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BECE 2025 ENGLISH LANGUAGE I
PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
Choose from the options A to D, the one which
most suitably completes each sentence.
1. We saw ___ people in the room.
A. a
little
B.
much
C.
plenty
D.
many
2. Anita prepared a delicious meal for her
___.
A.
sisters-in-law
B.
sister-in-law
C.
sisters-in-laws
D.
sisters'-in-laws
3. We always ___ the lights before going to
bed.
A.
off
B.
put off
C.
put out
D.
out
4. Although there were ten beautiful bags in
the shop, Sandra liked ___ of them.
A.
both
B.
each
C.
neither
D.
none
5. If it rained, the farmer ___ his
seeds.
A.
will have sowed
B.
will sow
C.
would have sowed
D.
would sow
6. Put the books on the shelf, ___?
A.
do you
B.
have you
C.
will you
D.
may you
7. The laptop is ___ than the other two.
A.
expensive more rather
B.
expensive rather more
C.
more expensive rather
D.
rather more expensive
8. Our dog ___ barking since the stranger
entered the house.
A.
has been
B.
is
C.
was
D.
would be
9. To ___ did you deliver the message?
A.
who
B.
whoever
C.
whom
D.
whomever
10. The coach advised the two players to
cooperate with ___.
A.
each other
B.
each one
C.
ourselves
D.
themselves
11. Their gardener was ___ old to work.
A.
even
B.
so
C.
too
D.
very
12. Selfish people always consider ___
first.
A.
herself
B.
myself
C.
ourselves
D.
themselves
13. Enrollment has increased ___ the new
classroom was built.
A.
since
B.
until
C.
when
D.
while
From the options A to D, the correct reported speech for the sentence
in Question 14 below is
14. Amarh asked Tettey, "did you see the
new student yesterday?"
Amarh asked Tettey ___
A.
whether he saw the new student yesterday
B.
if he had seen the new student yesterday
C.
did he see the new student the previous day
D.
if he had seen the new student the previous day
From the options A to D, the correct passive form of the sentence in Question 15 below is
15. Had they completed the project before the
deadline?
___
the project been completed by them before the deadline?
A.
Has
B.
Had
C.
Was
D.
Were
Section B
Choose from the options A to D, the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence
16. Nobody paid any attention to the workers'
demands.
A.
agitations
B.
complaints
C.
objections
D.
requests
17. It was forecast that there
would be a thunderstorm in the evening.
A.
broadcast
B.
calculated
C.
observed
D.
predicted
18. His dubious attitude has
made him lose all his good friends.
A.
deceitful
B.
disrespectful
C.
untrue
D.
unforgiving
19. Paul purposely left the
door open.
A.
carelessly
B.
hurriedly
C.
intentionally
D.
occasionally
20. The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
A.
clear
B.
detailed
C.
interesting
D.
realistic
Section C
In each of the following sentences, a group of words has been underlined.
Choose from the options A to D, the one that best explains the
underlined group of words.
21. She tried to throw dust in our eyes.
This means that she tried to ___
A.
cheat us
B.
deceive us
C.
fight us
D.
make us blind
22. On seeing the angry mob approaching the
school, our school prefect told us to take to our heels. This
means that the prefect told us to ___
A.
hurry up
B.
join them
C.
run away
D.
walk gracefully
23. Aminu is full of himself.
This means that Aminu is ___
A.
arrogant
B.
dangerous
C.
greedy
D.
quarrelsome
24. I learnt to paddle my own canoe.
This means that I ___
A.
am independent and need no help from others
B.
do not interfere in other people’s matters
C.
have no help in my fishing business
D.
work hard to feed myself and my family
25. The two boys have often been at loggerheads
with each other. This means that they ___
A.
are usually seen walking together
B.
have often exchanged ideas
C.
have often had strong disagreements
D.
usually have the same views on issues
Section D
Choose from the options A to D, the one that
is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word to fill the
gap in each sentence.
26. Those children think their uncle is miserly
yet he is ___ to strangers.
A.
friendly
B.
generous
C. strict
D.
wicked
27. The minister publicly rebukes
his assistant and always ___ his secretary.
A.
advises
B.
commends
C.
embraces
D.
harasses
28. Though we expected ___, the judge handled
the case with partiality.
A.
fairness
B.
happiness
C.
patience
D.
seriousness
29. He loves taking hasty
decisions so he never makes ___ moves.
A.
calculated
B.
smart
C.
delayed
D.
final
30. The Policeman was reported to have concealed
the evidence, but ___ it to the Jury.
A.
disclosed
B.
gathered
C.
found
D.
planted
Section
E
In the following passage, the numbered gaps
indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage are
four options arranged in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose
from the options provided the word that is most suitable.
Part B - ORAL LANGUAGE [UNIT II]
Choose from the options A to D, the one which
has the same initial consonant sound as the word underlined in the sentences
below.
Akuba was trained as an accountant. After
graduation, she went out to -31- employment. She visited several firms
but was -32- in securing a job. Afiba, her friend, finally advised her
to read the newspapers for -33- of vacant positions. Fortunately, a
reputable company was looking for a -34- accountant who was -35-
in financial reporting. Akuba immediately submitted her application, attended
an interview, and within a week, she received an appointment letter. Her
patience and perseverance had finally paid off.
31.
A.
search
B.
seek
C.
look
D.
request
32.
A.
unfortunate
B.
unlucky
C.
unsuccessful
D.
disappointed
33.
A.
information
B.
advertisements
C.
announcements
D.
notices
34.
A.
certified
B.
responsible
C.
skilled
D.
professional
35.
A.
proficient
B.
knowledgeable
C.
specialized
D. competent
PART B
ORAL LANGUAGE
Choose from the options A to D, the one which has the same initial consonant sound as the word underlined in the sentences below:
UNIT I
36. We won the game easily.
A.
giant
B.
gentle
C.
general
D.
goat
37. She received a beautiful psalm.
A.
sand
B.
psalm
C.
shall
D.
page
38. The car sped around the curve.
A.
chain
B.
cell
C.
colonel
D.
cite
[UNIT II]
Choose from the options A to D, the one which
has the same
vowel sound as the
word underlined in the sentences below:
39. The queue moved slowly, yet
no one seemed to mind.
A.
quest
B.
fee
C.
few
D.
cool
40. The city grew quieter with each passing hour.
A.
bowl
B.
your
C.
owl
D.
tour
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