Practice bece model questions vol1 igbo_l1 2023 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

Read the Igbo paragraph below and answer the two tasks. "Nne m gara ahịa ụtụtụ a, o zụtara akwụkwọ nri maka nri ehihie. Mgbe ọ laghachiri, ọ hụrụ na mmiri ozuzo amaliteela, ya mere o kpebiri ịkwaga n'ụlọ ka ọ ghara ịda mmiri." 1. Summarise the paragraph in one sentence in English. 2. State the implied reason why the mother decided to move indoors.

Correct A. 1. The mother went to the market, bought groceries, and returned home. 2. She moved indoors because it started raining, to avoid getting wet.

B. 1. The mother went to the market, bought groceries, and continued shopping elsewhere. 2. She moved indoors because she forgot her umbrella, to avoid getting soaked.

C. 1. The mother visited a friend's house, cooked lunch, and left. 2. She moved indoors because it was too hot, to stay cool.

D. 1. The mother went to the market, bought clothes, and stayed there. 2. She moved indoors because she felt tired, to rest.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. "Uche chọrọ ime ka akara ya dịkwuo elu n'ọmụmụ sayensị. N'izu mbụ, o malitere ịgụ akwụkwọ n'oge niile, ma ọ chọpụtara na ọ na-agbaghara ụfọdụ isiokwu. N'izu nke abụọ, o kpebiri ịga n'ụlọ akwụkwọ mgbakwunye maka ntuziaka ndị nkuzi, ma kwa izere ịmụ naanị n'onwe ya. N'ụbọchị ule, akara ya ruru 78, ebe n'izu gara aga ọ nwetara 62." Identify the two strategies Uche used to improve his performance and indicate which one proved more effective, supporting your answer with evidence from the text.

A. 1. Studying with music; 2. Attending extra classes\/tutoring. The studying with music was more effective, as his score rose from 62 to 78 after he changed his study environment.

B. 1. Studying longer hours alone; 2. Taking online video lessons. The video lessons were more effective, as his score rose from 62 to 78 after he began watching them.

Correct C. 1. Studying longer hours alone; 2. Attending extra classes/tutoring. The tutoring was more effective, as his score rose from 62 to 78 after he started the extra classes.

D. 1. Skipping classes; 2. Asking friends for answers. The asking friends was more effective, as his score rose from 62 to 78 after he started getting help.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 View Details

Explain the meaning of the Igbo idiom "Akwụkwọ na-ere n'ụlọ, ọ bụghị n'ụlọ ahịa" and give a concrete example of a situation where this idiom would be appropriately applied.

A. It means that household chores are more important than keeping possessions safe. For example, a mother spends her day cleaning instead of safeguarding family heirlooms.

B. It means books should be sold in the market rather than kept at home. For example, a shop owner sells his collection of novels at the market instead of storing them.

C. It means that only food items belong at home, while valuables are meant for the market. For example, a family stores fresh produce at home but takes their jewelry to sell.

Correct D. It means valuable items should be kept safe at home rather than sold. For example, a family keeps heirloom gold necklaces at home instead of selling them.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 View Details

You have been asked to give a short speech at your school's Cultural Day on the importance of preserving the Igbo language. Outline three main points you would include in your speech and provide one supporting sentence for each point.

A. 1. Culinary Preference - Highlighting that preserving Igbo is mainly about keeping traditional recipes alive. 2. Fashion Trends - Emphasizing that the language is important solely for naming traditional clothing styles. 3. Sports Success - Claiming that speaking Igbo directly improves athletic performance in school competitions.

Correct B. 1. Cultural Identity - The Igbo language carries our traditions, proverbs, and history, linking us to our ancestors. 2. Inter‑generational Transmission - Teaching Igbo to younger children ensures our heritage continues. 3. Educational Benefits - Learning a mother‑tongue first improves overall academic performance and critical thinking.

C. 1. Economic Profit - Emphasizing that speaking Igbo directly increases personal income through lucrative business opportunities. 2. Global Dominance - Claiming that Igbo will become the world's primary language for international diplomacy. 3. Technological Advancement - Stating that mastering Igbo is essential for developing cutting‑edge software and AI.

D. 1. Historical Irrelevance - Arguing that the Igbo language has no connection to our ancestors or cultural heritage. 2. Educational Hindrance - Suggesting that learning Igbo first hampers academic performance in other subjects. 3. Social Isolation - Insisting that speaking Igbo limits social interactions to only Igbo speakers.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5 View Details

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. "Nneka, onye na-akụ ugbo, hụrụ na ọnụ ahịa ọka dara nke ukwuu n'ahịa. N'ihi ya, o kpebiri ịgbanwe n'akpụkpọ ụtaba, n'agbanyeghị na ọ na-amasị ya ịkụ ọka. O kwuru, "Ọ bụrụ na ahịa agbanwe, anyị ga-agbanwe."" What is the farmer's attitude toward the market fluctuations, and how does the author convey this attitude? Cite two specific clues from the text.

