Paper 1 – CBT Mode | 2024 BECE English Studies Objective

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

Agriculture is the main occupation of people in Nigeria, especially those in the rural areas. It plays a major role in the lives of the people.

Agriculture provides employment. Many people depend on it to make a living. More than 65% of strong and healthy people in the country practice one type of agriculture or the other such as farming, fishing, poultry and keeping animals.

Apart from this, agriculture provides food for the large population of the country. Everybody needs food whether one is a farmer, doctor, teacher, scientist or a preacher. Whatever profession one belongs to, one must eat, and, food comes from agriculture. Food supplied by agriculture includes: yams, beans, plantain, guinea corn, beef, fish, chicken, etc.

Different industries produce the goods we use with materials gotten from agriculture. Textile industries use cotton to make clothes. Industries that produce tyres make use of rubber, soap making industries depend on palm oil, while shoe industries rely on skin they get from animals. Therefore, agriculture provides raw materials for industries.

Furthermore, agriculture provides money for government. When farmers export crops like cocoa, groundnuts and yams to other countries, they pay taxes to the government. At times, big farmers and businessmen import agricultural materials like fishing nets, fertilizers, tractors, and drugs for treating fish, fowls and other animals. Government collects taxes on all of these.

The main livelihood of most Nigerians according to the passage is _______.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

Agriculture is the main occupation of people in Nigeria, especially those in the rural areas. It plays a major role in the lives of the people.

Agriculture provides employment. Many people depend on it to make a living. More than 65% of strong and healthy people in the country practice one type of agriculture or the other such as farming, fishing, poultry and keeping animals.

Apart from this, agriculture provides food for the large population of the country. Everybody needs food whether one is a farmer, doctor, teacher, scientist or a preacher. Whatever profession one belongs to, one must eat, and, food comes from agriculture. Food supplied by agriculture includes: yams, beans, plantain, guinea corn, beef, fish, chicken, etc.

Different industries produce the goods we use with materials gotten from agriculture. Textile industries use cotton to make clothes. Industries that produce tyres make use of rubber, soap making industries depend on palm oil, while shoe industries rely on skin they get from animals. Therefore, agriculture provides raw materials for industries.

Furthermore, agriculture provides money for government. When farmers export crops like cocoa, groundnuts and yams to other countries, they pay taxes to the government. At times, big farmers and businessmen import agricultural materials like fishing nets, fertilizers, tractors, and drugs for treating fish, fowls and other animals. Government collects taxes on all of these.

Many people depend on agriculture because __________.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

Agriculture is the main occupation of people in Nigeria, especially those in the rural areas. It plays a major role in the lives of the people.

Agriculture provides employment. Many people depend on it to make a living. More than 65% of strong and healthy people in the country practice one type of agriculture or the other such as farming, fishing, poultry and keeping animals.

Apart from this, agriculture provides food for the large population of the country. Everybody needs food whether one is a farmer, doctor, teacher, scientist or a preacher. Whatever profession one belongs to, one must eat, and, food comes from agriculture. Food supplied by agriculture includes: yams, beans, plantain, guinea corn, beef, fish, chicken, etc.

Different industries produce the goods we use with materials gotten from agriculture. Textile industries use cotton to make clothes. Industries that produce tyres make use of rubber, soap making industries depend on palm oil, while shoe industries rely on skin they get from animals. Therefore, agriculture provides raw materials for industries.

Furthermore, agriculture provides money for government. When farmers export crops like cocoa, groundnuts and yams to other countries, they pay taxes to the government. At times, big farmers and businessmen import agricultural materials like fishing nets, fertilizers, tractors, and drugs for treating fish, fowls and other animals. Government collects taxes on all of these.

According to the passage, which of the following is not true?

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

Agriculture is the main occupation of people in Nigeria, especially those in the rural areas. It plays a major role in the lives of the people.

Agriculture provides employment. Many people depend on it to make a living. More than 65% of strong and healthy people in the country practice one type of agriculture or the other such as farming, fishing, poultry and keeping animals.

Apart from this, agriculture provides food for the large population of the country. Everybody needs food whether one is a farmer, doctor, teacher, scientist or a preacher. Whatever profession one belongs to, one must eat, and, food comes from agriculture. Food supplied by agriculture includes: yams, beans, plantain, guinea corn, beef, fish, chicken, etc.

Different industries produce the goods we use with materials gotten from agriculture. Textile industries use cotton to make clothes. Industries that produce tyres make use of rubber, soap making industries depend on palm oil, while shoe industries rely on skin they get from animals. Therefore, agriculture provides raw materials for industries.

Furthermore, agriculture provides money for government. When farmers export crops like cocoa, groundnuts and yams to other countries, they pay taxes to the government. At times, big farmers and businessmen import agricultural materials like fishing nets, fertilizers, tractors, and drugs for treating fish, fowls and other animals. Government collects taxes on all of these.

