This BECE English Language Mock Test (Set 4) and answers are related to formal letter writing. Formal letters are written to persons in authority for varied reasons. It is one of WAEC’s favourite BECE composition questions in the last 10 BECEs administered. In this article, we provide a carefully written answer to the formal letter question for BECE candidates. The format, grammar, sentence structure, etc. in the answer to the questions are designed to prepare students for the final BECE examination.
This should guide learners and teachers in mastering and writing similar essays at the BECE.
The BECE English formal letter question and a suggested answer will follow the format below
- Writer’s address
- Date
- Recipient’s address
- Title
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
PAPER 2 – ESSAY
Answer three questions in all: one question from Part A and all the questions in Part B and Part C. Answer all the questions in your answer booklet.
PART A – ESSAY WRITING [30 MARKS]
Answer one question only from this part. – Your composition should be about 250 words long.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material.
1. Your friend has relocated and left your current school. He or she wrote to you seeking to know if any changes have taken place in the school and why. Reply to his/her letter. – Find the answer to this question here > BECE English Language Mock Exam Questions with Answers (Friendly Letters)- Set 2
2. Imagine your school is preparing the next edition of its magazine. Write an article to be published in the magazine. In your article, explain three major challenges your school is facing and suggest ways they can be solved. Find the answer to this question here > BECE English Mock Questions And Answers (Article Writing) – Set 3
3. Your school is in need of some important things. Write a letter to an NGO that is ready to help your school. In the letter, explain three major needs of the school and why they are important.
BECE English Language (Formal Letters) Questions and Answers – Set 4
Below is a sample BECE answer to the question above.
St. Mark’s JHS
P. O. Box 42
Kasoa, C/R
20th November, 2025
The Director
Bright Future Education Support (NGO)
P. O. Box 115
Accra
Dear Sir/Madam,
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR OUR SCHOOL
I write on behalf of the students of St. Mark’s JHS to request support for our school. We have several needs that limit effective teaching and learning in the school. This compelled the school prefect and her team to research about NGOs until we found out about your excellent support offered to other schools like us by you. The challenges we face affect academic work and make our environment less comfortable for students.
Our teachers and headmaster are doing their best. However, some problems require outside assistance. Your organization has a good record of supporting schools, so we kindly seek your help.
The first major need is classroom furniture. Many desks are broken, and some students sit on benches without backrests. This makes writing difficult and causes discomfort. New desks will help us learn better and improve concentration.
Another need is a functional computer laboratory. ICT is part of the BECE, but most students have never used a computer. We only read notes without practical work. Computers and accessories will help us understand lessons and prepare well for examinations.
The third need is a renovated library. Our library has old books that do not match the new curriculum. The room is also dusty and unattractive. New books and shelves will encourage reading and improve our performance in English and other subjects.
It is our fervent hope that your organization will consider our request. Supporting our school will improve learning and give students better opportunities for the future.
Yours faithfully,
Ama Sarfoa
(School Prefect)
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Try the following questions
1. Write a letter to the District Education Director
Your school has had frequent water shortages in the past month. Write a letter to the District Education Director explaining the problem, how it affects teaching and learning, and suggesting three ways the situation can be improved.
2. Write a letter to the Minister of Education
Your school lacks qualified teachers in three major subjects. Write an official letter to the Minister of Education describing the shortage, its effects on students’ performance, and requesting urgent intervention.
3. Write a letter to the Manager of a Local Bank
Your school wants help to organize a reading competition. Write a formal letter to the Manager of a local bank requesting sponsorship. Explain the purpose of the competition, how it will benefit students, and what the bank will gain from sponsoring it.
4. Write a letter to a Non-Governmental Organisation
Your school’s science laboratory is in a bad state. Write a letter to a Science and Technology NGO explaining the condition of the lab, how it affects practical work, and requesting support to renovate and equip it.
5. Write a letter to a Parent–Teacher Association (PTA) Chairman
Noise and indiscipline in your school have become serious issues. Write a formal letter to the PTA Chairman explaining the situation, its effects on learning and suggesting three measures to help solve the problem.
