BECE 1992 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1992 English Language paper has 39 objective and 4 theory questions. Here are sample objective questions with the correct answers and explanations. Sit the full paper with the real time limit on ePrep.
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12. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Adiza's mother prepares very palatable dishes
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Adiza's mother prepares very palatable dishes
- A. expensive
- B. rich
- C. tasty
- D. colourful
Answer: C. tasty
Answer: C. 'Palatable' means pleasant to taste — tasty.
Answer: C. 'Palatable' means pleasant to taste — tasty.
13. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Sindi was brought up by a very strict woman
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Sindi was brought up by a very strict woman
- A. saved
- B. reared
- C. born
- D. taught
Answer: B. reared
Answer: B. To be 'brought up' is to be reared.
Answer: B. To be 'brought up' is to be reared.
14. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Janet promised to attend to her mother-in-law who was ill.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
Janet promised to attend to her mother-in-law who was ill.
- A. look after
- B. look at
- C. look into
- D. look for
Answer: A. look after
Answer: A. To 'attend to' a sick person is to look after her.
Answer: A. To 'attend to' a sick person is to look after her.
16. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
The police Inspector asked all drivers to obey the speed-limit regulations.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
The police Inspector asked all drivers to obey the speed-limit regulations.
- A. understand
- B. notice
- C. recognize
- D. observe
Answer: D. observe
Answer: D. To 'obey' regulations is to observe (keep) them.
Answer: D. To 'obey' regulations is to observe (keep) them.
17. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
It is very difficult for many workers to make ends meet.
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
It is very difficult for many workers to make ends meet.
- A. do two jobs at a time
- B. make workers and managers come together
- C. live within their means
- D. feed two people
Answer: C. live within their means
Answer: C. To 'make ends meet' is to live within one's means.
Answer: C. To 'make ends meet' is to live within one's means.
18. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
Since the thief came out of prison he has turned over a new leaf. This means he has
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
Since the thief came out of prison he has turned over a new leaf. This means he has
- A. changed his style of stealing
- B. started growing flowers
- C. changed for the better
- D. grown even more stubborn
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19. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
When the army stormed the village, all the inhabitants took to their heels. This means ......
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
When the army stormed the village, all the inhabitants took to their heels. This means ......
- A. the army came to the village in the storm
- B. the inhabitants were frightened and stood still
- C. the inhabitants had their shoes removed
- D. the inhabitants danced around on their heels
- E. the inhabitants ran away
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20. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
Berko is in two minds about resigning from his job. This means that Berko has
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
Berko is in two minds about resigning from his job. This means that Berko has
- A. not really decided to resign
- B. written his resignation letter
- C. decided not to resign
- D. withdrawn his resignation letter
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21. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
The teacher advised Kofi not to beat about the bush. This means Kofi was asked to ......
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
The teacher advised Kofi not to beat about the bush. This means Kofi was asked to ......
- A. clear the bush
- B. beat others in the bush
- C. go straight to the point
- D. waste no more time
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22. SECTION D
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.
He seldom comes here.
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.
He seldom comes here.
- A. never
- B. sometimes
- C. rarely
- D. nearly
- E. often
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