BECE 2001 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2001 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.
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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 director was humiliated when the theft was detected in his ministry.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The director was humiliated when the theft was detected in his ministry.
- A. angered
- B. cautioned
- C. discouraged
- D. disgraced
Answer: D. disgraced
Answer: D. To be 'humiliated' is to be shamed — disgraced.
Answer: D. To be 'humiliated' is to be shamed — disgraced.
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.
Nortey was industrious so he was duly rewarded.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Nortey was industrious so he was duly rewarded.
- A. intelligent
- B. hardworking
- C. careful
- D. courageous
Answer: B. hardworking
Answer: B. 'Industrious' means hardworking.
Answer: B. 'Industrious' means hardworking.
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.
Born and bred in an affluent home, he never experienced any hardships in life.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Born and bred in an affluent home, he never experienced any hardships in life.
- A. respectable
- B. religious
- C. happy
- D. rich
Answer: D. rich
Answer: D. An 'affluent' home is a wealthy one — rich.
Answer: D. An 'affluent' home is a wealthy one — rich.
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.
Dazzled by the bright headlights of the approaching vehicle, our driver drove into the bush.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Dazzled by the bright headlights of the approaching vehicle, our driver drove into the bush.
- A. disturbed
- B. worried
- C. blinded
- D. discouraged
Answer: C. blinded
Answer: C. 'Dazzled' by bright lights means unable to see for a moment — blinded.
Answer: C. 'Dazzled' by bright lights means unable to see for a moment — blinded.
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.
He gave a precise definition of the word.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
He gave a precise definition of the word.
- A. learned
- B. hasty
- C. accurate
- D. short
Answer: C. accurate
Answer: C. 'Precise' means exact — accurate.
Answer: C. 'Precise' means exact — accurate.
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.
After serving ten years in prison he returned home under a cloud.
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.
After serving ten years in prison he returned home under a cloud.
- A. in dull weather
- B. very depressed
- C. in disgrace
- D. very secretly
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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.
His father's death, which was a bolt from the blue, greatly affected his education.
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 father's death, which was a bolt from the blue, greatly affected his education.
- A. a disastrous event
- B. a complete surprise
- C. a mournful affair
- D. a blessing in disguise
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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.
Kofi Mensah found it difficult to do away with his habits. This means that Kofi Mensah could not ...... his bad habits.
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.
Kofi Mensah found it difficult to do away with his habits. This means that Kofi Mensah could not ...... his bad habits.
- A. continue
- B. hide
- C. stop
- D. talk about
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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.
Many people dislike Abugri because he enjoys blowing his own trumpet. This means that Abugri 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.
Many people dislike Abugri because he enjoys blowing his own trumpet. This means that Abugri is ......
- A. boastful.
- B. greedy.
- C. disrespectful.
- D. shameful.
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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.
When Susan was caught stealing money, she shed crocodile tears.
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.
When Susan was caught stealing money, she shed crocodile tears.
- A. pretended she was sorry
- B. was annoyed
- C. was embarrassed
- D. cried like a crocodile
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