This BECE 2024 English language past question contains both an essay and an objective. Each question is followed by four options, lettered A to D. Find the correct answer for each question. Think well before you choose an answer. Now answer the following questions.
BECE 2024 English Language Past Question, Lexis and Structure, Section A.
Choose from the options A to D, the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
- Ali’s parents have not bought……of the two recommended books.
- A. any
B. neither
C. either
D. none
- We were served a …… meal at that cosy restaurant.
- A. Spanish delicious spicy
B. spicy Spanish delicious
C. delicious Spanish spicy
D. delicious spicy Spanish
- Last Wednesday, it rained heavily …….. the match was played.
- A. yet
B. for
C. and
D. so
- Adwoa’s daughter is allergic …..…. dust.
- A. to
B. against
C. about
D. with
- Konlaan suggested that it was time they …. for the meeting.
- A. have to leave
B. leave
C. left
D. had to leave
- At my last interview, I faced ……. panel.
- A. a seven-member
B. seven-members’
C. seven-members
D. a seven-member’s
- Last month, there was …….
- A. an eclipse of a sun
B. an eclipse of the sun
C. the eclipse of the sun
D. the eclipse of a sun
- Dauda saw the thief….. out of the shop
- A. ran
B. is running
C. run
D. was running
- If Azameti had won gold, Ghanaians …….
- A. will have jubilated
B. would have jubilated
C. would jubilate
D. will jubilate
- Among the participants for the competition, Eugenia got here …..early
- A. only
B. most
C. often
D. very
- Afiba’s aunt, ……. lives in Tamale spoke to us very courteously.
- A. whom
B. which
C. who
D. that
- You haven’t met each other before, …… you?
- A. hadn’t
B. had
C. ‘haven’t
D. have
- Which of the ……fragrance(s) is milder?
- A. most
B. two
C. one
D. all
The correct passive form of the sentence in Question 14 below is:
- For winning the first position in the Essay Competition, the school gave Linda a laptop. For winning the first position in the Essay Competion, Linda ……… given a laptop by the school
- A. is
B. was
C. is being
D. has been
The correct reported speech for the sentence in Question 15 below is:
- “I will keep my word”, promised Kende.
- A. Kende promise to keep her word.
B. Kende promised to keep her word.
C. Kende is promising to keep her word.
D. Kende promises to keep her word.
SECTION B
Choose from the options A to D, the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
- Mama said, “You can only fight off bullies if you are assertive“.
- A. smart
B. bold
C. strong
D. muscular
- The salient points of the topic have been thoroughly discussed.
- A. chosen
B. important
C. interesting
D. highlighted
- Little Asabea wondered why her grandfather walked so slowly.
- A. thought about why
B. felt frustrated that
C. was saddened that
D. was curious about why
- The rampant destruction of property must be checked.
- A. unpleasant
B. uncontrolled
C. regular
D. common
- We’re so excited because Amuzu’s proposal has been accepted.
- A. offer
B. opinion
C. view
D. suggestion
BECE 2024 English Language Past Question Section C
In each of the following, a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the options A to D, the one that best explains the underlined group words.
- “do not be such a wet blanket, Afua. Your brother needs all the support you can give him”, Auntie Araba chided her daughter.
- A. Couldn’t wash for
B. Liked to discourage
C. Didn’t care about
D. Was too weak to help
- The chief advised his subjects not to allow anger to get the better of them. This means that they should not let anger …… them
- A. Sadden
B. Divide
C. Deceive
D. Control
- Asuo had to eat his words when Asante Kokoko lost to Tano Bofoakwa FC. This means that Asuo
- A. Denied everything he had said
B. Lost his appetite
C. Admitted that he was wrong
D. Became very ashamed
- The fraudster was paid back in his own coins. This means that he was……..
- A. Given new coins
B. Given a hot chase
C. Swindled
D. Punished
- Yaaba hit the nail on the head when she told us that we could only succeed through hard work. This means that Yaaba.
- A. Told us the truth
B. Showed that she disliked us
C. Was a good hairdresser
D. Tried to deceive us.
BECE 2024 English Language Past Question Section D
Choose from the options A to D the one that most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
- Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ……. Moisture
- A. Uncertain
B. Reduced
C. Scanty
D. Unpredictable
- Due to the ongoing road construction, our shops have been temporarily closed down.
- A. legally
B. permanently
C. constantly
D. deliberately
- It is hard to tell when this began or where it will …….
- A. cease
B. remain
C. reside
D. fall
- Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in …… aspects.
- A. actual
B. natural
C. logical
D. practical
- It is good to get a cure for a disease, but it is better to ……..the disease
- A. avoid
B. prevent
C. counter
D. protect
English Language 2024 Past Question Section E
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage are four options arranged in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided, the word that is most suitable.
The meeting began with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. The Chairman asked if there were any corrections to be made to the minutes. Then one member complained that after checking the -31- list, he realised that his name had been wrongly spelt. The Chairman apolosised for the error and the matter was resolved. Two -32- were proposed and voted on.
