English Language Writing Skills

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many schools also pose a significant challenge, as teachers are unable to give individual

attention to students, leading to poor academic performance.

In conclusion, the challenges facing Ghana’s educational system are numerous and complex.

Without urgent intervention to address these issues, the future of many students remains

uncertain. It is imperative for the government and other stakeholders to prioritise

education and invest in the necessary resources to improve the system.

Questions:

(a) What are the main challenges of Ghana’s educational system mentioned in the passage?

(b) How does the shortage of qualified teachers affect students’ education?

(c) Explain the following expressions in your own words:

  i.   adequate infrastructure

 ii.   outdated curriculum

(d) How do large class sizes impact academic performance according to the passage?

(e) What is the long-term consequence of not addressing the challenges in Ghana’s

educational system?

(f) What type of text is the passage above portraying?

(g) For each of the following words, give another word or a phrase that means the same and

can fit into the passage:

  i.   dilapidated

 ii.   mismatch

iii.   exacerbated

iv.    intervention

 v.    imperative