BECE 2013 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2013 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
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 lion............ under the tree waiting for its prey.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The lion............ under the tree waiting for its prey.
- A. lie
- B. lain
- C. lay
- D. laid
Answer: C. lay
Answer: C. 'Lay' is the past tense of 'lie' (rest): 'The lion lay under the tree'.
Answer: C. 'Lay' is the past tense of 'lie' (rest): 'The lion lay under the tree'.
2. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I wish Ato............. come to see us tomorrow.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I wish Ato............. come to see us tomorrow.
- A. will
- B. is to
- C. would
- D. may
Answer: C. would
Answer: C. 'Wish' about someone's future action uses 'would': 'I wish Ato would come tomorrow.'
Answer: C. 'Wish' about someone's future action uses 'would': 'I wish Ato would come tomorrow.'
3. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
It's high time we............ the items out.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
It's high time we............ the items out.
- A. move
- B. are moving
- C. moved
- D. were moving
Answer: C. moved
Answer: C. 'It's high time' is followed by the simple past: 'we moved the items out'.
Answer: C. 'It's high time' is followed by the simple past: 'we moved the items out'.
4. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
This amount is all............ I have on me.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
This amount is all............ I have on me.
- A. what
- B. that
- C. which
- D. this
Answer: B. that
Answer: B. After 'all' the relative pronoun is 'that': 'all that I have on me'.
Answer: B. After 'all' the relative pronoun is 'that': 'all that I have on me'.
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 harder you study ............ your chance of success.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The harder you study ............ your chance of success.
- A. the great
- B. greater
- C. greatest
- D. the greater
Answer: D. the greater
Answer: D. The pattern 'the + comparative ..., the + comparative': 'the greater your chance'.
Answer: D. The pattern 'the + comparative ..., the + comparative': 'the greater your chance'.
6. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Please, I would rather you............ not disturb me.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Please, I would rather you............ not disturb me.
- A. did
- B. will
- C. may
- D. do
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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.
That pair of trousers is worn.............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
That pair of trousers is worn.............
- A. in
- B. out
- C. into
- D. on
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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.
Atsu is looking forward to............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Atsu is looking forward to............
- A. see
- B. be seeing
- C. seeing
- D. have seen
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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.
The minister is my............ brother.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The minister is my............ brother.
- A. senior
- B. older
- C. elder
v - D. junior
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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.
We have............ sugar, so we cannot have breakfast.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
We have............ sugar, so we cannot have breakfast.
- A. a few
- B. little
- C. few
- D. a little
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