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.
Arming the police does not halt crime.
avoid
prevent
stop
suspend
3.
Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ...... moisture.
unpredictable
scanty
uncertain
reduced
4.
Akos has nothing to be boastful of.
afraid
anxious
ashamed
nervous
5.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
6.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
7.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
approved
seconded
upheld
supported
8.
The unfavourable weather affected their health.
beautiful
pleasant
cool
promising
9.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
seek
request
search
look
10.
The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
a command
a demand
a request
a directive
11.
My neighbour, ............ dog barks every night, has left town.
which
who
who's
whose
12.
Akua celebrates her birthday today but I cannot make it. This means that the speaker..........
does not want to be there.
feels it is necessary to attend.
has no birthday gift for her friend.
will not be able to attend.
13.
The audience laughed at his funny stories.
cheerful
humourless
familiar
peculiar
14.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
15.
Nobody paid any attention to the workers' demands.
agitations.
complaints.
objections.
requests.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The rampant destruction of property must be checked.
common
regular
unpleasant
uncontrolled
17.
The commotion at the stadium was avoidable.
trouble
confusion
issue
violence
18.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
19.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
20.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
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.
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
22.
We tried all we could to amuse her but she kept a straight face. This means that she
did not listen to us.
looked straight ahead.
refused to laugh.
cried all the more.
23.
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.
24.
Samantha's main problem is that she can see no further than her nose. This means that Samantha
lacks foresight.
is easily deceived.
has a long nose.
cannot think
25.
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.
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.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
27.
The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
28.
He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.
calculated
smart
delayed
final
29.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
30.
Due to ongoing road construction, our shops have been temporarily closed down.
permanently
legally
deliberately
constantly
As the senior prefect of your school, write a letter to the headmaster, discussing two reasons why, the school should instill moral values into the students.
Write an article for publication in a national newspaper discussing at least two reasons why students should cultivate the habit of reading.
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
The new Headmistress of Beso Junior High School was impressed with the infrastructure and equipment in the school. She was also pleased with the staff and student population. However, one thing puzzled her. The students' performance was very poor, according to the records. She had a discussion with the staff who complained of student absenteeism due to ill health. A nurse in the community told her that the children were often under the weather.
They had malaria, although every family had been given insecticide-treated mosquito nets. It seemed however that the people did not use these nets as they should and therefore the numerous mosquitoes in the environment continued to bite them. While visiting some of the sick children in the community, the Headmistress noticed that there were several pits filled with water. At a general PTA meeting, she explained how mosquitoes could breed in the stagnant water in the pits. She also pointed out the effects of the poor health of the children on their academic performance. She then appealed for help to destroy the breeding places of the mosquitoes so that the children would become healthier and perform better in school.
Although some of the parents did not understand the connection between the water in the pits and the performance of the students, they agreed to help her. During the next dry season, work started. All hands were on deck. The people worked very hard and the pits were filled. Trees and flowers were planted on the reclaimed land. The community now looked more beautiful than before. Soon, the children's health improved and, later, their performance in the final examinations became better.
a)
Mention two things that Headmistress liked about the school.
b)
In which two ways did the children's poor health affect them?
c)
Why did the Headmistress involve the parents in solving the problem?
d)
i)
What made the community succeed in filling the pits?
ii)
What two benefits did the filling of the pits bring to the community?
e)
Explain, in your own words, the following expressions as used in the passage:
i)
... one thing puzzled her;
ii)
... often under the weather;
iii)
All hands were on deck.
f)
For each of the following words, give another word or a phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
i)
noticed;
ii)
pits;
iii)
appealed;
iv)
perform;
v)
connection.
Write a letter to the Ministry of Transport suggesting two ways of improving the public transport road system in the country.
Write an article for publication in your school magazine on the topic; The relationship between parents and their children should be cordial.