BECE Past Questions & Answers – 1994 (English)
11. Mr Anang‟s behaviour can best be described as ……………
A. mean and clever
B. talkative but generous
C. honest and generous
D. jovial but proud
E. interesting but fooling
12. How did the writer‟s family respond to the way the roasted chicken was shared? They ………
A. were annoyed
B. wept over it C. were shocked D. disagreed
E. wanted to ask questions
SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in
each sentence
13. It is always good to be modest in your demands
A. cheerful B. humble C. pleasant D. smart
E. truthful
14. There is no need to do rash work.
A. speedy
B. lazy C. busy D. hasty E. funny
15. Kofi spent all his time staring at the madman
A. smiling B. shouting C. laughing D. hooting E. gazing
16. This mountain is rather too risky to climb
A. rough
B. steep
C. difficult
D. dangerous
E. broad
17. This thief will have to plead for mercy
A. beg
B. speak C. apply D. stand
E. whisper
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
18. The students were advised to stop building castles in the air. This means that the students should……..
A. not build any more castles
B. be serious and realistic
C. not worry about castles
D. be serious and hardworking
E. not think about building now
19. Even though I don‟t talk to her, I give the devil his due. This means I will ………. her
A. agree with B. confess to C. reward
D. be kind to
E. forgive
20. Kwasi is head over heels in love with Ama. This means…………
A. Kwasi looks at his heels when he sees Ama
B. Kwasi‟s love for Ama is abnormal
C. Kwasi can‟t control himself when he sees Ama
D. Kwasi is deeply in love with Ama.
E. Kwasi has hurt his head and heel by following Ama