BECE Past Questions & Answers – 2008 (English)

SECTION B

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

11. Ama was persuaded by her brother to change her course.
A. convinced
B. commanded
C. told
D. advised

12. The talented footballer scored three goals.
A. trained B. serious C. gifted

D. skilled

13. Araba was saddened because she failed to win the beauty contest.
A. furious B. amazed C. excited
D. sorrowful

14. Charles behaved in an unruly manner towards his teacher.
A. impolite B. strange C. indecent D. wicked

15. My mother is very enthusiastic about my success.
A. anxious
B. frank C. aware D. hopeful

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.

16. The accused died without clearing his name. This means, the man did not
A. prove his innocence
B. erase his name
C. make a will
D. prove his case

17. The teacher advised us to go over our work before submitting them. This means the teacher asked us to
……….our work. A. rewrite
B. remember
C. repeat
D. review

18. You don‟t have to be so high and mighty about your own opinion. This means
A. positive B. confused C. strong
D. arrogant

19. Mr. Ala urged Peter and Paul to mend their fences. This means Peter and Paul should
A. repair their broken fences
B. make peace
C. be careful
D. defend themselves

20. He was asked not to attend the party but he turned a deaf ear to the advice. This means that he ……..the advice.
A. did not hear
B. laugh at
C. was angry at
D. ignored