At the end of the discussions, the Chairman asked a member to -33- for the closure of the meeting. Tetteh Oko did and he was -34- by Adjoa Mansa. The meeting was then -35- to a new date.
PART B – ORAL LANGUAGE SECTION F- UNIT I
Choose from the options A to_ D, the one which has the same consonant sound as the word underlined in the sentences below.
- Those two are arch rivals.
- A. splash
B. path
C. spark
D. patch
- Prosper is the new chef
- A. chair
B. scheme
C. chord
D. shield
- lariba sprang to her feet
- A. splashed
B. sprayed
C. struck
D. slew
UNIT II
Choose from the options A to D, the one which has the same vowel sound as the word underlined in the sentences below.
- Whole grains are healthier than polished ones.
- A. Goal
B. Gaul
C. Gill
D. Gaol
- The heir to the British throne was the Duke of Cornwall
- A. air
B. hail
C. hew
D. here
2024 BECE English Language Subjective
This paper consists of three parts: A, B and C. Answer three questions in all; one question from. Part A and all the questions in Part B and Part C. Answer all questions in your answer booklet. Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material.
PART A (WRITING)
Answer one question only from this part. Your composition should be about 250 words long.
- Your friend who lives in another town thinks that school life is boring and wants to leave school to start petty trading. Write a letter to encourage him/her to remain in school. In the letter, discuss two aspects of school life that you find enjoyable.
- A teacher from your school won the first prize as the National Best Teacher. You were selected to represent your school at the ceremony. Write a report on what you saw and discuss two lessons you learned as you observed the event.
- It is an election year and the major political parties have started campaigning. As a peace-loving member of your community, write an article for publication in a local newspaper of the community, discussing two ways of maintaining peace during the period.
PART B READING
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
Migration is a common practice among animals: birds, fish and human beings. Migration of human beings has both positive and negative effects on individuals in the society.
When Bello migrated to the city, he left his wife, Aisha, an enterprising traditional caterer, to fend for herself and their two children. During one of his occasional visits home, his father asked him to take his wife and children to live with him in the city. Reluctantly, Bello gave in.
Aisha had imagined that she would be living in a neat, beautiful and comfortable house in the city. Instead, she, her husband and their children were accommodated in a single room. Washroom facilities were shared with other families. To worsen her plight, her housekeeping allowance was very meagre that she could hardly feed her family properly. She wanted to work, but like the other female migrants, she could not find any job. She wondered how they would survive, be able to send money to their parents and save for a rainy day.
One day, she decided to give her husband a treat and also socialize with their friends. She prepared one of the most inexpensive but tasty delicacies of her people and shared it with her neighbours.
Even passers-by popped in for a bite. It was a very successful get together. Her labour was not in vain. Soon, other women asked her to teach them how to cook some local dishes. She also provided catering services at many events. She was handsomely rewarded. Gradually, Aisha Catering Services became a household name and there was remarkable improvement in their lives.
- What was Aisha’s occupation before she went to the city?
- In which two ways did migrant workers spend their money?
- In one adjective, describe how Aisha felt when she arrived in the city
- “Reluctantly, Bello gave in”. Why was Bello reluctant?
- Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
- …to fiend for
- Save for a rainy day
- Was not in vain
- For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
- occasional;prepared; handsomely;
- improvement
- In two sentences of not more than ten words each, summarize two problems that migrants face as expressed in the third paragraph.
PART C (LITERATURE)
Answer all the questions in this part
SACKEY J. A. and DARMANI L (COMP.): The Cockcrow
5. Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(a) and 5(b).
CHARLES DICKENS: Oliver Twist
Boy what’s your name?” snarled the chairman.
“Oliver Twist sir”
“You know that you’re an orphan, is that right?
“What’s an orphan sir?”
- The chairman’s tone tells us that he is……..
- From Oliver’s question we can tell that he is …
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(c) and 5(d).
KAAKYIRE AKOSOMO NYANTAKYI: The General Hunter
Calm down, Mr. Hunter, I come in peace. Your ability to distinguish me from my younger brother has surprised me. Many people think we are identical twins.
- Why did the speaker go to see the hunter?
- What lesson can we learn from the speaker’s action?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(e) and 5(f).
ROBERT FROST: A Minor Bird
The fault must partly have been in me
The bird was not to blame for his key
And of course there must be something wrong
In wanting to silence any song
- Give the rhyming scheme for the extract above.
- From the poem, what lesson do you learn about fault finding?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(g) and 5(h).
LAWRENCE DARMANI: Scribbler Dream
Tell you the truth:
the gold adorning the neck
once was lost in rocky soils
They dig deep who find it!
- The dominant literary device in the 2nd and 3rd lines is …
- What does the writer mean by “They dig deep who find it”?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(i) and 5(j).
AMA ATAA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost
Yes, my young woman, I shall remember you.
I shall remember you in the hours of the night
In my sleep
In my sleepless sleep
- Who does “my young woman” refer to?
- What is the figure of speech in the expression, “In my sleepless sleep”?
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