BECE English Language Past Question Quizzes

Choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word highlighted in each sentence

The minister is sincere in his promise.

The headmaster took drastic action against the culprits.

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Farming is lucrative.

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Armed robbery is a very risky undertaking.

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Board members are paid five Ghana Cedis a day across the board. This means that

That troublesome friend of ………is here again.

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The teacher poured cold water on Sena’s suggestion.

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Ato was at his wits’ end.

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He had applied for a permanent job.

Mrs. Akwei is blind ………the faults of her children.

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Benjamin deserves the prize because he is industrious.

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The flag was hoisted during the golden jubilee celebration.

All girls were supposed to wear …………………during the Speech Day.

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The manager’s decision on the matter is cut and dried.

Kwame’s uncle, with his three friends, ………coming home tomorrow.

A metaphor achieves the same effect as a/an

The lion ……… under the tree waiting for its prey

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It is rude to talk loudly in the presence of elderly people.

“O incomprehensible God!
Shall my pilot be
My inborn stars to that
Final call to thee?”

Which of the following expressions from the extract suggests the theme above?

Let us have a cup of tea, ……………?

By September 2007, I …………….school for nine years.

I wish Ato ……..come to see us tomorrow

We haven’t had …………….rice to eat this week.

Human beings will not live forever, ………………?

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The victim could not identify the thief.

Please, I would rather you ……….not disturb me

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It was forecast that there would be floods this year.

Which of the following best helps to develop the plot of a novel or play?

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The headteacher’s arrival in the classroom was sudden.

This amount is all ………I have on me.

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His position made him humble

The plane takes ……….at noon.

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About fifty houses were demolished to make way for the new road.

The three main forms of literature are prose, drama and

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Serwa’s dress was decent.

There are many big houses in our area, ………….?

The harder you study, ……..your chance of success.

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The doctors have been discussing the shortage of nurses.

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He has a violent temper

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The recklessness of the driver caused the woman’s death.