KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
2.
He said the story wasfictitious.
artificial
false
interesting
real
3.
I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave town. This means that I heard it
very late.
at eleven o'clock.
immediately.
in good time.
4.
Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they............
fight often
get on very well.
play as a team.
present good arguments.
5.
These herbs grow here in leaps and bounds. This means that the herbs grow
gradually and in small numbers.
in big circular heaps.
in both cold and hot weather.
quickly and greatly.
6.
My father had the benefit of good education.
luck
advantage
quality
value
7.
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
8.
Abeiku feels unsafe in his house
afraid
rejected
secure
unhappy
9.
The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.
essential
known
popular
realistic
10.
The driver passed out soon after the accident occurred. This means that the driver..........
ran away
died
fainted
vomited
11.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
12.
We initiated several projects last year.
funded
completed
executed
organized
13.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
14.
No one enjoyed the old man's humourless stories
funny
peculiar
familiar
cheerful
15.
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
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.
afraid
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
17.
She is fond of talking about trivial matters.
unpleasant
unimportant
unexciting
unacceptable
18.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
19.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
20.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
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.
Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they............
fight often
get on very well.
play as a team.
present good arguments.
22.
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
23.
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
24.
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.
25.
Mary described the occasion as a red-letter day. This means that the occassion was...........
bloody
enjoyable
memorable
rough
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.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
27.
No one enjoyed the old man's humourless stories
funny
peculiar
familiar
cheerful
28.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
29.
The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
30.
There was mayhem as the crowd scattered.
anger
fear
order
riot
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