BECE Past Questions & Answers – 1994 (English)

21. The chief told his linguist not to beat about the bush. This means the linguist must ………
A. not stammer
B. go straight to the point
C. not enter the bush D. conclude the case E. clear the bush

22. When mother returned, Kwame let the cat out of the bag. This means that Kwame ………..
A. told mother to go out

B. took the cat from the bag
C. told mother what had happened
D. removed the cat from the bag
E. told mother he had a cat in his bag

SECTION D

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence

23. This room is too dim.
A. lit
B. shining C. bright D. light

24. This baby is very energetic for his age.
A. dull
B. simple C. bulky D. tall

25. The flower is made from artificial materials
A. natural
B. preserved C. wonderful D. new

26. All the accused persons were convicted.
A. executed B. identified C. addressed D. freed

27. There are guards on our border because the government wants to eliminate smuggling
A. notice
B. encourage
C. manage with
D. investigate

SECTION E

From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

28. It all depends …………..your being hardworking
A. by
B. with
C. in
D. upon

29. We should always be proud ………….our motherland.
A. in B. of C. for D. by

30. …………..hearing the news, he jumped high for joy.
A. Over
B. On
C. With
D. In