BECE Past Questions & Answers – 2008 (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. Everyone knows Musa to be very generous.
A. stingy B. selfish C. strict
D. serious

22. The headmaster rebuked the students who came in late.
A. admitted B. praised C. admired
D. embraced

23. Naa answered the questions with confidence.
A. joy
B. firmness
C. timidity
D. uncertainty

24. Judges are expected to be impartial.
A. biased
B. proud
C. disrespectful
D. bold

25. Our father advised us not to exalt ourselves.
A. humble
B. raise
C. decorative
D. train

SECTION E

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

26. I promised my parents that I ……..study very hard.
A. would B. should C. will
D. can

27. If Kofi ………me, I would have helped him.
A. had asked
B. asks
C. has asked
D. asked

28. Let‟s leave now, Akosua, ………….?
A. may we B. can we C. must we D. shall we

29. Adjo is …………young to marry.
A. so
B. very
C. too
D. much

30. Give that book of ………….to Mansah.
A. their B. yours C. my
D. your‟s