BECE 1993 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1993 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.
Sample questions with answers
11. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The Manager was dismissed for gross inefficiency.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The Manager was dismissed for gross inefficiency.
- A. laziness
- B. dishonesty
- C. incompetence
- D. misconduct
Answer: C. incompetence
Answer: C. 'Inefficiency' means not doing the job well — incompetence.
Answer: C. 'Inefficiency' means not doing the job well — incompetence.
12. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Prices of goods have been fairly controlled.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Prices of goods have been fairly controlled.
- A. kept down
- B. kept away
- C. kept off
- D. kept out
Answer: A. kept down
Answer: A. Prices 'controlled' have been kept down.
Answer: A. Prices 'controlled' have been kept down.
13. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Remember to look over your work when you finish.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Remember to look over your work when you finish.
- A. watch
- B. look on
- C. oversee
- D. read through
Answer: D. read through
Answer: D. To 'look over' work is to read it through and check it.
Answer: D. To 'look over' work is to read it through and check it.
14. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Although the labourers agreed to do the work, they did it reluctantly.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Although the labourers agreed to do the work, they did it reluctantly.
- A. leisurely
- B. nervously
- C. unwillingly
- D. sparingly
Answer: C. unwillingly
Answer: C. 'Reluctantly' means unwillingly.
Answer: C. 'Reluctantly' means unwillingly.
15. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The thief was humiliated when he was caught.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The thief was humiliated when he was caught.
- A. sentenced
- B. cautioned
- C. beaten up
- D. discouraged
- E. disgraced
Answer: E. disgraced
Answer: E. To be 'humiliated' is to be shamed — disgraced. None of A–D means that.
Answer: E. To be 'humiliated' is to be shamed — disgraced. None of A–D means that.
16. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
I don't like Ben. He is always pulling my legs. This means Ben is always ......
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
I don't like Ben. He is always pulling my legs. This means Ben is always ......
- A. pulling me down
- B. gossiping about me
- C. abusing me
- D. borrowing my shoes
- E. teasing me
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17. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
The judge turned a deaf ear to what the murderer said. This means the judge ......
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
The judge turned a deaf ear to what the murderer said. This means the judge ......
- A. was partially deaf
- B. ignored what the murderer said
- C. favoured the murderer when he heard his story
- D. pretended that he was listening to the murderer's story
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18. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
If you don't want to regret, cut your coat according to your cloth. This means ......
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
If you don't want to regret, cut your coat according to your cloth. This means ......
- A. live within your means.
- B. use the coat cut from your cloth.
- C. sew your own coat.
- D. put on your cloth and coat.
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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 D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
Were it not for the policemen the workers would have gone on strike. From this we know the policemen ......
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
Were it not for the policemen the workers would have gone on strike. From this we know the policemen ......
- A. didn't go on strike.
- B. saw the workers on strike.
- C. forced the workers to go on strike.
- D. and the workers were on strike.
- E. prevented the workers from going on strike.
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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 D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
Razak has been in a bad way for several days. This means Razak has been ......
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
Razak has been in a bad way for several days. This means Razak has been ......
- A. badly treated
- B. unable to eat for many days
- C. misbehaving
- D. quite ill
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