BECE Past Questions & Answers – 1998 (English)

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

21. The prefect was punished for being dishonest.
A. rough B. respect C. sincere D. tactful

22. Our teachers always advised us to be humble.
A. arrogant
B. gentle
C. hardworking
D. wicked

23. Our headmaster has purchased a lot of books for the library.
A. selected B. collected C. sold
D. lent

24. The meat I had was tough.
A. big
B. soft
C. slippery
D. rough

25. Vegetation is scanty in desert countries.
A. green
B. dry C. little D. dense

SECTION E

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

26. Anto should …………….his teeth before eating.
A. have cleaned B. has cleaned C. cleaned
D. cleans

27. Mr Tawiah regularly ………….late in the night.
A. eat B. eats C. eaten
D. eating

28. Can you make ………….Issaka in the crowd?
A. of B. up C. out
D. away

29. The earlier we ………..the work, the better.
A. have done
B. do
C. did
D. had done

30. You will pass this examination, …………?
A. don‟t you B. have you C. may you D. won‟t you