Ahead of the 2026 BECE, groups of candidates have solved five likely examination questions based on five topics with high rates of being examined by WAEC on 4th May, 2026. The essays or compositions have not been edited in any way. They have been presented in their orginal states.
All the topic areas and the questions, along with the solutions provided by the candidates, have been shared in this post.
The questions and solutions would help other candidates to be able to solve similar questions.
In addition, it will help candidates to practice with the most likely topics and questions.
Teachers of English can deploy these questions for discussions and group essay assignments as well.
The five English composition topics covered in this composition post.
1. Article for publication
2. Speech writing
3. Narrative essay
4. Formal letter
5. Informal letter
4 Critical sections of essay marking that students must work on while answering these questions to score high marks.
COME is the acronym for marking essays at the BECE and WASSCE. This means Content, Organization, Mechanical Accuracy and Expression.
The Five English Composition Questions Answered The Candidates
One key aspect of the 2026 BECE English Language paper is that English composition section from which candidates are scored over 30.
BECE English Essays Written by 2026 Candidates With Solutions – Question 1 and Solution
1. Write an article for publication on the impact of illegal mining on the Ghanaian environment in a nation newspaper.
Group 1: Article on Illegal Mining (Galamsey)
Galamsey’s Impact On the Ghanaian Environment Written by: Group One Members, Amrahia Community School
Illegal mining, also known as galamsey, has been at war with the Ghanaian people for decades. It has caused many disturbing factors such as water pollution, destruction of our lush forest, and land degradation. In this write-up, we shall discuss more details of how this phenomenphenomenon causesreadful problems.
To begin with, contamination of water bodies is one battle Ghanaians are fighting. Mercury and cyanide have become the main habitants of water bodies, destroying everything in them. They make water impure and undrinkable, which makes people scramble to get clean and pure water for domestic use.
In addition to the above, destruction of our lush forest reserves and habitats is a dreadful impact of this problem. Virgin forests are cleared for galamsey with the use of complex tools, which leads to soil erosion and leaves the land infertile for any form of productivity, such as farming or building of houses.
Moreover, Ghanaians facing major health problems is an unforgettable impact of illegal mining. Scientists have confirmed that heavy metals such as mercury and cyanide are harmful to human health, hence causing factors like deformity of children born from mothers who drink contaminated water.
In all, this war cannot be curbed by the citizens alone but with the help of the government and other nations. As the saying goes, “United we stand, divided we fall.” Together let’s put a stop to illegal mining.
BECE English Essays Written by 2026 Candidates With Solutions – Question 2 with solution
2. As the guest speaker at the Independence Day Celebration in your community. Write a speech to be read at the event on the theme “Importance of Ghana’s Independence to Children ”.
A SPEECH DELIVERED BY BRIGHT AMPOFO, AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 10:00 AM ON THE THEME: IMPORTANCE OF GHANA’S INDEPENDENCE TO CHILDREN
Mr. Chairman, Our Honoured Honourable Members of Parliament, Chief of Amrahia, Distinguished Community Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. It is an honour to stand before you to deliver this speech on the theme: Importance of Ghana’s Independence to children.
To begin with, Ghana’s independence has provided a safe and resourceful environment for the upcoming generation. After Ghana gained her independence, resource management without interference from foreigners became possible, therefore leaving some for the upcoming generation .
Also, it has helped sustain the Ghanaian culture. Colonization got rid of certain important Ghanaian cultural beliefs, but independence has allowed for cultural preservation to express ourselves through our dance, dresses, food, and language, giving us the free will to embrace and practice our cultural beliefs .
Moreover, after independence, the Ghanaian society is able to exercise majority of their rights, amplifying their voices globally and resisting external forces. Mr. Chairman, since 1957, Ghana’s independence has brought about numerous benefits to our generation as a whole.
In conclusion, fellow students and distinguished guests, it is clear that the independence we celebrate today is not just a historical event, but a living foundation for our future. It has given us the precious gift of our own culture, the protection of our rights, and the management of our own resources for the generations yet to come. As children of this great nation, let us honor this independence by taking our studies seriously and preparing ourselves to be the leaders Ghana needs tomorrow.
Thank you for your attention, and may we always cherish the freedom our ancestors fought so hard to achieve.
