English Language 2023 - BECE

BECE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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SECTION A Instructions

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

Question 1

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, ......?

Question 2

You cannot swim in the sea, ...... you?

Question 3

It is no use ...... over spilt milk.

Question 4

Some of the pineapples are ...... sour to be eaten.

Question 5

......, learners must behave well.

Question 6

Where ...... Asana and Betty spending their next holidays?

Question 7

The messenger did not ...... anyone in the house.

Question 8

She lives in her ...... house.

Question 9

Their sister wore a ...... to the party.

Question 10

It was ...... late to go out alone.

Question 11

This is the boy ...... rescued us.

Question 12

The nurse made me ...... a lot of water.

Question 13

It is not easy to identify ...... voice it was.

Question 14

Neither the parents nor the child ..... at home yesterday.

Question 15

Her clothes would look better if she ...... them.

SECTION B Instructions

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

Question 16

We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.

Question 17

The commotion at the stadium was avoidable.

Question 18

What transpired between them remains a secret.

Question 19

Lance only talks about trivial matters.

Question 20

The robbers ransacked the house.

SECTION C Instructions

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.

Question 21

I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave town. This means that I heard it

Question 22

We tried all we could to amuse her but she kept a straight face. This means that she

Question 23

When we went to Nina's house, we were told that she had gone away bag and baggage. This means that Nina had gone away

Question 24

Samantha's main problem is that she can see no further than her nose. This means that Samantha

Question 25

When he lost his job, Yaro was left to sink or swim. This means that Yaro

SECTION D Instructions

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.

Question 26

She accidentally tore her dress.

Question 27

The story was written in simple language.

Question 28

The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.

Question 29

We finished several projects last year.

Question 30

The unfavourable weather affected their health.