BECE Past Questions & Answers – 1997 (English)

21. The Pastor advised Yaw and Mensah to bury the hatchet. This means Yaw and Mensah are to ……..
A. keep their cutlass in a safe place
B. work together on their farm
C. forget about their quarrel
D. bury their old cutlass

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

22. This room is too dim.
A. bright B. shining C. clear
D. lit

23. That box contains very expensive jewellery.
A. beautiful
B. cheap C. better D. fine

24. They are waiting in the arrival hall.

A. departure
B. return
C. acceptance
D. common

25. It is very unlikely that he will report before Saturday.
A. similar B. credible C. close
D. possible

26. This is made from artificial materials.
A. new
B. preserved
C. wonderful
D. natural

SECTION E

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

27. I object …………your joining our school team.
A. on B. by C. at D. to

28. This secret should remain ………you and me.
A. for B. with C. in
D. between

29. The kind woman gave ………a box of sweets.
A. all and each one B. all and everyone C. each and all
D. each and everyone

30. Tokyo is the ………….expensive city in the world.
A. most
B. much
C. more
D. very