BECE 2014 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2014 English Language paper has 25 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 students were hostile............ the lazy teacher.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The students were hostile............ the lazy teacher.
- A. on
- B. to
- C. from
- D. with
Answer: B. to
Answer: B. We say someone is 'hostile to' another person.
Answer: B. We say someone is 'hostile to' another person.
2. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The............ met at the mess.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The............ met at the mess.
- A. commander-in-chief
- B. commander-in-chiefs
- C. commanders-in-chief
- D. commanders-in-chiefs
Answer: C. commanders-in-chief
Answer: C. In compound nouns like this the main noun takes the plural: commanders-in-chief.
Answer: C. In compound nouns like this the main noun takes the plural: commanders-in-chief.
3. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The workers are demonstrating............ management.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The workers are demonstrating............ management.
- A. at
- B. on
- C. upon
- D. against
Answer: D. against
Answer: D. People demonstrate 'against' something they oppose.
Answer: D. People demonstrate 'against' something they oppose.
4. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
.............. failed the examination, Doris was dismissed from the school.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
.............. failed the examination, Doris was dismissed from the school.
- A. Having
- B. In having
- C. On having
- D. To having
Answer: A. Having
Answer: A. 'Having failed' (perfect participle) shows the failing happened first and caused the dismissal.
Answer: A. 'Having failed' (perfect participle) shows the failing happened first and caused the dismissal.
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 building he bought............ millions of cedis.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The building he bought............ millions of cedis.
- A. cost
- B. costs
- C. coated
- D. costing
Answer: B. costs
Answer: B. 'The building he bought costs millions of cedis' — the present tense states what the building is worth now.
Answer: B. 'The building he bought costs millions of cedis' — the present tense states what the building is worth now.
19. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The accountant corrected all the mistakes made by the Chief Executive.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The accountant corrected all the mistakes made by the Chief Executive.
- A. refused
- B. erased
- C. nullified
- D. rectified
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20. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Elorm's decision was superb.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Elorm's decision was superb.
- A. right
- B. good
- C. excellent
- D. wonderful
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21. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The students complained that the rules were too rigid.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The students complained that the rules were too rigid.
- A. strong
- B. hard
- C. strict
- D. bad
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22. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The new headmaster met the staff and made his maiden speech.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The new headmaster met the staff and made his maiden speech.
- A. first
- B. fresh
- C. official
- D. original
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23. SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
The student was caught red-handed breaking the louvers. This means that the student was caught..........
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
The student was caught red-handed breaking the louvers. This means that the student was caught..........
- A. while committing the offence.
- B. with blood on his hands.
- D. after the act.
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