16. I saw Esi ……………a new pair of shoes.
A. bought
B. buy C. buys D. to buy
17. Let us have a cup of tea, ……………?
A. do we
B. shall we
C. should we
D. would we
2011 BECE English Language Past Questions and Answers
SECTION B
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.
A. quick
B. strange
C. unexpected
D. unusual
19. It is rude to talk loudly in the presence of elderly people.
A. impolite B. incorrect C. improper D. unwise
20. The pupils grumbled about the assignment.
A. bothered
B. complained
C. talked
D. questioned
21. The victim could not identify the thief.
A. discover
B. find
C. know
D. recognize
22. Armed robbery is a very risky undertaking.
A. dangerous
B. dreadful
C. unacceptable
D. uncertain
SECTION C
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 problem
A. as he was clever enough
B. even though he was clever
C. as he was too clever
D. for he was still clever
24. The manager‟s decision on the matter is cut and dried. This means that the manager‟s decision is
A. clear
B. simple
C. unchangeable
D. unknown
25. Abla made an ass of herself at the party. This means that Abla behaved
A. foolishly
B. shamefully
C. uncontrollably
D. unpleasantly