BECE 2016 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2016 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.
He is............ poor that he cannot pay his bills.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
He is............ poor that he cannot pay his bills.
- A. so
- B. too
- C. very
- D. rather
Answer: A. so
Answer: A. 'So + adjective + that' shows result: 'so poor that he cannot pay his bills'.
Answer: A. 'So + adjective + that' shows result: 'so poor that he cannot pay his bills'.
2. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
You will be late............ you hurry.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
You will be late............ you hurry.
- A. if
- B. or
- C. unless
- D. since
Answer: C. unless
Answer: C. 'Unless' means 'if ... not': you will be late if you do not hurry.
Answer: C. 'Unless' means 'if ... not': you will be late if you do not hurry.
3. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Aminu has been absent from class............ one month.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Aminu has been absent from class............ one month.
- A. in
- B. for
- C. from
- D. since
Answer: B. for
Answer: B. 'For' is used with a period of time: 'for one month' ('since' needs a point in time).
Answer: B. 'For' is used with a period of time: 'for one month' ('since' needs a point in time).
4. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Many people have been invited, but............ will be employed.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Many people have been invited, but............ will be employed.
- A. few
- B. a few
- C. little
- D. a little
Answer: A. few
Answer: A. 'Few' (not many) contrasts with 'many': many were invited but few will be employed.
Answer: A. 'Few' (not many) contrasts with 'many': many were invited but few will be employed.
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 teacher told the girl he had receive............ of the two exercises.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The teacher told the girl he had receive............ of the two exercises.
- A. all
- B. any
- C. none
- D. neither
Answer: D. neither
Answer: D. 'Neither' means not one or the other of two: he had received neither of the two exercises.
Answer: D. 'Neither' means not one or the other of two: he had received neither of the two exercises.
6. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
My father has bought a............ car.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
My father has bought a............ car.
- A. private brand new
- B. new brand private
- C. private new brand
- D. brand new private
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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.
Mama is never............ ready for anything.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Mama is never............ ready for anything.
- A. so
- B. ever
- C. even
- D. rather
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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.
Akua was............ that she won four prizes.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Akua was............ that she won four prizes.
- A. a girl so brilliant
- B. a so brilliant girl
- C. so brilliant a girl
- D. a brilliant so girl
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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.
Before he entered the classroom, we............ the chalkboard.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Before he entered the classroom, we............ the chalkboard.
- A. cleaned
- B. have cleaned
- C. had cleaned
- D. are cleaning
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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.
I have forgotten all............ my friend told me.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I have forgotten all............ my friend told me.
- A. this
- B. that
- C. what
- D. which
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