BECE 2010 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2010 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
1. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Our teacher was late for school because he............ a flat tyre.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Our teacher was late for school because he............ a flat tyre.
- A. had
- B. will have
- C. is having
- D. has
Answer: A. had
Answer: A. The flat tyre happened in the past (he was late), so the past tense 'had' is used.
Answer: A. The flat tyre happened in the past (he was late), so the past tense 'had' is used.
2. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
We had dinner at a Chinese restaurant where I............ fried chicken.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
We had dinner at a Chinese restaurant where I............ fried chicken.
- A. am enjoying
- B. will enjoy
- C. enjoyed
- D. would enjoy
Answer: C. enjoyed
Answer: C. The dinner is in the past ('We had dinner'), so 'I enjoyed' matches.
Answer: C. The dinner is in the past ('We had dinner'), so 'I enjoyed' matches.
3. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Ama's father asked her to choose............ John and William.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Ama's father asked her to choose............ John and William.
- A. among
- B. from
- C. with
- D. between
Answer: D. between
Answer: D. 'Between' is used for a choice of two: between John and William.
Answer: D. 'Between' is used for a choice of two: between John and William.
4. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Willie has malaria and is not............ enough to go to school.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Willie has malaria and is not............ enough to go to school.
- A. good
- B. well
- C. fine
- D. free
Answer: B. well
Answer: B. 'Well' (in good health) is the right word: 'not well enough to go to school'.
Answer: B. 'Well' (in good health) is the right word: 'not well enough to go to school'.
5. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The school band............ two days a week.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The school band............ two days a week.
- A. practise
- B. are practising
- C. practises
- D. were practising
Answer: C. practises
Answer: C. 'The school band' is treated as one group, with a habitual action: 'practises'.
Answer: C. 'The school band' is treated as one group, with a habitual action: 'practises'.
6. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Philomina............ passed the examination if she had tried harder.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Philomina............ passed the examination if she had tried harder.
- A. could have
- B. will have
- C. may have
- D. could
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7. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The law was passed according to strict legal.............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The law was passed according to strict legal.............
- A. cases.
- B. principles.
- C. rules.
- D. issues.
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8. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The book, as well as several others,............. interesting reading.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The book, as well as several others,............. interesting reading.
- A. makes
- B. are to make
- C. are making
- D. make
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9. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
............ Joe scored the first goal, he was injured in the process.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
............ Joe scored the first goal, he was injured in the process.
- A. But
- B. Nevertheless
- C. Although
- D. Furthermore
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10. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Neither Kojo nor his friend............ the issue clearly.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Neither Kojo nor his friend............ the issue clearly.
- A. understands
vv - B. have understood
- C. understand
- D. is understanding
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