BECE 2002 June B English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2002 June B 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.
The priest resisted the temptation to steal.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The priest resisted the temptation to steal.
- A. withheld
- B. refused
- C. withstood
- D. refuted
Answer: C. withstood
Answer: C. To 'resist' temptation is to withstand it.
Answer: C. To 'resist' temptation is to withstand 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 man was irritated by his son's disobedience.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The man was irritated by his son's disobedience.
- A. uneasy
- B. disappointed
- C. shocked
- D. angry
Answer: D. angry
Answer: D. 'Irritated' means annoyed — angry.
Answer: D. 'Irritated' means annoyed — angry.
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 headmaster had the privilege to shake hands with the chief.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The headmaster had the privilege to shake hands with the chief.
- A. luck
- B. chance
- C. honour
- D. capability
Answer: C. honour
Answer: C. A 'privilege' here is a special honour.
Answer: C. A 'privilege' here is a special honour.
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 excessive speeding made the accident inevitable.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The excessive speeding made the accident inevitable.
- A. fatal
- B. certain
- C. likely
- D. unfortunate
Answer: B. certain
Answer: B. 'Inevitable' means certain to happen.
Answer: B. 'Inevitable' means certain to happen.
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.
Ama broadcast the rumour about the man's death.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Ama broadcast the rumour about the man's death.
- A. spread
- B. dispersed
- C. revealed
- D. scattered
Answer: A. spread
Answer: A. To 'broadcast' a rumour is to spread it.
Answer: A. To 'broadcast' a rumour is to spread it.
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.
The boy rather poured oil on the flames with his reply to the teacher's question. This means his reply made the teacher more ......
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 boy rather poured oil on the flames with his reply to the teacher's question. This means his reply made the teacher more ......
- A. confused.
- B. angry.
- C. careful.
- D. interested.
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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.
The harsh economic situation has forced many families to live from hand to mouth. This means many families ......
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 harsh economic situation has forced many families to live from hand to mouth. This means many families ......
- A. do manual work.
- B. live dangerously all the time.
- C. spend all their money on food.
- D. are unhappy.
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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.
In spite of the chairman's harsh words Kwame kept his head throughout the meeting. This means Kwame ......
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.
In spite of the chairman's harsh words Kwame kept his head throughout the meeting. This means Kwame ......
- A. was bold and confident.
- B. was alert.
- C. remained silent.
- D. remained calmed.
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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.
Afia rose to the occasion when she was called to give the vote of thanks. This means ......
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.
Afia rose to the occasion when she was called to give the vote of thanks. This means ......
- A. got up promptly to speak.
- B. proved she could do well.
- C. trembled all over.
- D. accepted the offer.
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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 have heard from the horse's own mouth that he will be transferred. This means that ...... that he will be transferred.
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 have heard from the horse's own mouth that he will be transferred. This means that ...... that he will be transferred.
- A. people are saying
- B. it is rumoured
- C. he himself says
- D. it has been announce.
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