BECE Past Questions & Answers – 1991 (English)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PART II
ESSAY WRITING
1 hour

Answer two questions in all: one question from each section.
Each composition should contain at least 200 words

Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material

SECTION A
[30 marks]

Answer one question only from this section

1. Your class teacher has punished you for something you did not do. Write a letter to your headmaster or headmistress explaining why you think you have been punished unfairly.

2. You would like to continue your education in the senior secondary school but your parents do not want you to. Write a letter to a relative explaining why you want to continue your education and asking him or her for help.

SECTION B
[30 marks]

Answer one question only from this section

3. Describe a market scene in your town or village

4. Write a story that ends: I suddenly woke up and realised it was all a dream CLICK TO VIEW ANSWERS TO PART 2