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

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Question 1 of 15

1. Jasper lamented the loss of his pet.

BECE 2007

Question 1 of 15

Question 2 of 15

2. Most Ghanaians were optimistic about the Black Stars winning the African Cup.

BECE 2009

Question 2 of 15

Question 3 of 15

3. After the hard day’s work he returned home completely exhausted.

BECE 2000

Question 3 of 15

Question 4 of 15

4. Senyo tried in vain to stop his friend from stealing the kitten.

BECE 2007

Question 4 of 15

Question 5 of 15

5. Araba was saddened because she failed to win the beauty contest.

BECE 2008

Question 5 of 15

Question 6 of 15

6. The audience applauded the actors at the end of the play.

BECE 2007

Question 6 of 15

Question 7 of 15

7. The talented footballer scored three goals.

BECE 2008

Question 7 of 15

Question 8 of 15

8. The meal is delicious.

BECE 2007

Question 8 of 15

Question 9 of 15

9. Charles behaved in an unruly manner towards his teacher.

BECE 2008

Question 9 of 15

Question 10 of 15

10. Nortey was industrious so he was duly rewarded.

BECE 2001

Question 10 of 15

Question 11 of 15

11. The indigenous people provided the labour during the building of the school.

BECE 2009

Question 11 of 15

Question 12 of 15

12. Our dependable goalkeeper saved us from disgrace.

BECE 2005

Question 12 of 15

Question 13 of 15

13. Jane is always immaculately dressed.

BECE 2010

Question 13 of 15

Question 14 of 15

14. The priest resisted the temptation to steal.

BECE 2002

Question 14 of 15

Question 15 of 15

15. Appiah is a talented football player.

BECE 2005

Question 15 of 15


 

Also take a test on:

English-Antonyms (BECE)
English-Sentence interpretation (BECE)
English-Sentence completion (BECE)

 

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