BECE 1994 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1994 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
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.
It is always good to be modest in your demands.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
It is always good to be modest in your demands.
- A. cheerful
- B. humble
- C. pleasant
- D. smart
Answer: B. humble
Answer: B. 'Modest' demands are not excessive — humble.
Answer: B. 'Modest' demands are not excessive — humble.
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.
There is no need to do rash work.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
There is no need to do rash work.
- A. speedy
- B. lazy
- C. busy
- D. hasty
Answer: D. hasty
Answer: D. 'Rash' means done too quickly without thought — hasty.
Answer: D. 'Rash' means done too quickly without thought — hasty.
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.
Kofi spent all his time staring at the madman.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Kofi spent all his time staring at the madman.
- A. smiling
- B. shouting
- C. laughing
- D. hooting
- E. gazing
Answer: E. gazing
Answer: E. To 'stare' is to look fixedly at something for a long time — to gaze. None of smiling, shouting, laughing or hooting means that.
Answer: E. To 'stare' is to look fixedly at something for a long time — to gaze. None of smiling, shouting, laughing or hooting means that.
16. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
This mountain is rather too risky to climb
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
This mountain is rather too risky to climb
- A. rough
- B. steep
- C. difficult
- D. dangerous
Answer: D. dangerous
Answer: D. 'Risky' means dangerous.
Answer: D. 'Risky' means dangerous.
17. SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
This thief will have to plead for mercy.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
This thief will have to plead for mercy.
- A. beg
- B. speak
- C. apply
- D. stand
Answer: A. beg
Answer: A. To 'plead' for mercy is to beg.
Answer: A. To 'plead' for mercy is to beg.
18. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
The students were advised to stop building castles in the air. This means that the students should ......
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
The students were advised to stop building castles in the air. This means that the students should ......
- A. not build any more castles.
- B. be serious and realistic.
- C. not worry about castles.
- D. be serious and hardworking
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19. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
Even though I don't talk to her, I give the devil his due. This means I will ...... her.
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
Even though I don't talk to her, I give the devil his due. This means I will ...... her.
- A. agree with
- B. confess to
- C. reward
- D. be kind to
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20. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
Kwasi is head over heels in love with Ama. This means ......
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
Kwasi is head over heels in love with Ama. This means ......
- A. Kwasi looks at his heels when he sees Ama.
- B. Kwasi's love for Ama is abnormal.
- C. Kwasi can't control himself when he sees Ama.
- D. Kwasi is deeply in love with Ama.
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21. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
The chief told his linguist not to beat about the bush. This means the linguist must ......
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
The chief told his linguist not to beat about the bush. This means the linguist must ......
- A. not stammer.
- B. go straight to the point.
- C. not enter the bush.
- D. conclude the case.
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22. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
When mother returned, Kwame let the cat out of the bag. This means that Kwame ......
In each of the following sentences a word or group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined word or group of words.
When mother returned, Kwame let the cat out of the bag. This means that Kwame ......
- A. told mother to go out.
- B. took the cat from the bag.
- C. told mother what had happened.
- D. removed the cat from the bag.
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