Cameroon GCE advanced level June 2026 English Language 1

QUESTIONS

Choose the best answer for each question from the alternatives A, B, C, and D.

Question 1

‘The fundamental values that can heal and rebuild a broken world are ______

• A. dialogue, understanding, and collaboration

• B. justice, peace-building, and development

• C. peace, justice, and human dignity

• D. ideal solutions and community communication

Question 2

A broken world is characterised by ______

• A. violence, discrimination, and equality

• B. betrayal, hopelessness, and inequality

• C. injustice, hatred, and human rights

• D. Tension, strife, and equality.

Question 3

ISCC-JPBDA has as its core mission to ______

• A. combat the forces that divide communities

• B. empower communities through innovation and cohesion

• C. promote social cohesion and dialogue

• D. counter hate speech, racism, and tribalism

Question 4

According to the passage, the term ‘advocacy’ means ______

• A. pleading the cause of the marginalised

• B. believing that sustainable solutions can arise

• C. fighting against justice

• D. transforming a broken world

Question 5

The passage suggests that the media can contribute positively to society by ______

• A. focusing on economic issues

• B. shaping public opinion

• C. highlighting stories of resilience and hope

• D. highlighting stereotypes and misconceptions.

Question 6

Major stakeholders in rebuilding broken communities are ______

• A. ISCC-JPBDA

• B. the media, associations, and educationists

• C. vulnerable children

• D. entrepreneurs and the voiceless

Question 7

‘One of the most effective tools in the arsenal of ISCC-JPBDA is education.’ The word ‘arsenal’ as used in the passage (L.40) means ______

• A. weapons

• B. armoury

• C. depot

• D. storeroom

Question 8

This passage is best described as ______

• A. descriptive

• B. persuasive

• C. expository

• D. argumentative

Question 9

The overall theme of the passage is ______

• A. The role of the media in peace building

• B. ISCC-JPBDA and its exploits

• C. The role of external forces in bringing change

• D. Hope and justice for a broken world

Question 10

A suitable title for this passage could be ______

• A. Rebuilding life in a Broken World

• B. Combating Forces that Divide Communities

• C. Promoting Social Cohesion and Dialogue

• D. Fighting against Injustice

SECTION B: SPEECH WORK (10 marks)

Choose the alternative A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence below.

Question 11

The word with the odd vowel sound is ______

• A. heat

• B. seat

• C. bit

• D. meet

Question 12

The word ‘diabetes’ has ______ syllabus.

• A. 5

• B. 4

• C. 3

• D. 2

Question 13

The correct syllabification of the word ‘extraordinary’ is ______

• A. ex-tra-or-di-na-ry

• B. ex-tra-or-di-na-ry

• C. ex-traor-di-na-ry

• D. Ex-tra-or-din-a-ry

Question 14

‘Individual’ is best pronounced as ______

• A. in-di-vi-DUAL

• B. IN-di-vi-du-al

• C. In-DI-vi-dual

• D. In-di-VI-du-al

Question 15

The stress on the word discrimination falls on the ______ syllable.

• A. 1st

• B. 2nd

• C. 4th

• D. 5th

Question 16

The sentence which has a rise-fall intonation is ______

• A. My sister bought fruits vegetable and meat

• B. May I have your book?

• C. I’m going swimming

• D. You like dancing, don’t you?

Question 17

The word that contains a silent letter is ______

• A. aisle

• B. kite

• C. plant

• D. bright

Question 18

The pair that has the same vowel sound is ______

• A. ‘Lead’ (to guide) – ‘Lead’ (a metal)

• B. ‘Tear’ (to rip) – ‘Tear’ (a drop of liquid)

• C. ‘Read’ (present) – ‘Read’ (past)

• D. ‘Bass’ (a fish) – ‘Bass’ (low frequency sound)

Question 19

______ contains a long vowel sound.

• A. Cup

• B. Dog

• C. Sea

• D. Bed

Question 20

‘The indomitable lions performed poorly during the tournament’. This sentence has ______ syllables.

• A. 16

• B. 17

• C. 18

• D. 19

SECTION C: GRAMMAR (20 marks)

Choose the alternative A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence below.

Question 21

Had they known, they ______ published the right results.

• A. would have

• B. would

• C. will have

• D. shall have

Question 22

By the end of 2027, the President ______ Cameroon for 45 years.

• A. would have ruled

• B. will be ruling

• C. will have ruled

• D. would rule

Question 23

I ______ all day yesterday, so I was hungry when I ______ home.

• A. hadn’t eaten ……. got

• B. haven’t eaten … get

• C. hadn’t been earing ….. got

• D. wasn’t eating …… got