BECE English Language Past Questions 2022

Selfish people always consider .... first.

For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage: (i) highly; (ii) pamper; (iii) manage; (iv) installed; (v) flourish.

Explain, in your own words, the following expressions as used in the passage: (i) order of the day; (ii) tongues began to wag; (iii) in league with.

"Akwesi let the cat out of the bag." (i) What did Akwesi do? (ii) Why did he let the cat out of the bag?

What were two of the problems that car owners faced?

"...he decided to do things differently." (i) Identify two of the things that Akwesi did differently. (ii) List two adjectives that can be used to describe Akwesi's drivers.

Write two things Ogboo did that showed that he did not pamper his children.

Write a letter to your friend describing two ways in which you prepared for your father's birthday party and tell him/her what made the party a memorable one.

Write an interesting story that ends with the expression: Unfortunately I realized when it was too late that my friend was a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Write an article for publication in your school magazine on the topic: My Role Model and how he/she has Influenced me.

The animal will perish under this condition. [Choose the word opposite in meaning to "perish"]

They said the film was ancient but I found it ......

The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone. [Choose the word opposite in meaning to "demolition"]

Dora was exhausted after the exercise. [Choose the word opposite in meaning to "exhausted"]

Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much. [Choose the word opposite in meaning to "early"]

Kim is full of himself. This means that Kim is

These herbs grow here in leaps and bounds. This means that the herbs grow

That tailor always takes pains over his sewing. This means that the tailor

When the old woman heard the sound of the gun-shots, her hair stood on end. This means that the old woman

Paul shed crocodile tears when his friend failed the exam. This means that Paul

The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers. [Find the word closest in meaning to "welfare"]

Soraya is very lively today. [Find the word closest in meaning to "lively"]

Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls. [Find the word closest in meaning to "slaughtered"]

Have you enough money to buy a house? [Find the word closest in meaning to "enough"]

Her ambition is to own a private jet. [Find the word closest in meaning to "ambition"]

Their gardener was ..... old to work.

I have been in this country ....... three years.

Akesi's mother was not satisfied ... his explanation.

I know you are ......, Esi.

The accident occurred ...... the driver's mistakes.

Enyonam asked her friend to ..... her a pen.

What ..... Kwadwo and Adwoa doing when you left the shop?

The students did not give any reason ...... being late.

Remy looks forward to .... Jane at the party.

There is ... water in the fridge.

People who live in unhygienic environments easily ... Cholera.

Deon said he heard the parrot .....

She bakes bread as a means ........ making an extra income.

If the family house had been maintained properly, it ....... collapsed.