KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
2.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
3.
The fraudster was paid back in his own coins
This means that he was ......
given a hot chase
swindled
punished
given new coins
4.
Abeiku feels unsafe in his house
afraid
rejected
secure
unhappy
5.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
6.
"Do not be such a wet blanket, Afua. Your brother needs all the support you can give him", Auntie Araba chided her daughter.
This means that Afua ...... her brother.
didn't care about
couldn't wash for
was too weak to help
liked to discourage
7.
He said the story wasfictitious.
artificial
false
interesting
real
8.
Jane fell ill............ measles.
at
by
of
with
9.
Kim is full of himself. This means that Kim is
arrogant.
dangerous.
greedy.
quarrelsome.
10.
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.
11.
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.
12.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
13.
Prosper is the new chef.
chord
chair
shield
scheme
14.
Paul purposely left the door open.
carelessly
hurriedly
intentionally
occasionally
15.
The prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour
defended
justified
pardoned
praised
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
17.
The robbers ransacked the house.
torched
destroyed
invaded
looted
18.
Have you enough money to buy a house?
plenty
much
sufficient
full
19.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
20.
Aminu's bushy eyebrows gave him a very severe look.
bad
serious
unpleasant
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.
My uncle loves to cast his bread upon waters. This means that my uncle..........
behaves strangely
feeds his fish with bread.
is wasteful.
loves to help people.
22.
Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they............
fight often
get on very well.
play as a team.
present good arguments.
23.
The project is in the pipeline. This means that it is
being dealt with
being suspended
No longer pursued
stuck in the pipe
24.
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
25.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
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.
People in our village polite to strangers.
cruel
mean
rude
unfair
27.
No one enjoyed the old man's humourless stories
funny
peculiar
familiar
cheerful
28.
The headteacher asked the pupils to disperse.
assemble
come
meet
stay
29.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
30.
The current is slow downhill.
abrupt
fresh
running
swift
Write an article for publication in your school magazine on the topic; The relationship between parents and their children should be cordial.
Write a letter to your younger brother giving at least three reasons why you like your friend.
You need a better playing field in your school. Write a letter to your District Chief Executive asking for assistance.
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
I was twelve years when I came across the words "loyalty" and "decorum". I asked my father to explain them to me. His explanation impressed me so I resolved to make them my hallmarks. I tried to be as good as my words. Anytime I was rude or showed disloyalty to someone, I promptly regretted it. Soon, loyalty and decorum became characteristic of me.
Having completed Junior High School, my uncle, Gidi, approached my father and requested that I lived with him temporarily as his children were in America in search of greener pastures. With Daddy's consent, I went and stayed with him. However, he refused to let me return to my parents after Senior High School. Why? Daddy impressed on me the value of hardwork so I lived up to expectation.
Uncle decided to visit his children for the best part of a year and left his mansion and other properties under the stewardship of Lugu, his security man and me due to the trust he reposed in us. This notwithstanding, Lugu suggested we connive with some miscreants to burgle Uncle Gidi's house and share the proceeds with them. Though he persistently attempted to persuade me, I never bought into that idea. Eventually, he fled the mansion sensing I might expose him as a traitor.
Uncle returned and heard about Lugu's plan which I did not succumb to and promised to reward me substantially. However, this never materialized until the unexpected happened. His children returned and told me that when Uncle Gidi was about to go to eternity, he instructed them to reward me with a three-bedroom house and a car. All I said was "oh! loyalty."
(a)
What is the difference between the narrator and Lugu, according to the passage?
(b)
Why didn't the narrator's uncle let him or her go back to his or her parents' house after Senior High School?
(c)
Why didn't the narrator agree to Lugu's suggestion?
(d)
"Until the unexpected happened"
What do you think happened?
(e)
Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
(i)
Be as good as my words;
(ii)
in search of greener pastures;
(iii)
the best part of a year.
(f)
For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
(i)
prompty;
(ii)
stewardship;
(iii)
burgle;
(iv)
substantially.
(g)
In two sentences of not more than ten words each,
(i)
summarize a lesson the narrator learnt based on the last paragraph;
(ii)
give a suitable title to the passage.
Give an account of a fearful experience you have had or witnessed.