KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
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
2.
The fraudster was paid back in his own coins
This means that he was ......
given a hot chase
swindled
punished
given new coins
3.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
4.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
5.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
6.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
7.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
8.
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.
9.
The robbers ransacked the house.
torched
destroyed
invaded
looted
10.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
11.
The officials made a sudden visit to the school.
an usual
a strange
a quick
an unexpected
12.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
register
compiled
present
attendance
13.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
motions
ideas
decisions
intentions
14.
Gil held her tongue on sensitive political issues. This means that she
bit her tongue
kept silent
maintained her stand
refused to laugh
15.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
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.
She is fond of talking about trivial matters.
unpleasant
unimportant
unexciting
unacceptable
18.
The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.
essential
known
popular
realistic
19.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
20.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
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.
The interview was conducted to separate the sheep from the goats. This means that the interview aimed at......... .
finding people who could rear sheep.
keeping the sheep in a different pen.
selecting only the humble candidates.
selecting the best candidates.
23.
Kim is full of himself. This means that Kim is
arrogant.
dangerous.
greedy.
quarrelsome.
24.
I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave. This means that I heard about his decision...........
immediately.
at eleven o'clock
in good time
very late
25.
Nimo worked hard after his business had collapsed and soon found his feet. This means that he............
bought a new fleet of cars.
could walk again.
revievd the business.
sold the rest of the business.
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.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
27.
His expressions are rather colloquial.
informal
archaic
formal
modern
28.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
29.
We finished several projects last year.
initiated
concluded
stopped
organized
30.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
Write a letter to invite your cousin to spend the holidays with your grandparents, giving two reasons why he/she should pay them a visit.
Migration is a common practice among animals: birds, fish and human beings. Migration of human beings has both positive and negative effects on individuals in the society.
When Bello migrated to the city, he left his wife, Aisha, an enterprising traditional career, to fend for herself and their two children. During one of his occasional visits home, his father asked him to take his wife and children to live with him in the city. Reluctantly, Bello gave in.
Aisha had imagined that she would be living in a neat, beautiful and comfortable house in the city. Instead, she, her husband and their children were accomodated in a single room. Washroom facilities were shared with other families. To worsen her plight, her housekeeping allowance was so meagre that she could hardly feed her family properly. She wanted to work, but like the other female migrants, she could not find any job. She wondered how they would survive, be able to send money to their parents and save for a rainy day.
One day, she decided to give her husband a treat and also socialize with their friends. She prepared one of the most inexpensive but tasty delicacies of her people and shared it with her neighbours. Even passers-by popped in for a bite. It was a very successful get together. Her labour was not in vain. Soon, other women asked her to teach them how to cook some local dishes. She also provided catering services at many events. She was handsomely rewarded. Gradually, Aisha Catering Services became a household name and there was remarkable improvement in their lives.
(a)
What was Aisha's occupation before she went to the city?
(b)
In which two ways did migrant workers spend their money?
(c)
In one adjective, describe how Aisha felt when she arrived in the city.
(d)
"Reluctantly, Bello gave in"
Why was Bello reluctant?
(e)
Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
(i)
... to fend for;
(ii)
save for a rainy day;
(iii)
was not in vain.
(f)
For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
(i)
occasional;
(ii)
prepared;
(iii)
handsomely;
(iv)
improvement.
(g)
In two sentences of not more than ten words each, summarize two problems that migrants face as expressed in the third paragraph.
Though your grades at the BECE were very good, none of the schools you chose offered you admission. Write a letter to your District Education Officer about this unfair treatment and request that something is done about it.
You once doubted your abilities, but an experience changed your mindset completely. Write your story, ending with the statement, "I will never compare myself with anyone again."
Describe to your friend how your favourite game is played.