From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Seth has bought and ............ a loaf of bread.
ate
eats
eaten
eating
2.
My mum and............ visited Joseph.
I
myself
me
ourselves
3.
The tiger............ in wait for its prey.
lie
lain
laid
lay
4.
It's about time we......... studying hard.
start
should start
started
are starting
5.
Ben now wishes he............ his studies early.
began
begun
begins
has begun
6.
This is exactly............ our mum tried to make you understand.
all what
all that
something that
something which
7.
Would you rather we........... tomorrow?
should leave
are leaving
leave
left
8.
She is my........... sister.
senior
elder
older
matured
9.
We cannot make tea because we have........... sugar left.
a little
very little
a few
very few
10.
You should not tell.......... about our plans.
no other
nobody
any other
anyone
11.
The leader........... suffer alone.
needs not
need not
needs not to
need not to
12.
The flower pot is made.......... clay.
with
by
of
in
13.
Let's go out and play,..........?
will you
shall we
can you
would you
14.
Sarah would have passed her examination........... she studied hard.
should
had
has
could
15.
The four brothers haven't seen........... since June last year.
theirself
each another
themselves
each other
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
17.
The radio is a potent medium of communication
fast
necessary
powerful
sound
18.
Trading is a lucrative economic activity.
profitable
legitimate
desirable
cherished
19.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
20.
My twin brother is very inquisitive.
curious
brilliant
friendly
talkative
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
21.
I'm going to make you eat your words.
That means that you will.........
become shocked
be punished
admit you are wrong
face the consequences of your actions
22.
Those children were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. This means that the children were born.............
with their mouth full of silver.
in good health
in happy homes
in wealth and luxury
23.
The driver passed out soon after the accident occurred. This means that the driver..........
ran away
died
fainted
vomited
24.
Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............
confused
surprised
nervous
unhappy
25.
We were taken to the police station like a lamb to the slaughter. This means that we were taken there.............
with our clothes removed
without resistance
with difficulty
in a violent manner
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.
26.
These simple rules were infringed.
observed
violated
changed
formulated
27.
His expressions are rather colloquial.
informal
archaic
formal
modern
28.
The visitor's timidity surprised us.
hostility
sincerity
boldness
carelessness
29.
Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.
covered
transparent
painted
dark
30.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
This paper consists of three parts: A, B and C. 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.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material.
PART A
ESSAY WRITING
[30 marks]
Answer one question only from this part.
Your composition should be about 250 words long.
Write an article for the publication in a national newspaper on the topic, The harmful effects of examination malpractice.
As the senior prefect of your school, write a letter to the headmaster, discussing two reasons why, the school should instill moral values into the students.
Writ a speech you should give to the people in your community on how to keep the environment clean.
PART B
COMPREHENSION
[30 marks]
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
The academic performance of students in the olden days was golden. Students knew the essence of education and made efforts to achieve excellence. Reading whatever material, they came across not only helped thier mental development but also made them self-reliant and confident. Students burn the midnight oil in order to make grades and to come out of the school as better people.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of students today. Whatever students achieved in the past is considered archaic. The emergence of improver technology has bedevilled the society. Students prefer staying in touch with friends and loved ones. The use of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram, has taken over their entire being. Reading useful materials like dailies, storybooks and others is now a thing of the past.
The negative influence of social media has deprived students of achieving excellence. Examination malpractices, mass failure in examination and bad language have become the order of the day.
Modern technology has its own benefits. In addition to serving as a great tool for businesses, it enables students to access informations easily. What is more, it enables easy interactions between friends and loved ones. As much as these are important, students should realise that, without good moral practices, education and reading, the future remains blurred. Students can eradicate the negative effects of modern technology has on them if only they remain focussed on their academic work.
(a) State two benefits of reading mentioned in the passage.
(b) For what two reasons did students study late into the night in the past?
(c) State two benefits of modern technology.
(d) How can students get rid of the harmful influence of social media?
(e) Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
I. Burn the midnight oil;
II. Taken over their being;
III. The order of the day.
(f) For each of of the following words, give another word of a phrase that means the same, and can fit into the passage:
I. golden;
II. excellence;
III. archaic;
IV. blurred;
V. eradicate.
PART C
LITERATURE
[10 marks]
Answer all the questions in this part.
SACKEY J.A and DARMANI L. (COMP): The Cockcrow
SACKEY J.A AND DARMINI L(COMP): The Cockcrow
Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on the abridged and simplified version of Charles Dicken's Oliver Twist.
CHARLES DICKENS: Oliver Twist
"Oliver was given a slice of bread and a simple outfit with a brown cap to wear outside. He meekly followed him outside the workhouse to his new home. Once there, he was brought before a committee of ten men"
5a. Write the name of the one referred to as "him" in the extract.
5b. One thing Oliver learns from "committee of ten men" is..........
5c. How does Oliver react to the information he gets from the committee?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Question 5(d) and 5(e)
PETER PAUL ADOLINAMA; Ripples
"Abi, which of your sons died recently or was it your business which collapsed?............ You have not been yourself these few days"
5d. Identify the speaker in the extract.
5e. What is Abi worried about?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) to 5(h)
AMA ATA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost.
1st WOMAN:
If her son gets goodly bag by the month.
Why has Esi Kom still not..........
2nd WOMAN: They never ask "Why".
Is it not the young man's wife?
1st WOMAN: What has she done now?
2nd WOMAN: Listen. I hear she swallows money
As a hen does corn.
5f. Who is referred to "the young man's wife?
5g. State the literary device used in "Is it not the young man's wife"?.
5h. What is the meaning of "she swallows money as a hen does corn"?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(i) and 5(j).
A. A. AMOAKO: Sleep Without Wake
"You put me through my infant paces
On Gold Coast Ga ShikpƆŋ
Taa taa, tuu tuu, in your maternal steps,
Maame Tutuaa, condolences!"
5i. Identify the main literacy device used in the title of the poem Sleep Without Wake.
5j. The words Taa taa, tuu tuu appeal to the reader's sense of............