BECE 2002 June A English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2002 June A English Language paper has 38 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.
James was so wicked that all his mates abhorred him.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
James was so wicked that all his mates abhorred him.
- A. dismissed
- B. beat
- C. hated
- D. ignored
Answer: C. hated
Answer: C. To 'abhor' is to hate deeply.
Answer: C. To 'abhor' is to hate deeply.
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 students listened to the headmaster with rapt attention.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The students listened to the headmaster with rapt attention.
- A. true
- B. equal
- C. undivided
- D. single
Answer: C. undivided
Answer: C. 'Rapt' attention is complete, undivided attention.
Answer: C. 'Rapt' attention is complete, undivided attention.
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.
Sam was appointed the office boy because of his faithfulness.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Sam was appointed the office boy because of his faithfulness.
- A. honesty
- B. cleverness
- C. punctuality
- D. neatness
Answer: A. honesty
Answer: A. 'Faithfulness' means being loyal and trustworthy — honesty.
Answer: A. 'Faithfulness' means being loyal and trustworthy — honesty.
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.
We were taught that banks give credit to needy businessmen.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
We were taught that banks give credit to needy businessmen.
- A. instalments
- B. debits
- C. transfers
- D. loans
Answer: D. loans
Answer: D. Banks give 'credit' — money lent — loans.
Answer: D. Banks give 'credit' — money lent — loans.
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.
Most men normally do not wear costly jewellery.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Most men normally do not wear costly jewellery.
- A. good
- B. expensive
- C. shiny
- D. new
Answer: B. expensive
Answer: B. 'Costly' means expensive.
Answer: B. 'Costly' means expensive.
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 wall clock in the assembly hall is a white elephant. This means that the clock
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 wall clock in the assembly hall is a white elephant. This means that the clock
- A. does not work accurately.
- B. is very big.
- C. does not work any longer.
- D. is very strong.
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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 clothes are always out of date. This means that his clothes are ......
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 clothes are always out of date. This means that his clothes are ......
- A. torn.
- B. too tight.
- C. faded.
- D. old-fashioned.
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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.
When it comes to honesty, Kweku is the odd one out. This means that Kweku
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 it comes to honesty, Kweku is the odd one out. This means that Kweku
- A. is always absent.
- B. does not tell the truth.
- C. does not behave normally.
- D. is very tricky.
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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.
I stopped going out with Joe because he is light-fingered. This means that Joe is a
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.
I stopped going out with Joe because he is light-fingered. This means that Joe is a
- A. lazy person.
- B. liar.
- C. thief.
- D. dishonest friend.
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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 manager's strange behaviour made the workers smell a rat. This means that the workers became ......
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's strange behaviour made the workers smell a rat. This means that the workers became ......
- A. rude.
- B. discouraged.
- C. disappointed.
- D. suspicious.
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