BECE 2011 English Language Past Question Paper One
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From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence
1
The jury acquitted the man …………murder.
- A: from
- B: of
- C: on
- D: with
2
Ama’s essay is superior ……………that of Adzo.
- A: from
- B: over
- C: than
- D: to
3
I would study hard for the examination if I ……..you.
- A: am
- B: be
- C: was
- D: were
4
I cannot tell you …………
- A: what about the story is
- B: what about is the story
- C: what is the story about
- D: what the story is about
5
That troublesome friend of ………is here again.
- A: he
- B: him
- C: his
- D: himself
6
I told you to leave my office, …….I?
- A: aren’t
- B: didn’t
- C: don’t
- D: wasn’t
7
Kofi travelled five days ……….
- A: ago
- B: hence
- C: now
- D: since
8
Kwame’s uncle, with his three friends, ………coming home tomorrow.
- A: are
- B: is
- C: were
- D: would be
9
I am afraid I cannot make you ……….
- A: in
- B: on
- C: out
- D: up
10
The plane takes ……….at noon.
- A: from
- B: of
- C: off
- D: to
11
Please, can I have ………….salt in my soup?
- A: little more
- B: a few more
- C: a little more
- D: few more
12
I wish I …………my friend next week.
- A: can visit
- B: am visiting
- C: shall visit
- D: could visit
13
By September 2007, I …………….school for nine years.
- A: had attended
- B: have attended
- C: have been attending
- D: shall have attended
14
……………….Aso runs short of money, what would she do?
- A: If
- B: In case
- C: Should
- D: Were
15
Human beings will not live forever, ………………?
- A: will they
- B: isn’t it
- C: does it
- D: shall they
16
I saw Esi ……………a new pair of shoes.
- A: bought
- B: buy
- C: buys
- D: to buy
17
Let us have a cup of tea, ……………?
- A: do we
- B: shall we
- C: should we
- D: would we
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence
18
The headteacher’s arrival in the classroom was sudden.
- A: quick
- B: strange
- C: unexpected
- D: Unusual
19
It is rude to talk loudly in the presence of elderly people.
- A: impolite
- B: incorrect
- C: improper
- D: unwise
20
The pupils grumbled about the assignment.
- A: bothered
- B: complained
- C: talked
- D: questioned
21
The victim could not identify the thief.
- A: discover
- B: find
- C: know
- D: recognize
22
Armed robbery is a very risky undertaking.
- A: dangerous
- B: dreadful
- C: unacceptable
- D: uncertain
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.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
23
For all his brilliance, Kofi could not solve the problem. This means that Kofi failed to solve the problem
- A: as he was clever enough
- B: even though he was clever
- C: as he was too clever
- D: for he was still clever
24
The manager’s decision on the matter is cut and dried. This means that the manager’s decision is
- A: clear
- B: simple
- C: unchangeable
- D: unknown
25
Abla made an ass of herself at the party. This means that Abla behaved
- A: foolishly
- B: shamefully
- C: uncontrollably
- D: unpleasantly
26
In spite of his boasting, Mensah proved to a chicken-hearted fellow. This means that Mensah was
- A: cowardly
- B: mean
- C: stupid
- D: weak
27
Efua can always talk her way out of trouble. This means that Efua
- A: is troublesome
- B: can defend herself
- C: can avoid trouble
- D: is talkative
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
My friends welcomed my suggestion.
- A: changed
- B: discussed
- C: disliked
- D: rejected
29
Unlike his sister, Ackah is stingy.
- A: friendly
- B: generous
- C: selfless
- D: sympathetic
30
Serwa’s dress was decent.
- A: dirty
- B: old
- C: shabby
- D: ugly
31
It is compulsory for all pupils to be in school uniform for the ceremony.
- A: considerate
- B: optional
- C: unnecessary
- D: expected
32
Aminata is boastful about her beauty.
- A: careless
- B: humble
- C: modest
- D: uneasy
33
A metaphor achieves the same effect as a/an ……………
- A: alliteration.
- B: metonymy.
- C: paradox.
- D: simile.
34
One of the following gives a clue to a character’s nature:
- A: what he thinks
- B: how he feels
- C: what he says
- D: how he moves about
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 35 and 36 The fair breeze blew; the white foam flew, The furrow followed free; We were the first that burst Into the silent sea
35
The dominant sound device used in the extract is
- A: alliteration.
- B: onomatopoeia.
- C: pun.
- D: rhyme.
36
The device in the extract helps to express the
- A: silence of the sea.
- B: smoothness of the movement.
- C: whiteness of the foam.
- D: fairness of the weather.
37
A good novel or play both entertains and
- A: condemns.
- B: preaches.
- C: teaches.
- D: warns.
38
A character that develops in a play or novel in the course of the work is known as
- A: complete.
- B: flat.
- C: round.
- D: sound
39
Which of the following best help(s) to develop the plot of a novel or play?
- A: Characters
- B: Literary devices
- C: Setting
- D: Style
40
A lyric is usually fairly short and
- A: tells a short story.
- B: praises a dead person.
- C: expresses thoughts and feelings.
- D: is sung to send a child to sleep.
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