From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Nimo worked hard after his business had collapsed and soon found his feet. This means that he............
bought a new fleet of cars.
could walk again.
revievd the business.
sold the rest of the business.
2.
We won the game easily.
giant
general
gentle
goat
3.
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
4.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
5.
She received a beautiful psalm.
shall
palm
sand
page
6.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
advertisements
announcements
information
notices
7.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
8.
It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.
incorrect
improper
unwise
rude
9.
The heir to the British throne was the Duke of Cornwall.
here
hail
air
hew
10.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
11.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
12.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
proficient
specialized
knowledgeable
competent
13.
Fishes are plentiful in the pond.
little
scarce
small
unusual
14.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
15.
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
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
She is fond of talking about trivial matters.
unpleasant
unimportant
unexciting
unacceptable
17.
Mama said, "You can only fight off bullies if you are assertive".
muscular
strong
smart
bold
18.
Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.
afraid
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
19.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
20.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
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 interview was conducted to separate the sheep from the goats. This means that the interview aimed at......... .
finding people who could rear sheep.
keeping the sheep in a different pen.
selecting only the humble candidates.
selecting the best candidates.
22.
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
23.
The driver passed out soon after the accident occurred. This means that the driver..........
ran away
died
fainted
vomited
24.
When he lost his job, Yaro was left to sink or swim. This means that Yaro
had to find another job.
shouted for help.
had to survive on his own.
was depressed.
25.
Akua celebrates her birthday today but I cannot make it. This means that the speaker..........
does not want to be there.
feels it is necessary to attend.
has no birthday gift for her friend.
will not be able to attend.
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.
We initiated several projects last year.
funded
completed
executed
organized
27.
People in our village polite to strangers.
cruel
mean
rude
unfair
28.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
29.
The headteacher asked the pupils to disperse.
assemble
come
meet
stay
30.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
Though your grades at the BECE were very good, none of the schools you chose offered you admission. Write a letter to your District Education Officer about this unfair treatment and request that something is done about it.
You have not returned to school after vacation. Write a letter to you headmaster/ headmistress explaining why you are still at home.
Write a letter to your Assemblyman suggesting three ways in which you can help improve sanitation in your area.
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.
Describe the happiest day in your life.