KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
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
2.
Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............
confused
surprised
nervous
unhappy
3.
The driver passed out soon after the accident occurred. This means that the driver..........
ran away
died
fainted
vomited
4.
The internet is of enormous benefit to education.
enviable
great
much
suitable
5.
Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.
afraid
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
6.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
7.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
The four brothers haven't seen........... since June last year.
theirself
each another
themselves
each other
11.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
12.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
13.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
unlucky
disappointed
unfortunate
unsuccessful
14.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
register
compiled
present
attendance
15.
Araba and Osei are a devoted couple who love............
each other
one another
themselves
the other
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.
The radio is a potent medium of communication
fast
necessary
powerful
sound
18.
The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
clear.
detailed.
interesting.
realistic.
19.
He said the story wasfictitious.
artificial
false
interesting
real
20.
Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.
afraid
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
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.
John had to eat his words when our team won the match. This means that John..........
became very much surprised.
admitted he was wrong.
denied all that he had said.
lost appetite.
22.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
23.
The chief advised his subjects not to allow anger to get the better of them.
This means that they should not let anger ...... them.
divide
sadden
control
deceive
24.
Asua had to eat his words when Asante Kotoko lost to Tano Bofoakwa FC.
This means that Asuo ......
admitted that he was wrong
denied everything he had said
became very ashamed
lost his appetite
25.
On seeing the angry mob approaching the school, our school prefect told us to take to our heels. This means that the prefect told us to ......
hurry up
join them
run away
walk gracefully
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.
Most of the rules were observed.
violated
cancelled
lessened
excluded
27.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
28.
People in our village polite to strangers.
cruel
mean
rude
unfair
29.
The animal will perish under this condition.
graze
survive
starve
remain
30.
Dora was exhausted after the exercise.
A. cheerful
active
refreshed
strong
You were in the house when you heard drumming and singing. Describe what you saw when you came out of the house.
Write the speech you would give at your school's graduation day on The school's achievements and failures in the academic year.
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?
Narrate to your friends an interesting story your grandmother told you.
Describe what you normally do on Sundays.