5 Likely 2024 BECE English Language Essay Questions and Answers

In this very important write-up, I provide suggested answers to 5 likely BECE 2024 English Language Essay Questions.
The suggested essay answers are for friendly letters or informal letters and the questions were taken from 16 BECE Essay Questions to Watch in 2024, Attempt the LAST 5 First

There has not been a BECE Examination in recent times without a question on informal letters.

We believe that providing answers to likely examination questions helps our students and teachers towards effective preparation.

The 5 Likely 2024 BECE Essay Questions with Answers provided should serve as a guide to our BECE and even WASSCE candidates who seek to obtain Grade 1 or A in the English Language paper.

Now let us take a look at the 5 Likely 2024 BECE Essay Questions and Answers one after the other.

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Likely 2024 BECE English Language Essay Questions and Answers – No 1

Question 1: Write a letter to your friend explaining three reasons why our parents must pay taxes to the government.

Suggested Answer:

Focus International School,

P.O. Box Lg6,

Legon, Accra.

17^th April 2024

Dear Brother Ebo,

It has been a while since I got in touch with you, but I do not doubt that you are doing well. I hope Aunty Grace and Baby Jane are doing very well. I miss them so much and look forward to reuniting with the family when school vacates.

Two weeks ago, I had a chat with Mum and Dad, and they made it clear that they are doing all they can to avoid paying taxes to the government. I tried to explain things to them, but they were not ready to listen.

I am therefore writing this letter to you to explain three reasons why I believe our parents must pay taxes to the government.

Taxes, according to Mr. Atto, my social studies teacher at school, is a compulsory contribution by individuals and businesses to the government to raise revenue for several good reasons.

Brother Ebo, I believe that the decision of Mum and Dad not to pay taxes is wrong due to the good reasons why people must pay taxes.

Foremost, the government uses the tax collected to develop the country. If the government does not get taxes, it will be impossible for the government to run the country well. So if our parents decide not to pay the tax, it means the government cannot improve and develop the country for us.

Again, once our parents pay taxes, the government can raise enough revenue to build new schools, hospitals, and roads. The Free SHSs we are enjoying today are financed through taxes as well. If we fail to get more taxes, we cannot keep providing Free SHS to the children of Ghana.

Finally, our parents need to pay taxes because, the government can raise more money to pay public sector workers such as teachers, doctors, and police officers who work in public institutions. The salaries of my teachers are paid out of these taxes, hence encouraging mum and dad to honour their tax obligations to the government is a good thing to do.

Those who do not pay taxes are not good citizens and can be arrested. I do not want our parents to be arrested hence, Brother Ebo, do your best to explain these to mum and dad. I know they will listen to you.

Please send my greetings to Aunty Grace and Baby Jane, and hope to see you all again.

Yours sincerely,

Paa-Joe

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Likely 2024 BECE English Language Essay Questions and Answers – No 2

Question: Write a letter to your brother and give him three reasons why you want to study a particular programme at the SHS.

Suggested Answer:

Focus International School,

P.O. Box Lg6,

Legon, Accra.

17^th April, 2024

Hello Francis,

I hope you are doing well and in good health. I am doing well and also preparing for our upcoming mock for the 2024 BECE which is scheduled to be written in June.

Unless, I forget, how is Grandma Joyce, Johnson, and Jack his little poppy? I am very sure they are all doing very well.

Brother Francis, I am writing this letter to help you know the programme I want to study at the SHS after the BECE and to also give you three reasons why I want to study that particular programme.

Mum has been trying to convince me to study General Arts, but I have an interest in Home Economics instead. This programme happens to be the one I intend to study at the SHS in 2024.

The reasons for the choice are that, foremost, I want to gain practical knowledge and skills after my secondary education which can help me start a small business as a caterer. If I learn general arts as mum is suggesting, I will not attain this objective.

Furthermore, my career ambition is to become a famous chef, I am not sure being a general art student can help me become what I want to be in the future. Since I intend to work in a big hotel in the future as a chef, home economics at the SHS will give me the foundation I need.

Finally, Brother Francis, I love cooking, and it is my hobby. During Aunty Jane’s wedding, I was part of those who cooked and baked all the nice meals for the wedding. I loved everything that was done in the kitchen by the professional chefs and caterers and so, I want to take after them.

I believe, for these reasons, you are convinced enough to help me choose my schools and Home Economics programmes during the BECE registration.

Well, I have to get back to my books now. Kindly send my greetings to the entire family, especially Grandma Joyce.

Yours sincerely,

Paa-Joe

Likely 2024 BECE English Langauge Essay Questions and Answers –  No 3

Question: Your friend has invited you to his birthday party, give him three reasons why you cannot attend the party.

Suggested Answer:

Focus International School,

P.O. Box Lg6,

Legon, Accra.

