BECE 2019 English Language Past Questions and Answers
The BECE 2019 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.
One of the bulls ...... from the herd.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
One of the bulls ...... from the herd.
- A. have been strayed
- B. has been strayed
- C. have strayed
- D. has strayed
Answer: D. has strayed
Answer: D. The subject is 'One' (singular), and 'stray' is intransitive (no passive): 'One of the bulls has strayed'.
Answer: D. The subject is 'One' (singular), and 'stray' is intransitive (no passive): 'One of the bulls has strayed'.
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 saw the dog.......... out of the house.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I saw the dog.......... out of the house.
- A. run
- B. is running
- C. ran
- D. was running
Answer: A. run
Answer: A. After 'see' + object we use the bare infinitive: 'I saw the dog run out'.
Answer: A. After 'see' + object we use the bare infinitive: 'I saw the dog run out'.
3. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Habib goes to school............ train.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Habib goes to school............ train.
- A. by
- B. on
- C. with
- D. in
Answer: A. by
Answer: A. We travel 'by' a means of transport: by train.
Answer: A. We travel 'by' a means of transport: by train.
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 phone is not mine; it is............
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
This phone is not mine; it is............
- A. mine uncle's
- B. my uncle's
- C. my uncles
- D. mine uncles
Answer: B. my uncle's
Answer: B. Possession is shown with 'my uncle's' (the phone belonging to my uncle).
Answer: B. Possession is shown with 'my uncle's' (the phone belonging to my uncle).
5. PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Their sister wore a............ dress to the party.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Their sister wore a............ dress to the party.
- A. silk blue beautiful
- B. beautiful blue silk
- C. blue beautiful silk
- D. beautiful silk blue
Answer: B. beautiful blue silk
Answer: B. Adjective order: opinion → colour → material: a beautiful blue silk dress.
Answer: B. Adjective order: opinion → colour → material: a beautiful blue silk dress.
6. 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 I............ my friend next week.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
I wish I............ my friend next week.
- A. can visit
- B. am visiting
- C. shall visit
- D. could visit
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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.
Aba took............ her mother to many ways.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
Aba took............ her mother to many ways.
- A. after
- B. up
- C. on
- D. by
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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.
That girl is allergic............ dust.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
That girl is allergic............ dust.
- A. with
- B. to
- C. against
- D. about
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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.
My brother, with his children, ............ travelling to Salaga next week.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
My brother, with his children, ............ travelling to Salaga next week.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. were
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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.
It is high time we............ for the meeting.
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 we............ for the meeting.
- A. left
- B. leave
- C. have to leave
- D. will leave
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