KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
When he lost his job. Yaro was left to sink or swim. That means that Yaro..........
was depressed.
shouted for help
had to find another job.
had to survive on his own
2.
Manna lay aside some money for Baaba's party. This means that Manna............
refused to host the party.
saved money for the party.
spent money on the party.
took a loan to organise the party.
3.
Akos has nothing to be boastful of.
afraid
anxious
ashamed
nervous
4.
Abeiku feels unsafe in his house
afraid
rejected
secure
unhappy
5.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
6.
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
7.
The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
a command
a demand
a request
a directive
8.
The girl intentionally tore her dress.
carelessly
accidentally
willingly
foolishly
9.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
10.
His expressions are rather colloquial.
informal
archaic
formal
modern
11.
Whole grains are healthier than polished ones.
Gill
Goal
Gaul
Gaol
12.
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.
13.
He said the story wasfictitious.
artificial
false
interesting
real
14.
Aminu's bushy eyebrows gave him a very severe look.
bad
serious
unpleasant
15.
The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
17.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
18.
Little Asabea wondered why her grandfather walked so slowly.
was saddened that
felt frustrated that
was curious about why
thought about why
19.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
20.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
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.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
22.
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.
23.
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
24.
Kim is full of himself. This means that Kim is
arrogant.
dangerous.
greedy.
quarrelsome.
25.
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.
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.
The pupils are confident of passing the examination.
determined
doubtless
uncertain
uneasy
28.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
29.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
30.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
Write an article for publication in a local newspaper on the topic: Every school should have a library.
Question (a) to (c) are based on the abridged and simplified version of Charles Dicken's Oliver Twist.
CHARLES DICKENS: Oliver Twist
"You know why, son. If a rich and successful man marries a woman whose name is stained because of her birth, it will be quite sad indeed .... wicked people will not let her forget her past, even though it's not her fault."
(Page 122)
(a)
son and rich and successful man refer to ......
(b)
The speaker is ..........
(c)
.. a woman whose name is stained because of her birth ...
How did her birth stain her name?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions (d) and (e).
LAWRENCE DARMANI: Sosu and the Bukari Boys
"Sosu felt his parents were very mean; otherwise, why did they give him such a small amount of money? Look at his friend, Bukari, who always brought a lot of money to school! ...
Bukari's father dropped him at school every day while he and Vivian had to walk."
(Page 150)
(d)
The extract brings out the theme of ......
(e)
The main literary device used in the extract is ......
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions (f) and (h).
AMA ATA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost
MONKA: The master-scholar was sitting on the chair studying, so he could not move off!
(Act 1, Page 31)
(f)
Monka needed the chair because .......
(g)
The scene of this extract is ........
(h)
The master-scholar refers to .........
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions (i) and (j).
LADE WOSORNU: Desert Rivers
Without a sound
They gush out into the bowels of the seas
Far, far away from the unaided human eyes
If you cannot see our tears
It does not mean we do not cry.
(Page 15)
(i)
Water/Rivers as used in the poem are symbols of ......
(j)
If you cannot see our tears
It does not mean we do not cry.
The above lines bring out the theme of .........
Would you like to attend a girls/boys school or a mixed school? Give at least three reasons for your choice.
Write an interesting story that ends with the expression, Unfortunately I realized when it was too late that my friend was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Write an article for the publication in a national newspaper on the topic, The harmful effects of examination malpractice.