?
A. ruwa
B. wuta
C. iska
D. kasa
3. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘house’?
A. kasuwa
B. gida
C. hanya
D. makaranta
4. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘book’?
A. littafi
B. alkalami
C. takarda
D. jarida
5. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘school’?
A. gida
B. kasuwa
C. makaranta
D. coci
6. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘teacher’?
A. dalibi
B. malam
C. sarki
D. likita
7. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘sun’?
A. wata
B. rana
C. tauraro
D. sama
8. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘moon’?
A. rana
B. wata
C. sararin sama
D. iska
9. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘food’?
A. ruwa
B. abinci
C. kayan lambu
D. kifi
10. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘child’?
A. mace
B. namiji
C. yaro
D. tsofo
11. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘woman’?
A. namiji
B. mace
C. yarinya
D. uwa
12. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘man’?
A. mace
B. namiji
C. yaro
D. baba
13. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘market’?
A. gida
B. makaranta
C. kasuwa
D. asibiti
14. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘money’?
A. kaya
B. kudi
C. aiki
D. arziki
15. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘road’?
A. gari
B. hanya
C. gida
D. unguwa
16. Which of the following is the Hausa word for the number ‘five’?
A. uku
B. hudu
C. biyar
D. shida
17. Which of the following is the Hausa word for the number ‘ten’?
A. tara
B. goma
C. takwas
D. bakwai
18. Which of the following is the Hausa word for the number ‘three’?
A. biyu
B. uku
C. hudu
D. daya
19. Which of the following is the Hausa word for the number ‘seven’?
A. shida
B. takwas
C. bakwai
D. tara
20. Which of the following is the Hausa word for the number ‘one’?
A. daya
B. biyu
C. uku
D. goma
21. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘Monday’?
A. Talata
B. Litinin
C. Laraba
D. Asabar
22. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘Friday’?
A. Alhamis
B. Jumma’a
C. Lahadi
D. Asabar
23. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘Sunday’?
A. Litinin
B. Jumma’a
C. Lahadi
D. Talata
24. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘Wednesday’?
A. Laraba
B. Alhamis
C. Litinin
D. Asabar
25. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘Saturday’?
A. Lahadi
B. Jumma’a
C. Asabar
D. Talata
26. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘white’?
A. baki
B. fari
C. ja
D. kore
27. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘black’?
A. fari
B. baki
C. rawaya
D. shudi
28. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘red’?
A. ja
B. kore
C. fari
D. baki
29. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘green’?
