Home » English Language (BECE 2011): Take A Test Now! Page 1 of 5Sentence completion (BECE)From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.1. The jury acquitted the man ............murder.BECE 2011 of on with from2. Ama’s essay is superior ...............that of Adzo.BECE 2011 from than over to3. I would study hard for the examination if I ........you.BECE 2011 were be am was4. I cannot tell you ............BECE 2011 what about the story is what the story is about what about is the story what is the story about5. That troublesome friend of .........is here again.BECE 2011 him he himself his6. I told you to leave my office, .......I?BECE 2011 Wasn’t Aren’t Don’t Didn’t7. Kofi travelled five days ..........BECE 2011 since now ago hence8. Kwame’s uncle, with his three friends, .........coming home tomorrow.BECE 2011 were is would be are9. I am afraid I cannot make you ..........BECE 2011 in up on out10. The plane takes ..........at noon.BECE 2011 from of to off11. Please, can I have .............salt in my soup?BECE 2011 a little more few more little more a few more12. I wish I ............my friend next week.BECE 2011 can visit shall visit could visit am visiting13. By September 2007, I ................school for nine years.BECE 2011 shall have attended have attended have been attending had attended14. ...................Aso runs short of money, what would she do?BECE 2011 If Were In case Should15. Human beings will not live forever, ..................?BECE 2011 will they shall they isn’t it does it16. I saw Esi ...............a new pair of shoes.BECE 2011 bought buys buy to buy17. Let us have a cup of tea, ...............?BECE 2011 shall we would we should we do wePage 2 of 5Synonyms (BECE)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.BECE 2011 quick unexpected strange unusual19. It is rude to talk loudly in the presence of elderly people.BECE 2011 improper impolite unwise incorrect20. The pupils grumbled about the assignment.BECE 2011 questioned complained bothered talked21. The victim could not identify the thief.BECE 2011 discover find recognize know22. Armed robbery is a very risky undertaking.BECE 2011 dangerous uncertain unacceptable dreadfulPage 3 of 5Sentence interpretation (BECE)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. 23. For all his brilliance, Kofi could not solve the problem. This means that Kofi failed to solve the problemBECE 2011 as he was clever enough as he was too clever even though he was clever for he was still clever24. The manager’s decision on the matter is cut and dried. This means that the manager’s decision isBECE 2011 unknown clear unchangeable simple25. Abla made an ass of herself at the party. This means that Abla behavedBECE 2011 foolishly unpleasantly shamefully uncontrollably26. In spite of his boasting, Mensah proved to a chicken-hearted fellow. This means that Mensah wasBECE 2011 cowardly weak stupid mean27. Efua can always talk her way out of trouble. This means that EfuaBECE 2011 is talkative is troublesome can defend herself can avoid troublePage 4 of 5Antonyms (BECE)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.BECE 2011 changed rejected discussed disliked29. Unlike his sister, Ackah is stingy.BECE 2011 friendly generous selfless sympathetic30. Serwa’s dress was decent.BECE 2011 old dirty shabby ugly31. It is compulsory for all pupils to be in school uniform for the ceremony.BECE 2011 unnecessary expected considerate optional32. Aminata is boastful about her beauty.BECE 2011 humble modest uneasy carelessPage 5 of 5Literature (BECE)From the options lettered A to D, choose the one that correctly answers each question or completes the sentence 33. A metaphor achieves the same effect as a/an ...............BECE 2011 metonymy simile paradox alliteration34. One of the following gives a clue to a character’s nature:BECE 2011 how he moves about how he feels what he thinks what he says35. Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 35 and 36The fair breeze blew; the white foam flew, The furrow followed free; We were the first that burst Into the silent seaThe dominant sound device used in the extract isBECE 2011 alliteration onomatopoeia rhyme pun36. The device in the extract helps to express theBECE 2011 whiteness of the foam silence of the sea fairness of the weather smoothness of the movement37. A good novel or play both entertains andBECE 2011 warns condemns preaches teaches38. A character that develops in a play or novel in the course of the work is known asBECE 2011 round sound flat complete39. Which of the following best help(s) to develop the plot of a novel or play?BECE 2011 Literary devices Characters Setting Style40. A lyric is usually fairly short andBECE 2011 tells a short story is sung to send a child to sleep praises a dead person expresses thoughts and feelings Loading...12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940Show paginatorHide paginator Take more test Share this:Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
