BECE 2018 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2018 English Language paper has 30 objective and 5 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.
Salifu was............ surprised that he could not talk.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Salifu was............ surprised that he could not talk.
- A. enough
- B. so
- C. what
- D. which
Answer: B. so
Answer: B. 'So + adjective + that' shows result: 'so surprised that he could not talk'.
Answer: B. 'So + adjective + that' shows result: 'so surprised that he could not talk'.
2. 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. that
- B. this
- C. what
- D. which
Answer: A. that
Answer: A. After 'all' the relative pronoun is 'that': 'all that I have on me'.
Answer: A. After 'all' the relative pronoun is 'that': 'all that I have on me'.
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 am told the is a friend of............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I am told the is a friend of............
- A. he
- B. him
- C. his
- D. he's
Answer: C. his
Answer: C. 'A friend of his' uses the possessive pronoun 'his' (double genitive).
Answer: C. 'A friend of his' uses the possessive pronoun 'his' (double genitive).
4. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Rice and beans............ a good meal for children.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Rice and beans............ a good meal for children.
- A. are
- B. have been
- C. is
- D. is being
Answer: C. is
Answer: C. 'Rice and beans' is one dish, so it takes a singular verb: 'is a good meal'.
Answer: C. 'Rice and beans' is one dish, so it takes a singular verb: 'is a good meal'.
5. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Yaw is............ clever to be cheated.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Yaw is............ clever to be cheated.
- A. quite
- B. so
- C. too
- D. very
Answer: C. too
Answer: C. 'Too + adjective + to' means more than enough to prevent something: 'too clever to be cheated'.
Answer: C. 'Too + adjective + to' means more than enough to prevent something: 'too clever to be cheated'.
6. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The two rivals are fond of insulting.............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
The two rivals are fond of insulting.............
- A. each other
- B. one another
- C. one and the other
- D. themselves
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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.
Of all the pupils in the class, Ekua is.............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Of all the pupils in the class, Ekua is.............
- A. prettier
- B. prettiest
- C. the prettier
- D. the prettiest
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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.
It is high time Adzo............. home.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
It is high time Adzo............. home.
- A. came
- B. comes
- C. has come
- D. will come
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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.
You should be............ more careful about what you say
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
You should be............ more careful about what you say
- A. less
- B. least
- C. little
- D. a little
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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.
Atsu is looking forward to............ his friends at the party.
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............ his friends at the party.
- A. see
- B. seeing
- C. be seeing
- D. have seen
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