A. Indifferent and passive; shown by her decision to continue planting maize despite the price drop and by her silence on any market‑related statement.

B. Optimistic and hopeful; shown by her belief that maize prices will rebound soon and by her comment "We will wait for the market to improve."

C. Resentful and stubborn; shown by her refusal to change crops and by her remark "I will not let the market dictate my farming."

Correct D. Pragmatic and adaptable; shown by her decision to switch crops despite preferring maize and by her statement "If the market changes, we will change."

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details

Nyéé ihe ńké a: "Ọkpara ahụ sịrị, ‘Aga m ewere akwụkwọ a n'ụlọ akwụkwọ echi.'" Gbanweé okwu a ka ọ bụrụ́ okwú á na‑akọwá ya n'ụdị̀ okwú á na‑akọwá (reported speech), tụleé mgbanwé nké okwú onyè na‑akọwá, ogé na‑agbanwe, ma nyé azịza zurú ezu.

A. Ọkpara ahụ sịrị na ọ ga‑ewepụta akwụkwọ ahụ n'ụlọ akwụkwọ n'izu ọzọ.

Correct B. Ọkpara ahụ sịrị na ọ ga‑ewepụta akwụkwọ ahụ n'ụlọ akwụkwọ ụbọchị ọzọ.

C. Ọkpara ahụ sịrị na ọ ga‑ewepụta akwụkwọ ahụ n'ụlọ akwụkwọ echi.

D. Ọkpara ahụ sịrị na ọ ga‑ewepụta akwụkwọ ahụ n'ụlọ akwụkwọ n'ụbọchị a.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

Gụọ́ ihe a: "Nnamdi bụ onye ahịa ji. O chọtara na ahịa ji na‑erekarị n'ụtụtụ, ma mgbe mmiri malitere, ndị mmadụ na‑agaghị achọ ahịa. N'ihi ya, o kpebiri ire ji ya n'ụtụtụ a ka o wee nweta ego kacha elu." Kedu ihe kpatara Nnamdi ji kpebie ire ji ya n'ụtụtụ a?

A. N'ihi na ọ chọrọ ịzụ ahịa n'ụtụtụ ka ọ nwee oge ezumike n'ehihie.

B. N'ihi na ọ chere na ahịa ji ga‑adị ọnụ ala n'ehihie, ya mere o kpebiri ire ya n'ụtụtụ.

Correct C. N'ihi na ọ maara na ahịa ji na‑erekarị n'ụtụtụ, ma mgbe mmiri malitere ahịa ga‑adị ala, ya mere o chọrọ ire ya n'ụtụtụ ka o nweta ego kacha elu.

D. N'ihi na ọ chọrọ izere mmiri, ya mere o kpebiri ire ji n'ehihie.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details

Nyéé ahịrịokwu a: "Ọnụ́ ọnụ́ ya dị ká ọ̀kpụ̀kpụ̀ n'akụkụ́ mmiri, ọ na‑akọwá ná ọ̀ bụ́ onyè nweré obí iké." Kedù ụdị̀ ihè atụ̀ (literary device) e ji meé ihè á?

A. Personification

Correct B. Metaphor

C. Simile

D. Hyperbole

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details

Jupụtá oghere n'imé ilu a: "Akwụkwọ na‑agụ́ mmadụ n'aka, ọ̀ ga‑akụ́ ya n'_____." Gwá ihè pụtará ilu a, ma nyé ihè atụ̀ Bekee kwekọrọ n'imé ya.

A. ụlọ; Ihe pụtara: Akwụkwọ a na‑agụ́ mmadụ n'onwe ya ga‑enwe uru n'ụlọ. Ihe atụ Bekee: "Reading at home brings wisdom."

Correct B. ụlọ; Ihe pụtara: Akwụkwọ a na‑agụ́ mmadụ n'onwe ya ga‑enwe uru n'ụlọ. Ihe atụ Bekee: "Learning at home is as important as learning at school."

C. ụlọ; Ihe pụtara: Akwụkwọ na‑agụ́ mmadụ n'aka, ọ̀ ga‑akụ́ ya n‑ụlọ. Ihe atụ Bekee: "A book in hand is worth two in the house."

