BECE 2011 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2011 English Language paper has 37 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.
The jury acquitted the man............ murder.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The jury acquitted the man............ murder.
- A. from
- B. of
- C. on
- D. with
Answer: B. of
Answer: B. A person is 'acquitted of' a crime.
Answer: B. A person is 'acquitted of' a crime.
2. 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 essay is superior............ that of Adzo.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Ama's essay is superior............ that of Adzo.
- A. from
- B. over
- C. than
- D. to
Answer: D. to
Answer: D. 'Superior' is followed by 'to', not 'than'.
Answer: D. 'Superior' is followed by 'to', not 'than'.
3. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I would study hard for the examination if I............ you.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I would study hard for the examination if I............ you.
- A. am
- B. be
- C. was
- D. were
Answer: D. were
Answer: D. Unreal conditionals use 'were' for all persons: 'if I were you'.
Answer: D. Unreal conditionals use 'were' for all persons: 'if I were you'.
4. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I cannot tell you............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I cannot tell you............
- A. what about the story is.
- B. what about is the story.
- C. what is the story about.
- D. what the story is about.
Answer: D. what the story is about.
Answer: D. In an indirect question the normal word order is kept: 'what the story is about'.
Answer: D. In an indirect question the normal word order is kept: 'what the story is about'.
5. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
That troublesome friend of............ is here again.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
That troublesome friend of............ is here again.
- A. he
- B. him
- C. his
- D. himself
Answer: C. his
Answer: C. 'A friend of his' uses the possessive pronoun 'his'.
Answer: C. 'A friend of his' uses the possessive pronoun 'his'.
6. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I told you to leave my office,............ I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I told you to leave my office,............ I
- A. aren't
- B. didn't
- C. don't
- D. wasn't
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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.
Kofi traveled five days............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Kofi traveled five days............
- A. ago.
- B. hence.
- C. now.
- D. since.
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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.
Kwame's uncle, with his three friends,............ coming home tomorrow.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Kwame's uncle, with his three friends,............ coming home tomorrow.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. were
- D. would be
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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.
I am afraid I cannot make you............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I am afraid I cannot make you............
- A. in
- B. on
- C. out
- D. up
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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.
The plane takes............ at noon.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The plane takes............ at noon.
- A. from
- B. of
- C. off
- D. to
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