BECE 2007 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2007 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.
Senyo tried in vain to stop his friend from stealing the kitten.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Senyo tried in vain to stop his friend from stealing the kitten.
- A. hard
- B. timidly
- C. angrily
- D. unsuccessfully
Answer: D. unsuccessfully
Answer: D. Doing something 'in vain' means without success — unsuccessfully.
Answer: D. Doing something 'in vain' means without success — unsuccessfully.
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.
With hard work we can overcome any problem.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
With hard work we can overcome any problem.
- A. get
- B. avoid
- C. stop
- D. solve
Answer: D. solve
Answer: D. To 'overcome' a problem is to deal with it successfully — solve it.
Answer: D. To 'overcome' a problem is to deal with it successfully — solve it.
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 meal is delicious.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The meal is delicious.
- A. fine
- B. tasty
- C. sweet
- D. nutritious
Answer: B. tasty
Answer: B. 'Delicious' means having a very pleasant taste — tasty.
Answer: B. 'Delicious' means having a very pleasant taste — tasty.
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 audience applauded the actors at the end of the play.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
The audience applauded the actors at the end of the play.
- A. booed
- B. invited
- C. rewarded
- D. cheered
Answer: D. cheered
Answer: D. To 'applaud' is to clap or cheer in approval.
Answer: D. To 'applaud' is to clap or cheer in approval.
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.
Jasper lamented the loss of his pet.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
Jasper lamented the loss of his pet.
- A. regretted
- B. mourned
- C. remembered
- D. discovered
Answer: B. mourned
Answer: B. To 'lament' a loss is to express grief over it — mourn.
Answer: B. To 'lament' a loss is to express grief over it — mourn.
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.
John is always light-hearted in spite of his problems. This means that in spite of his problems, John is always
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.
John is always light-hearted in spite of his problems. This means that in spite of his problems, John is always
- A. careless.
- B. cheerful.
- C. cool.
- D. proud.
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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.
After that accident Ayorkor has really gone through the mill. This means Ayorkor has
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 that accident Ayorkor has really gone through the mill. This means Ayorkor has
- A. changed her lifestyle.
- B. become wiser.
- C. suffered a lot.
- D. received some money.
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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.
Moro felt very much at home at his friend's house. This means that Moro
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.
Moro felt very much at home at his friend's house. This means that Moro
- A. knew his friend's house.
- B. was comfortable and relaxed.
- C. was disappointed.
- D. lived with his friend.
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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.
The students were all ears during the programme. This means that the students
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 students were all ears during the programme. This means that the students
- A. answered questions.
- B. looked closely.
- C. closed their ears.
- D. listened intently.
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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.
It took our new prefect two months before he could find his feet. This means that it took the prefect two months before he
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.
It took our new prefect two months before he could find his feet. This means that it took the prefect two months before he
- A. knew everybody.
- B. became confident.
- C. won a prize.
- D. become popular.
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