BECE 2006 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2006 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.
All the pupils are skillful at using the computer.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
All the pupils are skillful at using the computer.
- A. interested
- B. lazy
- C. expert
- D. happy
Answer: C. expert
Answer: C. 'Skillful' means very good at something — expert.
Answer: C. 'Skillful' means very good at something — expert.
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 parent who donated the books to our school wants to remain anonymous.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The parent who donated the books to our school wants to remain anonymous.
- A. quiet
- B. rich
- C. unimportant
- D. unknown
Answer: D. unknown
Answer: D. 'Anonymous' means with name not made known — unknown.
Answer: D. 'Anonymous' means with name not made known — unknown.
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.
Kofi is the most popular man in the village.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Kofi is the most popular man in the village.
- A. wanted
- B. respected
- C. liked
- D. feared
Answer: C. liked
Answer: C. 'Popular' means liked by many people.
Answer: C. 'Popular' means liked by many people.
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 P.T.A meeting has been postponed.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The P.T.A meeting has been postponed.
- A. delayed
- B. cancelled
- C. announced
- D. held
Answer: A. delayed
Answer: A. 'Postponed' means put off to a later time — delayed.
Answer: A. 'Postponed' means put off to a later time — delayed.
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.
Issah is gentle but his sister is arrogant.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Issah is gentle but his sister is arrogant.
- A. shy
- B. proud
- C. clever
- D. tough
Answer: B. proud
Answer: B. 'Arrogant' means proud and looking down on others.
Answer: B. 'Arrogant' means proud and looking down on others.
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.
Your father's car is expensive; my father bought his for a song. This means my father's car was
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.
Your father's car is expensive; my father bought his for a song. This means my father's car was
- A. a used car
- B. cheap
- C. beautiful
- D. a gift
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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.
Fatimah warned her brother that his friend had a loose tongue. This means his friend
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.
Fatimah warned her brother that his friend had a loose tongue. This means his friend
- A. could not keep quiet.
- B. could not keep secrets.
- C. was a stammerer.
- D. was dishonest.
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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.
Adzo's bad manners make her the black sheep of the family. This means Adzo 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.
Adzo's bad manners make her the black sheep of the family. This means Adzo is a
- A. bully.
- B. destroyer.
- C. disgrace.
- D. liar.
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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 I went to Accra, Mr. Asah put me up for the night. This means Mr. Asah
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 I went to Accra, Mr. Asah put me up for the night. This means Mr. Asah
- A. received me.
- B. entertained me very well.
- C. gave me a place to sleep.
- D. was angry with me.
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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.
The Education Ministry takes the lion's share of the budget. This means that the Education Ministry
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 Education Ministry takes the lion's share of the budget. This means that the Education Ministry
- A. uses all the money.
- B. is given the largest amount of the money.
- C. is given the smallest amount of the money.
- D. borrows money.
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