BECE 1999 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 1999 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.
The team's performance made the coach very anxious
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The team's performance made the coach very anxious
- A. hopeful
- B. angry
- C. jealous
- D. worried
Answer: D. worried
Answer: D. 'Anxious' here means worried.
Answer: D. 'Anxious' here means worried.
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.
The Disciplinary Committee was asked to investigate the theft.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The Disciplinary Committee was asked to investigate the theft.
- A. condemn
- B. go into
- C. determine
- D. look for
Answer: B. go into
Answer: B. To 'investigate' is to look closely into something — go into it.
Answer: B. To 'investigate' is to look closely into something — go into 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.
The class teacher could not bear the noise.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The class teacher could not bear the noise.
- A. tolerate
- B. understand
- C. take in
- D. make out
Answer: A. tolerate
Answer: A. To 'bear' noise is to tolerate it.
Answer: A. To 'bear' noise is to tolerate it.
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.
Due to anger the pupil spoke to the teacher in an impolite way.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Due to anger the pupil spoke to the teacher in an impolite way.
- A. foolish
- B. loud
- C. brave
- D. rude
Answer: D. rude
Answer: D. 'Impolite' means rude.
Answer: D. 'Impolite' means rude.
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.
Florence Nightingale was a renowned nurse.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Florence Nightingale was a renowned nurse.
- A. strict
- B. humble
- C. brave
- D. famous
Answer: D. famous
Answer: D. 'Renowned' means famous.
Answer: D. 'Renowned' means famous.
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.
The news of the inspector's visit kept the pupils on their toes. This means the pupils ......
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 news of the inspector's visit kept the pupils on their toes. This means the pupils ......
- A. stood up.
- B. ran away.
- C. were alert.
- D. were fatigued.
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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.
During my preparation for the examination, I left no stone unturned. This means that I ......
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.
During my preparation for the examination, I left no stone unturned. This means that I ......
- A. found it difficult to study.
- B. studied thoroughly.
- C. was sure to pass.
- D. took all the stones away.
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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.
For the sake of peace Kofi gave in to his friend after their bitter quarrel. This means that Kofi
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.
For the sake of peace Kofi gave in to his friend after their bitter quarrel. This means that Kofi
- A. Kofi accepted defeat.
- B. Kofi avoided his friend.
- C. Kofi's friend abandoned him.
- D. Kofi's friend was defeated.
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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.
John was far ahead of our class but we soon caught up with him. 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.
John was far ahead of our class but we soon caught up with him. This means that ......
- A. John was the tallest in the class.
- B. John kept himself away from the class.
- C. we soon found John in front of us.
- D. we reached the same level with John.
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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.
Kwadwo turned a deaf ear to his mother's advice. This means that Kwadwo ......
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.
Kwadwo turned a deaf ear to his mother's advice. This means that Kwadwo ......
- A. turned his deaf ear to his mother.
- B. refused to listen.
- C. stopped his ear.
- D. could not hear well.
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