BECE Past Questions & Answers – 2007 (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 Member of Parliament is very generous; he has done much for his people.
A. honourable
B. proud
C. talkative
D. unkind

22. If you are indolent, you will not pass the examination.
A. hardworking
B. rude
C. careless
D. honest

23. When asked about the theft, Kwame said he was guilty.
A. surprised
B. afraid
C. absent
D. innocent

24. Handle the glass with care; it is fragile.
A. rigid
B. beautiful
C. unbreakable
D. new

25. Some of our customs are old-fashioned.
A. modern

B. attractive C. interesting D. funny

SECTION E

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

26. Of all the Brown children, Ato is ……….
A. the short
B. the shorter C. the shortest D. short

27. Amma was so frightened ………….she fainted.
A. so
B. as
C. then
D. that

28. Aberewa has ………friends who often visit her.
A. few B. much C. a little D. a few

29. Kofi is the boy to …………..I gave the pen.
A. whose B. which C. whom D. who

30. You are tired, ………….?
A. aren‟t you B. don‟t you C. isn‟t it
D. not so