BECE Past Questions & Answers – 2000 (English)

SECTION B

Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in
each sentence

11. The Headmaster asked the school prefect to summon a meeting of the Student‟s Council.
A. chair
B. call
C. cancel
D. postpone

12. The attitude of the security officer was very hostile.
A. strange
B. disturbing C. unfriendly D. interesting

13. After the hard day‟s work he returned home completely exhausted.
A. disturbed
B. worn out

C. unhappy
D. broken down

14. The auditor‟s job was to go over the accounts carefully.
A. present B. calculate C. settle
D. inspect

15. The paint used for the outside of the building was durable.
A. lasting
B. expensive C. attractive D. decorative

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 words.

16. Musa told his friend to mind his own business. This means that Musa‟s friend should
A. worry about his own work
B. do his own buying and selling
C. not interfere in other people‟s affairs
D. not help other people

17. Mother buys the best clothes for Patrick because he is the apple of her eye. This means that Patrick is
A. the one she loves most
B. the most hardworking son C. her most respectable son D. her last child

18. It is difficult for most people to make ends meet these days. This means most people
A. live very comfortably.
B. are unable to eat delicious meals.
C. are unable to live within their income
D. buy expensive clothes

19. Esi was so good a leader that we were all encouraged to take a leaf out of her book. This means we were all encouraged to
A. try and beat her record
B. take her advice
C. follow her example
D. treat her with respect

20. Before I left for the market, I asked my neighbour to keep an eye on my children. This means my neighbour should
A. play with the children
B. look after the children
C. follow the children around
D. look at the children