BECE Past Questions & Answers – 2003 (English)

11. Teacher Amu punished Kofi Abre because he
A. did not do his homework
B. did not behave well

C. did not like pep-talks
D. shook his head

SECTION B

Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in each sentence

12. Abass was not selected to play because he had little stamina.
A. love
B. potential C. endurance D. skill

13. The town was deserted after the war.
A. destroyed
B. built
C. quiet
D. abandoned

14. The police interrogated the suspect at the police station.
A. warned
B. questioned
C. detained
D. beat

15. John was impressed with Joana‟s gift.
A. moved
B. deceived C. calmed D. pleased

16. Most doctors are cautious in treating patients.
A. careful
B. good
C. experienced
D. friendly

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.

17. The Chairman was disturbed because only fifteen members turned up for the meeting. This means that
fifteen members ………….the meeting
A. attended
B. avoided
C. postponed
D. disturbed

18. Tony held his tongue for an hour before speaking. This means that Tony
A. was angry
B. was happy
C. smiled for a while
D. kept quiet

19. Jones will let the cat out of the bag if he is invited. This means he will
A. cause trouble
B. confuse everybody
C. reveal the secret
D. release the cat

20. The PTA Chairman cleared the air about the increase in dues. This means that he
A. explained why there was an increase
B. announced the increase
C. published the increase in the papers
D. was sorry about the increase.