D. ụlọ; Ihe pụtara: Akwụkwọ a na‑agụ́ mmadụ n'onwe ya ga‑enwe uru n'ụlọ. Ihe atụ Bekee: "Learning at home is as valuable as learning at work."

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10 View Details

Nyochaá ahịrịokwu a: "Nne m gara ahịa, ma ọ̀ chọghị ịzụta ihe ọ bụla, n'ihi na ọ̀ chọtara na ahịa ewereghị ihe ọhụrụ." Kedù ụdị̀ nkwupụtà (clause) dị n'imé ahịrịokwu a, ma deé ya n'enweghị́ nkwupụtà mgbakwunye (subordinate clause) site n'ijí njikọ okwú (conjunctions).

A. Nke a nweré nkwupụtà jikọtara ("ma") naanị. Ahịrịokwu a nwere ike deé dịka: "Nne m gara ahịa, ma ọ̀ chọghị ịzụta ihe ọ bụla."

B. Nke a nweré nkwupụtà mgbakwunye ("ma") na nkwupụtà jikọtara ("n'ihi na"). Ahịrịokwu a nwere ike deé dịka: "Nne m gara ahịa. Ọ̀ chọghị ịzụta ihe ọ bụla ma ahịa ewereghị ihe ọhụrụ."

Correct C. Nke a nweré nkwupụtà jikọtara ("ma") na nkwupụtà mgbakwunye ("n'ihi na"). Ahịrịokwu a nwere ike deé dịka: "Nne m gara ahịa. Ọ̀ chọghị ịzụta ihe ọ bụla n'ihi na ahịa ewereghị ihe ọhụrụ."

D. Nke a nweré nkwupụtà mgbakwunye ("n'ihi na") naanị. Ahịrịokwu a nwere ike deé dịka: "Nne m gara ahịa n'ihi na ọ̀ chọghị ịzụta ihe ọ bụla."

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details

Read the passage below and answer the question. "Nneka bụ onye ọrụ ugbo. O tinyere mkpụrụ ji n'ala n'oge opupu ihe ubi, ma o nweghị mmiri zuru ezu. N'ime izu abụọ, ọ hụrụ na ji ya adịghị eto nke ọma, ọ na-efunahụ ọtụtụ. N'ihi nke a, Nneka kpebiri ịgbanwe usoro ịkụ ya site n'itinye mmiri ozuzo n'ime ala." Why did Nneka decide to change her planting method?

A. Because the soil was too acidic, which prevented the yam seedlings from sprouting.

Correct B. Because the previous method failed due to lack of water, causing poor growth of the yam seedlings.

C. Because pests attacked the yam seedlings, leading to their death.

D. Because she planted the yams too deep, which limited their access to sunlight.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details

What is the English meaning of the Igbo word "ịhụnanya"?

A. friendship

B. happiness

Correct C. love

D. respect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13 View Details

Obi bought 4 packets of yam, each costing \(\text{₦}1200\). He paid with a \(\text{₦}10,000\) note. Later he returned one packet and received a refund. How much money does Obi have now?

A. 4800

B. 7600

C. 5200

Correct D. 6400

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14 View Details

Consider the Igbo proverb: "Onye kwụrụ ụkwụ ya n'ala, ọ ga-esi n'elu." Explain the meaning of this proverb and give one realistic situation in which it can be applied.

A. It means that only those who are born with talent succeed; for example, a gifted athlete wins competitions without training.

B. It means that if you stay in one place you will never progress; for example, a person who refuses to change jobs will remain stuck in a low‑pay position.

C. It means that walking barefoot on the ground will keep you healthy; for example, a farmer who works barefoot all day avoids foot problems.

Correct D. It means that steadfast effort leads to success; for example, a student who studies regularly will eventually achieve good exam results.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15 View Details

What does the Igbo verb "ịgbazinye" mean in English?

A. to give

B. to rent

Correct C. to lend

D. to borrow

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details

In the traditional Igbo four‑day market week (Eke, Orie, Afo, Nkwo), a child is born on an Eke day. The naming ceremony (Igu Aha) is held on the eighth day after birth. On which market day will the naming ceremony occur?

