English Language Objectives Test – Paper 1 – 00107/BECE – June 2025

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.

5.  If it rained, the farmer…….his seeds.

From the options A to D, the correct reported speech for the sentence in Question 14 below is:

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?

SECTION B

Choose from the options A to D, the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

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….

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…….

25. The two boys have often been at loggerheads with each other. This means that they…….

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.

27. The minister publicly rebukes his assistant and always………his secretary.

28. Though we expected…., the judge handled the case with partiality.

29. He loves taking hasty decisions, so he never makes……..moves.

30. The Policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but…….it to the Jury.

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 most suitable word.

Akuba was trained as an accountant. After graduation, she went out to –16– employment. She visited several firms but was –17– in securing a job. Afiba, her friend, finally advised her to read the newspapers for –18– of vacant positions. Fortunately, a reputable company was looking for a –19– accountant who was –20– 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.

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PART B – ORAL LANGUAGE
[UNIT I]

Choose from the options A to D, the one which has the same initial consonant sound as the word underlined in the sentences below.

36. We won the game easily.

37. She received a beautiful psalm.

38. The car sped around the curve.

[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.

40. The city grew quieter with each passing hour.