Nyansapɔ wisdom knot — symbol of wisdom, ingenuity, and patience

English Language2000

BECE · 40 questions · Answers included

40 questions

1

Mr. Kobi was sorry about the headmaster's early retirement because

2

Which of the following is not true of the headmaster?

3

Brief in the passage means

4

According to the passage, Mr. Smith was

5

The retiring headmaster said he would continue ...... the school.

6

People like to watch television because it

7

The writer feels that children should

8

Poses in the passage means

9

According to the passage, which of the following is not true about television?

10

From the passage, we realise that the writer ......

11

The Headmaster asked the school prefect to summon a meeting of the Students' Council.

12

The attitude of the security officer was very hostile .

13

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

14

The auditor's job was to go over the accounts carefully.

15

The paint used for the outside of the building was durable .

16

Musa told his friend to mind his own business . This means that Musa's friend should ......

17

Mother buys the best clothes for Patrick because he is the apple of her eye . This means that Patrick is ......

18

It is difficult for most people to make ends meet these days. This means most people ......

19

Esi was so good a leader that we were all encouraged to take a leaf out of her book . This means we were all encouraged to ......

20

Before I left for the market, I asked my neighbour to keep an eye on my children. This means my neighbour should ......

21

My friend did everything to hinder my work.

22

It is wise to preserve works of art for the future.

23

The director engaged Mary as a sales woman.

24

This soil is very fertile for the growing of vegetables.

25

Formerly , we walked a very long distance to attend school.

26

When the lights went off, I ...... my supper.

27

The factory had to ...... many workers because of the fall in production.

28

We ...... to play a return match last Friday.

29

It was not obvious ...... he was pointing to.

30

I have forgotten all ...... you told me.

31

Selfish people always consider ...... first.

32

...... the watch is old, it is still working.

33

Teye asked me how ...... French I knew.

34

Kwaku's evidence ...... to be checked.

35

The headmistress said they could not postpone ...... the school any longer.

36

You know very well that it was no fault of ......

37

You are not hurt, ......?

38

I don't mind ...... home early.

39

All ...... is good health.

40

If anyone greets you, it is polite to return ...... greeting.