BECE Past Questions & Answers – 2013 (English)

11. I wouldn‟t say this to …….
A. no other B. any other C. nobody
D. anyone else

12. This vase is made …………glass.
A. on
B. of
C. with
D. by

13. Mrs. Akwei is blind ………the faults of her children.
A. on
B. over
C. to
D. by

14. Shika was absent yesterday, ………?
A. isn‟t she
B. has she
C. didn‟t she
D. wasn‟t she

15. Come and see me tomorrow, ……….. you?
A. shall B. will C. may D. don‟t

16. If Kofi had studied hard, he ………..his examination.
A. would pass
B. would be passing
C. will be passing
D. would have passed

17. The boy likes his ……….dog.
A. little pretty brown B. pretty brown little C. pretty little brown
D. brown little pretty

SECTION B

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

18. The radio is a very potent means of communication.
A. necessary
B. powerful
C. widespread
D. sound

19. Benjamin deserves the prize because he is industrious.
A. polite
B. hardworking
C. intelligent
D. funny

21. The recklessness of the driver caused the woman‟s death.
A. drunkenness
B. arrogance
C. carelessness
D. ignorance

22. The doctors have been discussing the shortage of nurses.
A. indiscipline
B. love
C. scarcity
D. efficiency

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 group of words.

23. Adzo takes after her mother. This means that Adzo
A. likes her
B. resembles her
C. is unlike her
D. always follows her

24. Board members are paid five Ghana Cedis a day across the board. This means that
A. every member receives five Ghana Cedis
B. some members receive five Ghana Cedis
C. members are given five Ghana Cedis for food.
D. only deserving members are given five Ghana Cedis.

25. Advi se Peter not to poke his nose into my affair.
A. interfere
B. enter
C. speak
D. believe

26. During the lecture, Sarfo was miles away. This means that Sarfo

A. was self-conscious
B. had travelled
C. had slept
D. was absent-minded

27. Ato was at hi s wits ‟ end . This means that Ato
A. was collecting his ideas together B. had come to the end of his talk C. did not know what to do next
D. did not have much to do.

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

28. We are surprised at her hostility to us.
A. faithfulness
B. attitude
C. manner
D. friendliness

29. She timidly faced her accusers.
A. boldly B. calmly C. angrily
D. smilingly

30. The minister is sincere in his promise.
A. unrealistic
B. uncertain
C. dissatisfied
D. dishonest