The word “healthy” as used in the passage is __________.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE I

Agriculture is the main occupation of people in Nigeria, especially those in the rural areas. It plays a major role in the lives of the people.

Agriculture provides employment. Many people depend on it to make a living. More than 65% of strong and healthy people in the country practice one type of agriculture or the other such as farming, fishing, poultry and keeping animals.

Apart from this, agriculture provides food for the large population of the country. Everybody needs food whether one is a farmer, doctor, teacher, scientist or a preacher. Whatever profession one belongs to, one must eat, and, food comes from agriculture. Food supplied by agriculture includes: yams, beans, plantain, guinea corn, beef, fish, chicken, etc.

Different industries produce the goods we use with materials gotten from agriculture. Textile industries use cotton to make clothes. Industries that produce tyres make use of rubber, soap making industries depend on palm oil, while shoe industries rely on skin they get from animals. Therefore, agriculture provides raw materials for industries.

Furthermore, agriculture provides money for government. When farmers export crops like cocoa, groundnuts and yams to other countries, they pay taxes to the government. At times, big farmers and businessmen import agricultural materials like fishing nets, fertilizers, tractors, and drugs for treating fish, fowls and other animals. Government collects taxes on all of these.

The word that can replace “main” as used in the passage is __________.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

Friendship is one of the greatest bonds anyone can ever wish for. Lucky are those who have friends they can trust. Friendship is a devoted relationship between two individuals, who both feel immense care and love for each other. Usually, a friendship is shared by two people who have similar interests and feelings.

You meet many people along the way of life but only some stay with you forever. Those are your real friends who stay by your side through thick and thin. Friendship is the most beautiful gift you can present to anyone. It is what stays with a person forever.

A person is acquainted with many persons in their life. However, the closest ones become our friends. You may have a large friend circle in school but you know you can only count on a few people with whom you share your true friendship.

Most importantly, true friendship stands for a relationship free of any judgement. In a true friendship, a person can be themselves completely without fear of being judged. It makes one feel loved and accepted. This kind of freedom is what every human strives to have in their lives.

In short, true friendship is what gives us a reason to stay in life. Having a loving family, you also need true friendship to be completely happy. Some people don’t even have families but they have friends who are like their family. Thus, having true friends means a lot to everyone.

According to the passage, true friendship is

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

Friendship is one of the greatest bonds anyone can ever wish for. Lucky are those who have friends they can trust. Friendship is a devoted relationship between two individuals, who both feel immense care and love for each other. Usually, a friendship is shared by two people who have similar interests and feelings.

You meet many people along the way of life but only some stay with you forever. Those are your real friends who stay by your side through thick and thin. Friendship is the most beautiful gift you can present to anyone. It is what stays with a person forever.

A person is acquainted with many persons in their life. However, the closest ones become our friends. You may have a large friend circle in school but you know you can only count on a few people with whom you share your true friendship.

Most importantly, true friendship stands for a relationship free of any judgement. In a true friendship, a person can be themselves completely without fear of being judged. It makes one feel loved and accepted. This kind of freedom is what every human strives to have in their lives.

In short, true friendship is what gives us a reason to stay in life. Having a loving family, you also need true friendship to be completely happy. Some people don’t even have families but they have friends who are like their family. Thus, having true friends means a lot to everyone.

“…..thick and thin” as used in the passage is _________.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

Friendship is one of the greatest bonds anyone can ever wish for. Lucky are those who have friends they can trust. Friendship is a devoted relationship between two individuals, who both feel immense care and love for each other. Usually, a friendship is shared by two people who have similar interests and feelings.

You meet many people along the way of life but only some stay with you forever. Those are your real friends who stay by your side through thick and thin. Friendship is the most beautiful gift you can present to anyone. It is what stays with a person forever.

A person is acquainted with many persons in their life. However, the closest ones become our friends. You may have a large friend circle in school but you know you can only count on a few people with whom you share your true friendship.

Most importantly, true friendship stands for a relationship free of any judgement. In a true friendship, a person can be themselves completely without fear of being judged. It makes one feel loved and accepted. This kind of freedom is what every human strives to have in their lives.

In short, true friendship is what gives us a reason to stay in life. Having a loving family, you also need true friendship to be completely happy. Some people don’t even have families but they have friends who are like their family. Thus, having true friends means a lot to everyone.

One of the following statements is not true according to the passage.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

Friendship is one of the greatest bonds anyone can ever wish for. Lucky are those who have friends they can trust. Friendship is a devoted relationship between two individuals, who both feel immense care and love for each other. Usually, a friendship is shared by two people who have similar interests and feelings.

You meet many people along the way of life but only some stay with you forever. Those are your real friends who stay by your side through thick and thin. Friendship is the most beautiful gift you can present to anyone. It is what stays with a person forever.

A person is acquainted with many persons in their life. However, the closest ones become our friends. You may have a large friend circle in school but you know you can only count on a few people with whom you share your true friendship.

