BECE 2000 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2000 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
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.
The Headmaster asked the school prefect to summon a meeting of the Students' Council.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The Headmaster asked the school prefect to summon a meeting of the Students' Council.
- A. chair
- B. call
- C. cancel
- D. postpone
Answer: B. call
Answer: B. To 'summon' a meeting is to call it.
Answer: B. To 'summon' a meeting is to call it.
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 attitude of the security officer was very hostile.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The attitude of the security officer was very hostile.
- A. strange
- B. disturbing
- C. unfriendly
- D. interesting
Answer: C. unfriendly
Answer: C. 'Hostile' means unfriendly.
Answer: C. 'Hostile' means unfriendly.
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.
After the hard day's work he returned home completely exhausted.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
After the hard day's work he returned home completely exhausted.
- A. disturbed
- B. worn out
- C. unhappy
- D. broken down
Answer: B. worn out
Answer: B. 'Exhausted' means very tired — worn out.
Answer: B. 'Exhausted' means very tired — worn out.
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 auditor's job was to go over the accounts carefully.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The auditor's job was to go over the accounts carefully.
- A. present
- B. calculate
- C. settle
- D. inspect
Answer: D. inspect
Answer: D. To 'go over' accounts is to examine them — inspect.
Answer: D. To 'go over' accounts is to examine them — inspect.
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 paint used for the outside of the building was durable.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The paint used for the outside of the building was durable.
- A. lasting
- B. expensive
- C. attractive
- D. decorative
Answer: A. lasting
Answer: A. 'Durable' means long-lasting.
Answer: A. 'Durable' means long-lasting.
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.
Musa told his friend to mind his own business. This means that Musa's friend 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.
Musa told his friend to mind his own business. This means that Musa's friend should ......
- A. worry about his own work.
- B. do his own buying and selling.
- C. not interfere in other people's affair.
- D. not help other people.
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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.
Mother buys the best clothes for Patrick because he is the apple of her eye. This means that Patrick is ......
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.
Mother buys the best clothes for Patrick because he is the apple of her eye. This means that Patrick is ......
- A. the one she loves most.
- B. the most hard-working son.
- C. her most respectable son.
- D. her last child.
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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.
It is difficult for most people to make ends meet these days. This means most people ......
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 is difficult for most people to make ends meet these days. This means most people ......
- A. live very comfortable.
- B. are unable to eat delicious meals.
- C. are unable to live within their income.
- D. buy expensive clothes.
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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.
Esi was so good a leader that we were all encouraged to take a leaf out of her book. This means we were all encouraged 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.
Esi was so good a leader that we were all encouraged to take a leaf out of her book. This means we were all encouraged to ......
- A. try and beat her record.
- B. take her advice.
- C. follow her example.
- D. treat her with respect.
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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.
Before I left for the market, I asked my neighbour to keep an eye on my children. This means my neighbour 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.
Before I left for the market, I asked my neighbour to keep an eye on my children. This means my neighbour should ......
- A. play with the children.
- B. look after the children.
- C. follow the children around.
- D. look at the children.
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