BECE 2015 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2015 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.
Ntim's careless driving resulted............. a fatal road accident.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Ntim's careless driving resulted............. a fatal road accident.
- A. in
- B. to
- C. into
- D. with
Answer: A. in
Answer: A. 'Result in' means to cause: 'careless driving resulted in a fatal accident'.
Answer: A. 'Result in' means to cause: 'careless driving resulted in a fatal accident'.
2. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Abibatu takes............ her mother in many years.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Abibatu takes............ her mother in many years.
- A. by
- B. on
- C. up
- D. after
Answer: D. after
Answer: D. To 'take after' someone is to resemble a parent or older relative.
Answer: D. To 'take after' someone is to resemble a parent or older relative.
3. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Araba goes to school............ foot.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Araba goes to school............ foot.
- A. by
- B. in
- C. on
- D. with
Answer: C. on
Answer: C. We go 'on foot' (but 'by' bus, train, etc.).
Answer: C. We go 'on foot' (but 'by' bus, train, etc.).
4. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The doctor advised the patient to abstain............ smoking.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The doctor advised the patient to abstain............ smoking.
- A. by
- B. from
- C. upon
- D. with
Answer: B. from
Answer: B. We 'abstain from' something.
Answer: B. We 'abstain from' something.
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 relationship............. group A and group B is cordial.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The relationship............. group A and group B is cordial.
- A. of
- B. with
- C. among
- D. between
Answer: D. between
Answer: D. 'Between' is used for two groups: between group A and group B.
Answer: D. 'Between' is used for two groups: between group A and group B.
6. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Edwin prefers fish............ meat.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Edwin prefers fish............ meat.
- A. to
- B. for
- C. from
- D. than
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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.
His neighbor complained that the radio was............ loud.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
His neighbor complained that the radio was............ loud.
- A. far
- B. too
- C. much
- D. enough
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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 white horse is............ than the black one.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The white horse is............ than the black one.
- A. the fastest
- B. very faster
- C. much the faster
- D. very much faster
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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............ him; then I changed my mind.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I............ him; then I changed my mind.
- A. had told
- B. have told
- C. am telling
- D. was going to tell
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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.
By the end of the day I............ the house.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
By the end of the day I............ the house.
- A. shall paint
- B. shall be painting
- C. shall have painted
- D. shall have been painting
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