BECE Past Questions & Answers – 1999 (English)

21. Kwadwo turned a deaf ear to his mother‟s advice.
This means that Kwadwo
A. turned his deaf ear to his mother
B. refused to listen
C. stopped his ear
D. could not hear well.

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. She is hopeful of passing the English Language test.
A. mindful
B. afraid C. careful D. doubtful

23. The Headmaster condemned the Prefect‟s behaviour.
A. reported B. pardoned C. confirmed D. praised

24. Mary looked very attractive in her new dress.
A. comfortable
B. clumsy C. happy D. proud

25. The melodious song put the baby to sleep.

A. triumphant
B. old
C. strange
D. discordant

26. My father was indifferent to my brother‟s suffering.
A. similar
B. concerned
C. stern
D. kind

SECTION E

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

27. We always look ………our parents for help.
A. about B. up to C. at
D. up for

28. Finish the work quickly and ………your exercise books.
A. hand up
B. hand out
C. hand down
D. hand over

29. You don‟t believe that, ………?
A. isn‟t it
B. do you
C. won‟t you
D. don‟t you