BECE 2004 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2004 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.
Mary's mother is confident that her daughter will win a prize.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Mary's mother is confident that her daughter will win a prize.
- A. anxious
- B. proud
- C. certain
- D. determined
Answer: C. certain
Answer: C. To be 'confident' that something will happen is to be sure — certain.
Answer: C. To be 'confident' that something will happen is to be sure — certain.
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 troops retreated when they were attacked.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The troops retreated when they were attacked.
- A. escaped
- B. scattered
- C. fought
- D. withdrew
Answer: D. withdrew
Answer: D. To 'retreat' is to move back — withdraw.
Answer: D. To 'retreat' is to move back — withdraw.
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.
Our teacher advised us to be courteous always.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Our teacher advised us to be courteous always.
- A. punctual
- B. mannerly
- C. hard-working
- D. kind
Answer: B. mannerly
Answer: B. 'Courteous' means polite — mannerly.
Answer: B. 'Courteous' means polite — mannerly.
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.
All latecomers were promptly punished.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
All latecomers were promptly punished.
- A. immediately
- B. mercilessly
- C. roughly
- D. severely
Answer: A. immediately
Answer: A. 'Promptly' means at once — immediately.
Answer: A. 'Promptly' means at once — immediately.
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 should all learn to restrain our anger.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
We should all learn to restrain our anger.
- A. avoid
- B. control
- C. apply
- D. delay
Answer: B. control
Answer: B. To 'restrain' anger is to hold it back — control it.
Answer: B. To 'restrain' anger is to hold it back — control 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 two brothers are always quarrelling: they never see eye to eye. This means they do not ...... each other
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 two brothers are always quarrelling: they never see eye to eye. This means they do not ...... each other
- A. agree with
- B. admire
- C. respect
- D. trust
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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.
You must be off your head if you really believe that the moon is a huge cake. This means that you must be ......
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.
You must be off your head if you really believe that the moon is a huge cake. This means that you must be ......
- A. crazy
- B. joking
- C. unintelligent
- D. dreaming
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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.
Amale does not earn much, but she has some money put by. This means Amale has some money ......
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.
Amale does not earn much, but she has some money put by. This means Amale has some money ......
- A. to live on.
- B. for charity.
- C. saved for the future.
- D. to pay her children's fees.
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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.
Several passengers were killed in the accident, but the driver escaped by the skin of his teeth. This means that the driver ......
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.
Several passengers were killed in the accident, but the driver escaped by the skin of his teeth. This means that the driver ......
- A. missed death narrowly.
- B. lost all his teeth.
- C. ran into the bush.
- D. had only a scratch on his skin.
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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.
When the armed robbers could no longer fight the police, they gave in. This means the armed robbers ......
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 the armed robbers could no longer fight the police, they gave in. This means the armed robbers ......
- A. fled.
- B. surrendered.
- C. shot themselves.
- D. cried for help.
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