BECE mock exam

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The new library is intended to make reading........................to students.
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Hardly had the speaker begun when the microphone........................working.
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The committee insisted that every member........................present before the discussion began.
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Dora would rather walk home........................wait for the unreliable bus.
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The teacher praised Fordjour for speaking........................during the discussion.
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Neither of the two explanations........................convincing enough.
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The students were asked to hand........................their assignments before leaving.
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If the warning had been taken seriously, the accident........................avoided.
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The principal congratulated the debate team........................its impressive performance.
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The man spoke so softly that I could........................hear what he was saying.
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The news of the school’s victory........................everyone in the community.
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The students arrived at the hall........................the programme had already begun.
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She has always been interested........................learning how things work.
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The nurse checked the patient.
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“I have lost my book,” Adjoa said.
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The new prefect remained impartial during the disagreement between the two groups.
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The witness gave a vague account of what had happened at the market.
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The community’s efforts to repair the damaged bridge were commendable.
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The manager decided to scrutinise the records before approving the payment.
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Despite the pressure from his friends, Kojo remained resolute in his decision to report the theft.
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The committee rejected the proposal because they considered the arguments frivolous, while the chairman's suggestions were........................
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The manager was reluctant to approve the project, but his assistant was........................
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The students were indifferent to the warning, but their parents were........................
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Despite their political differences, the two leaders maintained a cordial relationship, unlike their supporters, who were........................
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The instructions were deliberately ambiguous, but the teacher's explanation was........................
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The new debate coach had the gift of gab, and soon the shy students were speaking confidently in public. This means that the coach........................
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Come hell or high water, Adwoa was determined to complete her education. This means that she was determined to continue........................
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Mr. Mensah is a man of means, so he was able to sponsor the children's education. This means that he is........................
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The journalist knew the story was important, but she decided to keep it under wraps until all the facts were confirmed. This means that she decided to........................
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When the lights suddenly went out during the performance, the actors had to think on their feet and continue the show. This means that they had to........................
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The renovation attracted many young people, who believed that the facility could ........................ their interest in reading and research.
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The available books had to be carefully ........................ according to subject and level so that readers could find what they needed easily.
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The library also introduced reading clubs to ........................ students to discuss books and share ideas.
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To ensure that the facility remained useful, the management decided to ........................ new books and educational materials whenever funds became available.
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Above all, the librarian hoped to ........................ a culture of regular reading among young people in the community.
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The tree grew tall in the garden.
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She used aluminium foil to wrap the leftovers.
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The old man wore a heavy cloak.
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She bought a nice house recently.
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Obed is the new chef.
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A large number of your school mates leave the school compound immediately after school and engage in some nefarious activities, thus reaching home late. As the school prefect, write a letter to the headteacher to complain about the problem and suggest three ways the situation can be curtailed.
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You are the newly elected President of the Students’ Entrepreneurship Club in your school. Write your inaugural speech on the topic: “Every Student Should Learn a Practical Skill Before Leaving Basic School.”
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Your best friend suddenly stopped talking to you after hearing something about you from another student. You decided to find out the truth before judging your friend. Write a story about what you discovered, ending with the statement, “That day taught me never to believe everything I hear.”
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In which two ways was the mango tree important to the people of Akwadum?
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Why was the tree going to be cut down?
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Mention two things Sena did before presenting her proposal to the community.
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State two pieces of evidence Sena used to support her argument.
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Explain, in your own words, the following expressions as used in the passage: erasing a page from their history
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Explain, in your own words, the following expressions as used in the passage: sacrificed for an old tree
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Explain, in your own words, the following expressions as used in the passage: gave it character
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For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage: depended
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For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage: severe
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For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage: alternative
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For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage: dismissed
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For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage: evidence
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For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage: unique
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In two sentences of not more than six words each, state two lessons that can be learnt from Sena's actions.
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The expression “The game was like a careful dance” is an example of a/an ........................
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How did Kissiwaa turn the first game in her favour when Bediako was taking control?
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What was the final score of the match when Kissiwaa became the champion?
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The underlined expression is an example of a literary device called ........................
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How would you describe the character of Abigail’s stepmother?
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One theme presented in the extract above is ........................
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What does the villagers’ reliance on candles and lanterns reveal about their living conditions?
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Kwansah addresses Asantewaa as “Madam I-know-everything” because he feels ........................
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Who taught the class the lesson on electricity?
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In the play, Kwansah plays the role of the ........................
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The word “gently” in the first line suggests that the arrival of the stool was ........................
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The expression “A stool of gold, with secrets untold” contains an example of internal rhyme between ........................ and ........................
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What does the Golden Stool represent to the Ashanti people?
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The repetition of the word “untold” emphasizes the stool’s deep sense of ........................

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