Question 3 and Suggested Solution – BECE English Essays Written by 2026 Candidates
3. Write an interesting story that explains the expression “A bird in hand is better than two in the bush.”
Group 2: Story on “A Bird in Hand”
Title: Value What You Have and Not What Is Yet To Come
Written by: Group 2
Karen and Jasmine were very close friends. They met in the early days of kindergarten, and they have been inseparable since then. Even though they were very close, they came from different family backgrounds; Karen was from a financially unstable family, while Jasmine, on the other hand, was well-to-do.
After their Junior High School education, they got separated into different second-cycle institutions. Karen, knowing that she was from a humble home, invested her time in her studies. Jasmine, on the other hand, was very arrogant and mean, but she still performed very well in her studies.
They both applied for scholarships to the university. Jasmine applied for two scholarships, and Karen applied for one. Karen and Jasmine got accepted by the same institution. Just like her, Jasmine declined the offer, thinking she would be accepted by the other institution; unfortunately, she got declined.
At that time, Jasmine’s family had gone bankrupt due to some partnership deals that led to fraud. Jasmine then realized that she had made a big mistake and risked her future. “Truly,” she said, “a bird in hand is better than two in the bush.”
The next under the BECE English Essays Written by 2026 Candidates With Solutions is a forma letter question
4. Write a letter to the minister of education on three ways to improve computing education in your school.
Group 4: Formal Letter to the Minister of Education
Am-com School,
P.O Box DS 670,
Dansoman, Accra
15th April, 2026
Minister of Education,
PO Box LG 240,
Legon, Accra.
Dear Sir,
WAYS OF IMPROVING COMPUTING EDUCATION IN MY SCHOOL
I am privileged and honoured to write to you this letter. Computing in my school has become less interesting because it is mostly about the theory aspect. Students need more of the practical aspect to make computing more engaging. In this letter, I will suggest three ways of improving computing education in my school.
To begin with, a way of improving computing education is by introducing Virtual Learning Environments and Virtual Laboratories. Due to lack of resources, students are being denied access to physical laboratories to conduct experiments. The introduction of Virtual Laboratories gives students adequate access to tools needed for conducting experiments, making them more interesting and efficient.
Also, the introduction of more enhanced computing gadgets helps to improve computing education. Enhanced gadgets give students the go-ahead to perform quality and more interesting experiments, engaging more students in the field of computing.
Moreover, the introduction of well-trained computing experts to teach students new and interesting topics contributes to the improvement of computing education. These well-trained experts will help students dive deeper into the topics with more practicals, giving them a better understanding of the field.
To draw the curtains, I hope all these three solid points will make you come to light and conclude that there is a need for the improvement of computing education in schools.
Yours faithfully,
Signed
Ben Kudus
The last of the BECE English Essays Written by 2026 Candidates With Solutions is a friendly letter
5. Write a letter to your pen pal in Lome, Togo, and explain the challenges BECE candidates face in learning French.
Group 3 (Nella): Letter to a Penpal about French
Am-Com School,
P.O. BOX DS 690,
Dansoman, Accra.
15th April, 2026
Bonjour Satnin,
I hope you are doing well. I was so happy to receive your letter on the 4th of April asking about my performance in French. Though I was happy to receive your letter, the overall performance of BECE candidates in Ghana recently is very poor. Thus, in this letter, three of these challenges will be highlighted.
First of all, a main challenge battling the performance of BECE candidates in French is the lack of adequate French teachers. In Ghana, there are only a few French teachers, and even fewer of them are highly qualified. Just imagine, if a teacher is tending to students with their little or sometimes wrong knowledge, how do you expect these students to pass in French?
Furthermore, a challenge BECE candidates are facing is the lack of proper and high-level French textbooks. In Ghana, there are barely any French textbooks, and the few we have are only about ABCDs and numbers. Students do not have adequate textbooks to learn French, leading to their disgraceful performance.
A factor contributing to the poor French performance is the little attention being paid to the French course. Schools, parents, and students do not regard French as an important subject and pay little attention to it. They rather focus on subjects like Maths, Science, or English because they think French is not important.
To conclude, French is such a beautiful language, yet the challenges are making BECE candidates hate and fail in French. I believe that if these challenges were tackled and solved, there would be a vast improvement. Thank you for your time, love you, and please write back as soon as possible.
Your bestie,
Nella
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