Writing letters to friends, family members, or close acquaintances is one of the most common features in WAEC English Language examinations. These are called informal letters, and they allow candidates to express themselves freely, though still within acceptable grammar and structure.
Unlike formal letters, informal letters are usually personal, friendly, and conversational in tone. They often involve sharing experiences, describing events, giving advice, narrating personal achievements or challenges, and sometimes making requests.
WAEC examiners use informal letter questions to test a candidate’s ability to:
- Organize thoughts clearly in a flowing manner.
- Express feelings and opinions naturally while maintaining grammatical accuracy.
- Narrate experiences or describe situations vividly.
- Use the right format (address, date, salutation, introduction, body, and closing).
To help you prepare thoroughly, here are 30 carefully selected past and likely WAEC questions on Informal Letter Writing. Practicing these will improve your writing skills and boost your performance in the exam.
WAEC Standard Questions on Informal Letter Writing
- Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about your new school and how you are coping with studies.
- Write a letter to your elder brother who lives abroad, informing him about the recent developments in your family.
- Write a letter to your friend narrating your experiences during the last long vacation.
- Write a letter to your cousin describing how you celebrated your last birthday.
- Write a letter to your friend in another school telling him/her about your school’s recent inter-house sports competition.
- Write a letter to your uncle narrating the challenges you faced during your last examination.
- Write a letter to your friend giving him/her advice on how to prepare for WAEC examinations.
- Write a letter to your younger sibling advising him/her on the importance of hard work in school.
- Write a letter to your best friend telling him/her about your new hobby and why you enjoy it.
- Write a letter to your friend describing a wedding you recently attended.
- Write a letter to your elder sister explaining why you could not visit her during the last holiday.
- Write a letter to your friend narrating how you spent your Christmas/New Year holiday.
- Write a letter to your childhood friend telling him/her about your new environment.
- Write a letter to your cousin abroad narrating how your school celebrated its cultural day.
- Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about an interesting book you have just read.
- Write a letter to your younger brother giving him/her tips on how to avoid bad company.
- Write a letter to your pen pal describing the festivals celebrated in your community.
- Write a letter to your friend in another town narrating your experience during a heavy rainfall/flood in your area.
- Write a letter to your brother telling him about a new skill you have learnt and its importance.
- Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to spend the holiday with your family.
- Write a letter to your friend narrating your experience during your first day in secondary school.
- Write a letter to your sister advising her on how to succeed in her studies.
- Write a letter to your cousin telling him/her about your preparation for UTME/WAEC examinations.
- Write a letter to your friend narrating your experience at a school debate or drama competition.
- Write a letter to your elder brother telling him about a new teacher in your school and his/her teaching style.
- Write a letter to your friend narrating how you helped someone in need recently.
- Write a letter to your cousin telling him/her about the dangers of exam malpractice.
- Write a letter to your friend narrating your journey to a place you visited for the first time.
- Write a letter to your childhood friend telling him/her about how your school celebrated Independence Day.
- Write a letter to your elder sister narrating how you spent your last holiday productively.
These questions reflect realistic WAEC styles, covering narration, description, advice, explanation, and personal experiences.