KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
2.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
3.
When we went to Nina's house, we were told that she had gone away bag and baggage. This means that Nina had gone away
leaving all her children.
leaving all her belongings.
without informing anyone.
with all her belongings.
4.
The four brothers haven't seen........... since June last year.
theirself
each another
themselves
each other
5.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
6.
Their gardener was ..... old to work.
even
so
too
very
7.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
8.
Jane fell ill............ measles.
at
by
of
with
9.
The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
clear.
detailed.
interesting.
realistic.
10.
Paul shed crocodile tears when his friend failed the exam. This means that Paul
was genuinely sorry for his friend.
felt very sad but did not cry.
pretended he was sorry for his friend.
cried uncontrollably.
11.
The visitor's timidity surprised us.
hostility
sincerity
boldness
carelessness
12.
We won the game easily.
giant
general
gentle
goat
13.
Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.
covered
transparent
painted
dark
14.
His expressions are rather colloquial.
informal
archaic
formal
modern
15.
The audience laughed at his funny stories.
cheerful
humourless
familiar
peculiar
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
17.
Paul purposely left the door open.
carelessly
hurriedly
intentionally
occasionally
18.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
19.
Lance only talks about trivial matters.
unimportant
unpleasant
unacceptable
unexciting
20.
The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
clear.
detailed.
interesting.
realistic.
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.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
22.
I learnt to paddle my own canoe. This means that I ......
am independent and need no help from others
do not interfere in other people's matters
have no help in my fishing business
work hard to feed myself and my family
23.
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.
24.
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.
25.
Yaaba hit the nail on the head when she told us that we could only succeed through hardworking.
This means that Yaaba ......
was a good hairdresser
told us the truth
tried to deceive us
showed that she disliked us
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.
Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.
covered
transparent
painted
dark
27.
People in our village polite to strangers.
cruel
mean
rude
unfair
28.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
29.
He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.
calculated
smart
delayed
final
30.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
Describe a recent celebration in your family.
You have been installed a chief in your hometown. Write a letter to your friend in another school telling him or her, at least, two things you intend doing to develop the town.
Describe an interesting place you have visited and say what you gained in the visit.
Write a short story illustrating the saying: All that glitters is not gold.
You are a speaker in a debate on the motion: The use of mobile phones in school by students should be banned. Write your contribution for or against the motion.