BECE 1997 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1997 English Language paper has 40 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
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.
She is very sincere with the people she works with.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
She is very sincere with the people she works with.
- A. free
- B. careful
- C. good
- D. honest
Answer: D. honest
Answer: D. 'Sincere' means honest and genuine.
Answer: D. 'Sincere' means honest and genuine.
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.
We could not stand the scent in the market.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
We could not stand the scent in the market.
- A. rush
- B. sight
- C. smell
- D. noise
Answer: C. smell
Answer: C. A 'scent' is a smell.
Answer: C. A 'scent' is a smell.
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.
My brother needs somebody to assist him complete the work.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
My brother needs somebody to assist him complete the work.
- A. help
- B. encourage
- C. join
- D. guide
Answer: A. help
Answer: A. To 'assist' is to help.
Answer: A. To 'assist' is to help.
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 chief's palace was demolished by the rainstorm.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The chief's palace was demolished by the rainstorm.
- A. opened
- B. built
- C. destroyed
- D. painted
Answer: C. destroyed
Answer: C. 'Demolished' means destroyed.
Answer: C. 'Demolished' means destroyed.
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.
The visitors were happy about the calm nature of the village.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The visitors were happy about the calm nature of the village.
- A. neat
- B. good
- C. lovely
- D. peaceful
Answer: D. peaceful
Answer: D. 'Calm' means quiet and peaceful.
Answer: D. 'Calm' means quiet and peaceful.
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.
Ekua visits her grandmother once in a blue moon. This means Ekua visits her grandmother ......
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.
Ekua visits her grandmother once in a blue moon. This means Ekua visits her grandmother ......
- A. every month
- B. once a week
- C. occasionally
- D. often
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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.
Joana is a clever girl and will come out of her examination with flying colours. 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.
Joana is a clever girl and will come out of her examination with flying colours. This means ......
- A. she will pass in her favourite subjects.
- B. she will excel in some subjects.
- C. her results will be very good.
- D. she will work hard.
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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.
The Manager hit the nail on the head in his speech to his workers. This means the manager ......
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 Manager hit the nail on the head in his speech to his workers. This means the manager ......
- A. spoke the truth.
- B. was not straight forward.
- C. spoke harshly.
- D. was not happy with his workers.
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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.
Akosua will go to the cinema if Adjei will foot the bill. This means Akosua will go to the film show if ......
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.
Akosua will go to the cinema if Adjei will foot the bill. This means Akosua will go to the film show if ......
- A. Adjei will take her there on foot.
- B. the two of them will go together.
- C. Adjei will pay for her.
- D. she will walk there with others.
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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 Pastor advised Yaw and Mensah to bury the hatchet. This means Yaw and Mensah are to ......
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 Pastor advised Yaw and Mensah to bury the hatchet. This means Yaw and Mensah are to ......
- A. keep their cutlass in a safe place.
- B. work together on their farm.
- C. forget about their quarrel.
- D. bury their old cutlass.
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