A. rawaya
B. shudi
C. kore
D. ja
30. Which of the following is the Hausa word for ‘yellow’?
A. rawaya
B. fari
C. baki
D. kore
31. What is the plural form of ‘mutum’ (person)?
A. mutane
B. mutum-mutum
C. mutunci
D. mutuwa
32. What is the plural form of ‘yaro’ (boy/child)?
A. yaruka
B. yara
C. yaranci
D. yarintaka
33. What is the plural form of ‘mace’ (woman)?
A. mata
B. maza
C. macce
D. matanci
34. What is the plural form of ‘gida’ (house)?
A. gidaje
B. gidauniya
C. gidajen
D. gidansu
35. What is the plural form of ‘littafi’ (book)?
A. littafai
B. littattafai
C. littafofi
D. littafanci
36. Which of the following is the Hausa personal pronoun for ‘I’?
A. ni
B. kai
C. shi
D. mu
37. Which of the following is the Hausa personal pronoun for ‘we’?
A. ku
B. su
C. mu
D. ni
38. Which of the following is the Hausa personal pronoun for ‘they’?
A. su
B. ita
C. shi
D. ke
39. Which of the following is the Hausa personal pronoun for ‘she’?
A. shi
B. ita
C. ni
D. kai
40. Which of the following is the Hausa personal pronoun for ‘you’ (plural)?
A. kai
B. ke
C. ku
D. su
41. In Hausa grammar, the term ‘suna’ refers to a
A. verb
B. noun
C. adjective
D. preposition
42. In Hausa grammar, the term ‘aikatau’ refers to a
A. noun
B. adjective
C. verb
D. pronoun
43. In Hausa grammar, the term ‘siffa’ refers to an
A. adverb
B. adjective
C. interjection
D. conjunction
44. A word that expresses an action performed in a sentence is called, in Hausa grammar, an
A. suna
B. siffa
C. aikatau
D. wakilin suna
45. The Hausa grammatical term for ‘pronoun’ is
A. suna
B. aikatau
C. wakilin suna
D. siffa
46. The Hausa proverb ‘Hakuri maganin duniya’ teaches that
A. wealth solves every problem
B. patience is the remedy for the world’s troubles
C. anger brings quick results
D. speed is more important than care
47. The Hausa proverb ‘Rashin sani ya fi dare duhu’ teaches that
A. ignorance is worse than darkness
B. night is always peaceful
C. knowledge has no value
D. darkness is preferable to light
48. The Hausa proverb ‘Kokarin mutum shi ne arzikinsa’ teaches that
A. a person’s effort is their true wealth
B. wealth comes only by luck
C. hard work is unnecessary
D. effort without result is wasted
49. The Hausa proverb ‘Mai hakuri shi ke dafa dutse har ya sha romonsa’ teaches that
A. patience can accomplish even what seems impossible
B. stones can never be cooked
C. cooking requires no patience
D. hard tasks should always be avoided
50. The Hausa proverb ‘Kome nisan jifa kasa zai fadi’ teaches that
A. everything eventually returns to its origin or true nature
B. objects thrown far away are lost forever
C. distance has no effect on outcomes
D. only heavy objects fall
51. The Hausa word ‘karin magana’ refers to a
A. folktale
B. proverb
C. poem
D. drama
52. Which of the following best captures the moral lesson of ‘Hakuri maganin duniya’?
A. Being patient helps a person overcome life’s difficulties
B. One should always act in haste
C. Problems are best ignored
D. Patience is a sign of weakness
53. Which of the following best captures the moral lesson of ‘Rashin sani ya fi dare duhu’?
A. Lack of knowledge can be more harmful than physical darkness
B. Darkness should always be feared
C. Knowledge is not important in life
D. Night time is the best time to learn
54. In Hausa literature, ‘tatsuniya’ refers to a
A. folktale
B. formal letter
C. modern novel
D. newspaper article
55. In Hausa literature, ‘wasan kwaikwayo’ refers to a
A. poem
B. drama or play
C. proverb
D. riddle
56. In Hausa literature, ‘waka’ refers to a
A. poem or song
B. short story
C. letter
D. essay
57. In Hausa literature, ‘labari’ refers to a
A. story or narrative
B. grammar rule
C. proverb
D. song only
58. In Hausa literature, ‘almara’ refers to a
A. legend or myth
B. modern textbook
C. business letter
D. newspaper
59. In Hausa, ‘marubuci’ refers to a
A. reader
B. writer/author
C. singer
D. teacher only
60. In Hausa, ‘wasa’ can informally refer to
A. a play or game
B. a type of food
C. a type of clothing
D. a formal ceremony
SECTION A MARKING GUIDE: OBJECTIVE ANSWER KEY
Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Total = 60 marks.
| Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans |
| 1 | A | 16 | C | 31 | A | 46 | B |
| 2 | B | 17 | B | 32 | B | 47 | A |
| 3 | B | 18 | B | 33 | A | 48 | A |
| 4 | A | 19 | C | 34 | A | 49 | A |
| 5 | C | 20 | A | 35 | B | 50 | A |
| 6 | B | 21 | B | 36 | A | 51 | B |
| 7 | B | 22 | B | 37 | C | 52 | A |
| 8 | B | 23 | C | 38 | A | 53 | A |
| 9 | B | 24 | A | 39 | B | 54 | A |
| 10 | C | 25 | C | 40 | C | 55 | B |
| 11 | B | 26 | B | 41 | B | 56 | A |
| 12 | B | 27 | B | 42 | C | 57 | A |
| 13 | C | 28 | A | 43 | B | 58 | A |
| 14 | B | 29 | C | 44 | C | 59 | B |
| 15 | B | 30 | A | 45 | C | 60 | A |
SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)
Answer any FOUR (4) questions only. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Rubuta rubutu mai taken: “Muhimmancin Ilimi a Rayuwar Dan Adam.” (Write a composition titled: “The Importance of Education in Human Life.”) Rubutunka ya kunshi gabatarwa, jiki, da kammalawa. (Your composition should contain an introduction, body and conclusion.) (10 marks)
2. Rubuta wasika zuwa ga Shugaban Makarantarku kana neman izinin hutu saboda rashin lafiya. (Write a letter to your school principal requesting permission for sick leave.) (10 marks)
3. Karanta wannan labarin sannan ka amsa tambayoyin da ke biye da shi.
“Ali yaro ne mai shekara goma. Yana zaune a garin Kano tare da iyalinsa. Kowace safe, yakan tashi da wuri ya wanke fuskarsa sannan ya je makaranta. Malaminsa mai suna Malam Musa yana koya masa karatu da rubutu. Ali yana son karatu sosai kuma yana burin zama likita nan gaba.”
(Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.)
(a) Shekarun Ali nawa ne? (2 marks)
(b) A ina Ali yake zaune? (2 marks)
(c) Wanene malaminsa, kuma menene yake koya masa? (3 marks)
(d) Menene burin Ali na gaba? (3 marks)
4. Fassara jimlolin da ke biye zuwa Hausa. (Translate the following sentences into Hausa.) (10 marks)
(a) The sun is shining.
