BECE English Language Mock 1 (Free Online Mock)

1. PART A

LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

SECTION A

From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence. There are 15 questions under this subheading.

You shouldn’t work so late, ………?

2. Kwasi, you are coming to see me tomorrow, ………….?

3. The government has set ……a committee on education.

4. We should always be proud ………….our motherland.

5. I was given ………money than you were given.

6. 6. After Roderick ……….the dress, he looked round for a pair of shoes that would match it.

7. 7. This secret should remain ………you and me.

8. 8. Mr Tawiah regularly ………….late in the night.

9. 9. Finish the work quickly and ………your exercise books.

10. Many people have been invited, but ……………..will be employed.

11. 11. Akua was …………..that she won four prizes.

12. 12. The white horse is ………..than the black one.

13. 13. By the end of the day, I ………….the house.

14. 14. The students set …………..early on their journey.

15. 15. The harder you study, ……..your chance of success.

16. SECTION B

Choose from the alternatives lettered A to E the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence. This instruction is for Question 16 to 20

16. Everybody should have a goal in life.

17. 17. All my clothes are outmoded.

18. 18. Adiza’s mother prepares very palatable dishes.

19. 19. The Manager was dismissed for gross inefficiency.

20. 20. There is no need to do rash work.

21. 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.

This is for Q21 to 25

21. It’s only 2 o’clock, Martin. You needn’t go yet . This means that Martin ………

22. 22. She did her best to keep on the right side of her teacher. This means she did her best not to ………….her teacher.

23. 23. Since the thief came out of prison he has turned over a new leaf. This means he has

24. 24. The judge turned a deaf ear to what the murderer said. This means the judge …………

25. 25. Even though I don’t talk to her, I will give the devil his due. This means I will ……… her.

26. SECTION D
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence. Q26-30

26. The boxer displayed a high degree of bravery in the fight.

27. 27. Some people prefer to eat lean meat.

28. 28. Musa was arrested for printing counterfeit cedi notes.

29. Issa was very rude to his teacher.

30. This baby is very energetic for his age.