BECE 1998 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1998 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
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.
We were advised to make our handwriting legible.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
We were advised to make our handwriting legible.
- A. crooked
- B. clear
- C. straight
- D. deep
Answer: B. clear
Answer: B. 'Legible' handwriting can be read easily — clear.
Answer: B. 'Legible' handwriting can be read easily — clear.
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.
Our supporters planned to jubilate after the match.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Our supporters planned to jubilate after the match.
- A. embrace the supporters
- B. reward the players
- C. rejoice
- D. feast
Answer: C. rejoice
Answer: C. To 'jubilate' is to rejoice.
Answer: C. To 'jubilate' is to rejoice.
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.
Bullying has been banned in this school.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Bullying has been banned in this school.
- A. encouraged
- B. forbidden
- C. discussed
- D. introduced
Answer: B. forbidden
Answer: B. 'Banned' means officially forbidden.
Answer: B. 'Banned' means officially forbidden.
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 penalty for stealing is dismissal from school.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The penalty for stealing is dismissal from school.
- A. trouble
- B. cause
- C. foul
- D. punishment
Answer: D. punishment
Answer: D. A 'penalty' is a punishment.
Answer: D. A 'penalty' is a punishment.
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 talking ceased as soon as the teacher appeared.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The talking ceased as soon as the teacher appeared.
- A. changed over
- B. dragged on
- C. stopped
- D. increased
Answer: C. stopped
Answer: C. 'Ceased' means stopped.
Answer: C. 'Ceased' means stopped.
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.
It will serve her right if she does not meet her friends at the airport. This means that ......
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 will serve her right if she does not meet her friends at the airport. This means that ......
- A. she will have what she likes.
- B. it will be too much for her.
- C. she will have what she deserves.
- D. it will be her right to travel.
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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.
Mr. Mensah appears to be an honest worker, but he leads a double life. This means that he ......
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.
Mr. Mensah appears to be an honest worker, but he leads a double life. This means that he ......
- A. comes to work early
- B. works harder than everybody
- C. leads a bad private life
- D. has two different jobs.
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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.
My uncle visits me once in a blue moon. This means that he visits ......
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.
My uncle visits me once in a blue moon. This means that he visits ......
- A. at the end of the month
- B. rarely
- C. during the night
- D. daily
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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.
Academically the Science Class is second to none in the school. This means that the class ......
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.
Academically the Science Class is second to none in the school. This means that the class ......
- A. always takes the second position.
- B. does not do very well.
- C. is the best.
- D. is the second largest.
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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.
If we had sent him to the hospital earlier he wouldn't have died. This means that we ......
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.
If we had sent him to the hospital earlier he wouldn't have died. This means that we ......
- A. sent him to the hospital.
- B. didn't send him to the hospital at all.
- C. sent him to the hospital late.
- D. were told to send him to the hospital.
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