A. Afo

Correct B. Eke

C. Orie

D. Nkwo

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17 View Details

Chinedu just received a large sum of money from his uncle. He immediately bought an expensive car and started bragging about his wealth to his friends. Which of the following Igbo idioms best warns Chinedu about his behaviour, and what is the core lesson of that idiom? 1. "Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'ala, ọ naghị ewere ụkwụ ya n'elu" 2. "Nwata na‑eto nwayọ nwayọ ka ọ bụrụ nnukwu" 3. "Akwụkwọ na‑ere n'ahịa, onye na‑azụ ya ga‑ama ihe"

A. Akwụkwọ na‑ere n'ahịa, onye na‑azụ ya ga‑ama ihe - the lesson is to be cautious when purchasing

B. Nwata na‑eto nwayọ nwayọ ka ọ bụrụ nnukwu - the lesson is to be patient and develop gradually

C. Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'elu, ọ na‑achọghị ka ọ daa - the lesson is to aim high without fear

Correct D. Ọkụkọ na‑efe n'ala, ọ naghị ewere ụkwụ ya n'elu - the lesson is to stay humble and not boast.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18 View Details

Tinye okwu ziri ezi: "Nne m ___ (bịa) n'ụlọ taa."

Correct A. bịara

B. gara

C. bịa

D. lọtara

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details

Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows. "‘Ọ bụ n'ihi na m hụrụ gị n'anya, ka m ji were obi m kpọrọ gị n'aka, ma ọ bụ na ọ ga‑esi n'aka m pụọ?'" What central theme does this excerpt illustrate?

A. enyi

B. agha

Correct C. ịhụnanya

D. ọganihu

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details

What is the Igbo word for "friend"?

A. onye

Correct B. enyi

C. nwanne

D. ụmụ

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21 View Details

Translate the following English sentence into correct Igbo, using appropriate verb forms and respecting the conditional structure: "If a student studies diligently, he will pass the examination with distinction."

A. Ọ bụrụ na nwa akwụkwọ mụtakwuo nke ọma, ọ ga‑apụ n'ule ahụ n'ịdị ala.

B. Ọ bụrụ na nwa akwụkwọ mụtakwuo nke ọma, ọ ga‑agba n'ule ahụ n'ịdị elu.

Correct C. Ọ bụrụ na nwa akwụkwọ mụtakwuo nke ọma, ọ ga‑apụ n'ule ahụ n'ịdị elu.

D. Ọ bụrụ na nwa akwụkwọ mụtakwuo nke ọma, ọ ga‑apụta n'ule ahụ n'ịdị elu.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22 View Details

Write an Igbo sentence that correctly uses the proverb "Akwụkwọ bụ enyi" to advise a younger sibling about the importance of reading.

A. Nwanne m, cheta na akwụkwọ bụ enyi, ya mere i kwesịrị ịgụ akwụkwọ n'abalị.

Correct B. Nwanne m, cheta na akwụkwọ bụ enyi, ya mere i kwesịrị ịgụ akwụkwọ kwa ụbọchị.

C. Nwanne m, cheta na akwụkwọ bụ enyi, ya mere i kwesịrị ịgụ akwụkwọ n'izu.

D. Nwanne m, cheta na akwụkwọ bụ enyi, ya mere i kwesịrị ịgụ akwụkwọ naanị otu ugboro.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23 View Details

Explain the meaning of the Igbo proverb "Ọkụkọ na-efe n'ala, ọ na-efe n'elu" and give one practical example where this proverb is applicable.

A. It means that a person who is generous in one situation will be generous in all situations; for example, a neighbor who shares food at a party will also donate money to charity.

Correct B. It means that a person who is lazy or careless in one situation will remain lazy in other situations; for example, a student who skips homework at school will also neglect chores at home.

C. It means that a person who is diligent in one area will be lazy in another; for example, an athlete who trains hard for competitions will neglect studying for exams.

D. It means that a person who is outspoken in one setting will become quiet in another; for example, a teacher who lectures loudly in class will whisper during meetings.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24 View Details

Read the excerpt below and identify the name of the main character mentioned: "Nneka gara n'ogige, chọpụtara nnukwu anụ ọhịa, ma o jiri amamihe ya mee ka anụ ahụ ghara imerụ ya." What is the main character's name?

A. Adaeze

B. Chinyere

Correct C. Nneka

D. Obinna

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25 View Details

Based on the passage below, answer the question that follows: "Mmiri dị ọcha bụ isi ihe na-eme ka ahụ mmadụ dị mma. Ọ bụrụ na aṅụ mmiri a na-ekpo ọkụ, a na-ebelata nje bacteria nke nwere ike ime ọrịa. N'ihi ya, ụmụaka ga-anụ mmiri a na-ekpo ọkụ kwa ụbọchị." Why does the author say children should drink boiled water?

A. Because boiling adds essential minerals that improve health.

B. Because boiling reduces the temperature, making it safer to drink.

Correct C. Because boiling kills harmful bacteria that can cause disease.

D. Because boiling makes the water taste better for children.

Correct Answer: C

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