(b) I am going to school.
(c) She bought a book.
(d) We are eating rice.
(e) He is a good boy.
5. Bayyana nau’o’in wakilan suna (pronouns) na sirri a cikin Hausa, tare da misalai. (Explain the types of personal pronouns in Hausa, with examples.) (10 marks)
6. Bayyana ma’anar karin magana biyu masu zuwa tare da darasin da ake koya daga garesu: (a) Hakuri maganin duniya (b) Rashin sani ya fi dare duhu. (Explain the meaning of the following two proverbs, along with the lesson learnt from each.) (10 marks)
SECTION B MARKING GUIDE (ESSAY)
Each question carries 10 marks. Award marks as guided below, giving credit for any other correct and relevant point, translation, or content not listed.
Question 1
Award marks based on the following criteria, applicable to a well-organised Hausa composition:
Introduction (2 marks): The candidate should open by stating clearly what education is and why the topic matters.
Body/content (4 marks): The candidate should discuss relevant points such as: ilimi yana bunkasa tunanin dan Adam (education develops human thinking); ilimi yana samar da damar aikin yi (education creates job opportunities); ilimi yana taimakawa wajen inganta lafiya da tattalin arziki (education helps improve health and the economy); ilimi yana rage jahilci a cikin al’umma (education reduces ignorance in society). Award marks for any well-explained, relevant points, whether from this list or other valid ones.
Organisation and language (3 marks): Award marks for logical paragraphing, correct use of Hausa sentence structure, and appropriate vocabulary.
Conclusion (1 mark): The candidate should end with a summary statement or recommendation on the importance of education.
Question 2
Award marks based on the standard format and content expected of a formal letter, adapted to Hausa letter-writing convention:
Heading and address (2 marks): Candidate’s address and the date should be correctly placed at the top.
Recipient and salutation (2 marks): The letter should be addressed appropriately to the Shugaban Makaranta (school principal) with a suitable opening greeting.
Body of the letter (4 marks): The candidate should clearly state the reason for writing (illness), the specific request (permission for leave), and relevant details such as the expected duration of absence, all expressed in clear, polite Hausa.
Closing and signature (2 marks): The letter should end with an appropriate closing statement and the candidate’s signature/name.
Question 3
(a) Ali yana da shekara goma (Ali is ten years old). (2 marks)
(b) Ali yana zaune a garin Kano (Ali lives in Kano town). (2 marks)
(c) Malaminsa shi ne Malam Musa (His teacher is Malam Musa), kuma yana koya masa karatu da rubutu (and he teaches him reading and writing). Award 1.5 marks for correctly naming the teacher and 1.5 marks for correctly stating what is taught.
(d) Burin Ali na gaba shi ne ya zama likita (Ali’s future ambition is to become a doctor). (3 marks)
Question 4
Award 2 marks for each correctly translated sentence, accepting minor acceptable variations in wording that preserve the correct meaning:
(a) Rana tana haskakawa.
(b) Ina zuwa makaranta.
(c) Ta sayi littafi.
(d) Muna cin shinkafa.
(e) Shi yaro ne mai kyau / Shi yaro nagari ne.
Question 5
Award marks for correctly listing the Hausa personal pronouns with an example sentence for each (any five at 2 marks each, or full credit for a well-organised complete list with examples):
1. Ni (I), e.g. Ni dalibi ne (I am a student).
2. Kai/Ke (you, masculine/feminine singular), e.g. Kai malami ne (You are a teacher, to a male); Ke yarinya ce (You are a girl, to a female).
3. Shi/Ita (he/she), e.g. Shi likita ne (He is a doctor); Ita malama ce (She is a female teacher).
4. Mu (we), e.g. Mu dalibai ne (We are students).
5. Ku (you, plural), e.g. Ku yara ne (You are children).
6. Su (they), e.g. Su ma’aikata ne (They are workers).
Award full marks for a correct and reasonably complete treatment of the pronoun set, even where the examples given differ from those above.
Question 6
(a) ‘Hakuri maganin duniya’ (5 marks): Literal/general meaning, patience is the remedy or cure for the troubles of the world (2 marks). Lesson: the proverb teaches that a person who remains patient in the face of life’s difficulties is better able to overcome them, and that patience is a valuable virtue in dealing with the challenges of life (3 marks).
(b) ‘Rashin sani ya fi dare duhu’ (5 marks): Literal/general meaning, lack of knowledge (ignorance) is darker/worse than the darkness of night (2 marks). Lesson: the proverb teaches that ignorance can be more dangerous and damaging to a person than physical darkness, and it encourages the pursuit of knowledge and education (3 marks).
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