17^th April, 2024

Hello Bertrand,

It was great to hear from you last week, and I felt excited that you are making study progress with your school work.

I’ve been meaning to write this all-important reply to your letter since I got your last letter, but things kept cropping up, and I’m afraid I haven’t done so until now. But it is better late than never.

I am so excited you are planning your 16^th Birthday with Mum, and thanks for the invitation for the party. I have been looking forward to such an opportunity to see you again since I moved to Kumasi to stay with my Uncle, however; it will not be possible for me to attend your 16^th Birthday party.

One of the reasons why I cannot come to Accra for the party is that my uncle who I am currently living with in Kumasi is also celebrating his wedding on the same day. This means it will be difficult for me to come to Accra.

Again, the entire family will be traveling from Accra to Kumasi for his wedding ceremony. If I come to Accra, the entire family will be in Kumasi and my uncle has already objected to my leaving.

Since I left Accra four years ago, Mum and Dad have been longing to see me again. They will be coming to Kumasi for the wedding and are so excited to see me again. This means I cannot disappoint them.

Due to the above reasons, I cannot travel to Accra for my birthday. I am sure you understand the current situation and will forgive me. I look forward to your 17^th birthday and will be around to celebrate with you.

Kindly send my warmest greetings to your Mum and everyone.

Yours sincerely,

Paa-Joe

Likely 2024 BECE English Language Essay Questions and Answers –  No 4

Question: You have received news that your younger brother has been hospitalized; write a letter to him explaining three reasons why he should get well soon.

Suggested Answer:

Focus International School,

P.O. Box Lg6,

Legon-Accra.

17^th April, 2024

Dearest Gerald,

Sadly, you were not around on my graduation day, and I felt terrible about you being sick. Mummy told me you are still on admission at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

I hope you are getting better. I thought I would drop you a line to check on your health and to see If you have got over your flu yet.

Your birthday is just a month away, and I do not want you to celebrate it while sick and on admission. I do not think such a birthday party will be fun. I do not want you to miss it, hence I am praying to God to heal you ahead of the day. There are three reasons you need to get well soon.

You know that, the first term examination is just around the corner, and you need to take part in that examination. Already, you have missed some lessons, but I am sure, you can catch up and top your class. I do not want you to miss this examination because the head teacher has promised to award all pupils who do well in the examination.

You know you are good at operating the computer in the study room very well. Since you got hospitalized, I have not been able to use the computer. I do not even know where the story books Aunty Mawusi gave us. It is my prayer that you get well soon and come home so that you can teach me how to use the computer and the location of the books as well.

Kindly get well soon. I miss you and look forward to visiting you on Saturday. Your classmates miss you too and have been asking when you will come back. They sent their warm greetings as well.

Get well soon.

Yours sincerely,

Paa-Joe

Likely 2024 BECE English Language Essay Questions and Answers –  No 5

Question: Write a letter to your best friend explaining three things you are doing to pass your BECE.

Suggested Answer:

Focus International School,

P.O. Box Lg6,

Legon-Accra.

17^th April, 2024

Hello Bertrand,

It was great to hear from you last week through your mum, who brought your letter to me at home. I am really excited that you would like to come for a visit next month.

In your last letter, you asked me to explain three things I am doing to pass my BECE.

As you are aware, the BECE will be written in June this year, hence to make sure I am ready for the examination I have started attending an extra tuition class on weekends at Teacher Bentum’s residence. This is to help me improve my Mathematics and Integrated Science performance.

Again, I have designed my timetable for studying at home after school and in the evenings. Before this, I was lazy and spent much of my time playing video games on the computer. I have realized I need to start working hard if I want to gain admission to a category A school and study Business.

As part of my preparation for the BECE, I have joined a well-organized study group formed by the Science and Social Studies teachers for discussion topics in these subjects. It is helping me to be able to explain and discuss the topics of these subjects. Through this, I am also learning from my colleagues.

I am confident that these things I am doing will help me to get ready for the examination and come out with flying colours.

In your reply, kindly share with me, how your graduation ceremony to form one went. I just can’t wait to read about it.

Until then, stay blessed and good

Yours ever,

Paa-Joe

I hope that the suggestions answers to the 5 Likely 2024 BECE Essay Questions will serve as a guide to all BECE candidates and English language teachers as we enter another examination period.

The writer has taught English language, Social Studies, and Pre Technically Skills at the JHS level for over 10 years and will welcome an opportunity to help students and schools excel in any of these subjects.

Private secondary schools that need an experienced Business Management, Management in Living, or Social Studies teacher can contact him as well.

Take note that these questions are not Apor in any way. Also, note that BECE students will not be required to write lengthy essays like those here. They need to appreciate the approach, the points raised, and the development of their sentences.

Source: Wisdom Hammond | Ghanaeducation.org