Most importantly, true friendship stands for a relationship free of any judgement. In a true friendship, a person can be themselves completely without fear of being judged. It makes one feel loved and accepted. This kind of freedom is what every human strives to have in their lives.

In short, true friendship is what gives us a reason to stay in life. Having a loving family, you also need true friendship to be completely happy. Some people don’t even have families but they have friends who are like their family. Thus, having true friends means a lot to everyone.

Another word that can replace “immense” as used in the passage is __________.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows by choosing the most appropriate of the options.

PASSAGE II

Friendship is one of the greatest bonds anyone can ever wish for. Lucky are those who have friends they can trust. Friendship is a devoted relationship between two individuals, who both feel immense care and love for each other. Usually, a friendship is shared by two people who have similar interests and feelings.

You meet many people along the way of life but only some stay with you forever. Those are your real friends who stay by your side through thick and thin. Friendship is the most beautiful gift you can present to anyone. It is what stays with a person forever.

A person is acquainted with many persons in their life. However, the closest ones become our friends. You may have a large friend circle in school but you know you can only count on a few people with whom you share your true friendship.

Most importantly, true friendship stands for a relationship free of any judgement. In a true friendship, a person can be themselves completely without fear of being judged. It makes one feel loved and accepted. This kind of freedom is what every human strives to have in their lives.

In short, true friendship is what gives us a reason to stay in life. Having a loving family, you also need true friendship to be completely happy. Some people don’t even have families but they have friends who are like their family. Thus, having true friends means a lot to everyone.

The aim of the passage is to _________.

SECTION B: Vocabulary Development No. 11 – 35

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The monks take a ________ of silence yearly.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

My aunt’s daughter who is my ________ visited me.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The accident _______ were rushed to the intensive care unit.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

She took the ______ of allegiance as the new chairperson.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

My dad is ________, he discovers new places.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The divorced _______ has not started receiving any alimony.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

James was _______ into the army.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The students were advised to always use the ________ when crossing the road.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

After the day’s work, the manager returned the cash to the ______.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

We requested for the menu at the _______.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Lucy went to see a dermatologist for her _______ disease.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The cook _______ the butter before frying the fish.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The doctor kept the patient under close _________.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

James went to the ______ to record his new album.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The firm organised ________ to showcase different artworks.

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 26 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 27 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 28 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 29 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 30 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 31 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 32 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 33 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 34 in the passage

In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, five options are offered in the options. Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options.

_26_ grow amongst _27_ crops and their growth interferes with the _28_ growth and _29_ of crops. They constitute problems in agriculture in different ways. Weeds compete with cultivated crops for the _30_ in the soil.

Weeds grow rapidly, crowd and cover young cultivated _31_ and in this way prevent them from growing well. Some weeds have very broad _32_ with which they shade cultivated crops. When this happens, there is very little _33_ for the crops to grow successfully.

Other weeds produce chemicals in the _34_ which kill _35_.

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 35 in the passage

SECTION C: Grammatical Accuracy No. 36 – 65

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

A _______ of sailors were drowned last week.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Kunle kept the cat _____ the table.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Of the two sisters, Oge is ______ brilliant.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

You may take the ______ of the oranges.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

It rained _______ yesterday.

SECTION C: Grammatical Accuracy No. 36 – 65

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

She was singing ______ I arrived.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The prefix ______ can be added to “lead” to form a new word.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Chike ______ palm nuts.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The snake ______ Robert yesterday.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

He has _____ the correct spelling of his name.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Passive voice: The wood has been cut by him.

Active voice: He _____ cut the wood.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

To _____ did he give the book?

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Femi is as fair as _______.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The driver took the _______ to a lonely route.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Direct Speech: “I will go to the supermarket early tomorrow, ” said Olu.

Indirect Speech: Olu said that he _______.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

He is wealthy ______ he lives in a rented apartment.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Active Voice: I am entertaining the visitors.

Passive Voice: The visitors ______ entertained by me.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

None of them played a major role in the movie, _______ they?

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Neither Jane nor her twin sister ________ trousers.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Each of the graduands ________ a copy of the program.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Indirect Speech: The pupils told Lizzy that they were waiting for her there.

Direct Speech:  “We _______.” the pupils said to Lizzy.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

I bought a _______ of meat yesterday.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

James gave Ayo and ______ free tickets to the forthcoming concert.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

My roommate is too secretive and _______.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

The strangers were surprised ______ my attitude towards them

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Which of the following words can be used with the suffix  ‘-age’ to form a new word?

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Jane could not participate in the just concluded exercise _____ she was heavily pregnant.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

________ ladies we met at the pool party are my neighbours.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

Parents ________ discipline their children.

Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options.

My aunt and the founder of the orphanage home ______ colleagues.

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/ʒ/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/ə/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/ʊə/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/tʃ/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/e/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/aʊ/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/f/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/ɜː/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/k/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/uː/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/æ/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/j/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/h/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/ɔɪ/

Choose from the options the one that contains the given phonetic symbol.

/s/