BECE 1996 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1996 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 in each sentence.
The thieves who raided the house last night have been rounded up.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The thieves who raided the house last night have been rounded up.
- A. killed
- B. beaten
- C. arrested
- D. wounded
Answer: C. arrested
Answer: C. Thieves 'rounded up' have been caught — arrested.
Answer: C. Thieves 'rounded up' have been caught — arrested.
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.
When you come across a new word look it up in a dictionary.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
When you come across a new word look it up in a dictionary.
- A. examine it
- B. observe it
- C. find the meaning
- D. record the meaning
Answer: C. find the meaning
Answer: C. To 'look up' a word is to find its meaning in a dictionary.
Answer: C. To 'look up' a word is to find its meaning in a dictionary.
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.
The radio won't talk because it is defective.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The radio won't talk because it is defective.
- A. dirty
- B. broken
- C. faulty
- D. tuned
Answer: C. faulty
Answer: C. 'Defective' means faulty.
Answer: C. 'Defective' means faulty.
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.
Our team was eliminated at the semi-final stage.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Our team was eliminated at the semi-final stage.
- A. forgotten
- B. kicked out
- C. wiped off
- D. promoted
Answer: B. kicked out
Answer: B. To be 'eliminated' is to be knocked (kicked) out of a competition.
Answer: B. To be 'eliminated' is to be knocked (kicked) out of a competition.
16. 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 boy, reluctant to go on the errand, walked at a snail's pace. This means that the boy walked ......
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 boy, reluctant to go on the errand, walked at a snail's pace. This means that the boy walked ......
- A. carefully
- B. slowly
- C. noisily
- D. carelessly
Answer: B. slowly
Answer: B. A snail moves very slowly, so walking 'at a snail's pace' means walking very slowly — the boy did not want to go on the errand.
Answer: B. A snail moves very slowly, so walking 'at a snail's pace' means walking very slowly — the boy did not want to go on the errand.
17. 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.
It was a red-letter day. This means it was a ......
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.
It was a red-letter day. This means it was a ......
- A. day I got a red letter
- B. day I was sad
- C. memorable day
- D. real day
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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.
I have a bone to pick with my prefect for reporting me. 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.
I have a bone to pick with my prefect for reporting me. This means ......
- A. the prefect and I are going to chat
- B. I have to report the prefect
- C. I have to take the bone to the prefect
- D. I have a quarrel with the prefect
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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.
His failure in the examination came out of the blue. This means his failure was ......
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.
His failure in the examination came out of the blue. This means his failure was ......
- A. destined
- B. obvious
- C. surprising
- D. sent from the blue
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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.
Efua behaves like a fish out of water among boys. This means Efua ...... among boys.
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.
Efua behaves like a fish out of water among boys. This means Efua ...... among boys.
- A. breathes heavily
- B. feels uncomfortable
- C. swims better
- D. looks quite happy
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21. 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.
These fruits are stale; please take them away.
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.
These fruits are stale; please take them away.
- A. juicy
- B. sour
- C. fresh
- D. nice
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