KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
The salient points of the topic have been thoroughly discussed.
highlighted
chosen
important
interesting
2.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
3.
The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.
construction
creation
erection
relocation
4.
She is fond of talking about trivial matters.
unpleasant
unimportant
unexciting
unacceptable
5.
My twin brother is very inquisitive.
curious
brilliant
friendly
talkative
6.
We finished several projects last year.
initiated
concluded
stopped
organized
7.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
8.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
9.
A desperate man may clutch at straws to save himself. This means that he may
decide to act bravely
seize any opportunity
try all clever means
use a secret strategy
10.
Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects
practical
natural
logical
actual
11.
Mary described the occasion as a red-letter day. This means that the occassion was...........
bloody
enjoyable
memorable
rough
12.
No one enjoyed the old man's humourless stories
funny
peculiar
familiar
cheerful
13.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
14.
Dallies is the pick of the bunch. This means that Dallies..........
is a farmer.
is an athlete.
is preferred to all others.
works on a banana plantation.
15.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
17.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
18.
The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.
essential
known
popular
realistic
19.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
20.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
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.
The students were all ears during the presentation. This means that the students.......
did not enjoy the presentation.
had big ears.
listened attentively.
were very happy.
22.
Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............
confused
surprised
nervous
unhappy
23.
I learnt to paddle my own canoe. This means that I ......
am independent and need no help from others
do not interfere in other people's matters
have no help in my fishing business
work hard to feed myself and my family
24.
Being the eldest child of the family, Joojo claimed the lion share of the father's property. This means that Joojo had.........
all the property.
half of the property.
the best part.
the largest part.
25.
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
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.
He normally alights at the station.
A. ascends
boards
enters
joins
27.
The girl intentionally tore her dress.
carelessly
accidentally
willingly
foolishly
28.
The audience laughed at his funny stories.
cheerful
humourless
familiar
peculiar
29.
The prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour
defended
justified
pardoned
praised
30.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
SACKEY J. A. AND DARMINI L (C0MP): The Cockcrow
Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on the abridged and simplified version of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist
CHARLES DICKENS: Oliver Twist
"Oliver walked 70 miles to London. In such a big city, no one would ever find him! It was chilly and his feet hurt but he was happy to leave his old, miserable life behind."[page 107]
5(a) Two of the people who treated Oliver badly, making him run away to London are............ and ............
5(b) An example of the use of contrast in the extract is............
"I robbed her. Before her body cold,
I robbed her of the one item she had.
She could have sold it for food or shelter
But she kept it safe,............."
5(c) ".............. the one item she had" was ................
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e)
MERRILL CORNEY: Debbies, Sandy and Pepe
"Well, we'll just have to look after him ourselves there", she said.
"We'll make a soft nest for him and feed him when she grows up,
He will stay in the in our garden."
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5(d) What did they choose for a nest for Pepe?
5(e) Which figure of speech is mainly used in the extract?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) to 5(h)
AMA ATAA AIDOO:The Dilemma of a Ghost.
My spirit Mother ought to have come for me earlier.
Now, what shall I tell them who are gone?
The daughter of slaves who come from the white man's land
Someone should advise me on how to tell my story.
My children, I am dreading my arrival there.
Where they will ask me news of home.
Shall I tell them or shall I not?
5(f) Who is the speaker?
5(g) What do the following expressions in the extract refer to?
(I) "............ who are gone?"
(II)"............ there".
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h) to 5(i)
LAWRENCE DARMANI: Scribbler's Dream
Scribbler,
The dream in your minds fills the shelf.
When upon the shelf you gaze,
5 vacuum stares at you.
There is your quill and parchment,
But heavy are your hands.
Why?
Because disuse numbs the wrist.
5(h) What does "Scribbler" refer to?
5(i) What does "The dream in your" refer to?
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