KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

SECTION A

From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

1.

These simple rules were infringed.

A.

observed

B.

violated

C.

changed

D.

formulated

2.

There was mayhem as the crowd scattered.

A.

anger

B.

fear

C.

order

D.

riot

3.

Fishes are plentiful in the pond.

A.

little

B.

scarce

C.

small

D.

unusual

4.

Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap

A.

motions

B.

ideas

C.

decisions

D.

intentions

5.

Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.

A.

afraid

B.

anxious

C.

uneasy

D.

unhappy

6.

We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.

A.

suggestion

B.

offer

C.

opinion

D.

view

7.

What transpired between them remains a secret.

A.

manifested

B.

translated

C.

existed

D.

happened

8.

My neighbour, ............ dog barks every night, has left town.

A.

which

B.

who

C.

who's

D.

whose

9.

Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap

A.

advertisements

B.

announcements

C.

information

D.

notices

10.

The oxen lay on bare floor,............?

A.

didn't they

B.

don't they

C.

didn't it

D.

isn't it

11.

I'm going to make you eat your words.

That means that you will.........

A.

become shocked

B.

be punished

C.

admit you are wrong

D.

face the consequences of your actions

12.

Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap

A.

declare

B.

call

C.

recommend

D.

move

13.

The chosen poems are very relatable

A.

preferred

B.

selected

C.

prescribed

D.

given

14.

It is hard to tell when this began or where it will ......

A.

fall

B.

cease

C.

reside

D.

remain

15.

It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.

A.

incorrect

B.

improper

C.

unwise

D.

rude

SECTION B

Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

16.

Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.

A.

afraid

B.

anxious

C.

uneasy

D.

unhappy

17.

Soraya is very lively today.

A.

smart

B.

active

C.

friendly

D.

serious

18.

Celia shook with fright.

A.

excitement

B.

cheerfulness

C.

hope

D.

fear

19.

His dubious attitude has made him lose all his good friends.

A.

deceitful

B.

disrespectful

C.

untrue

D.

unforgiving

20.

The salient points of the topic have been thoroughly discussed.

A.

highlighted

B.

chosen

C.

important

D.

interesting

SECTION C

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.

Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........

A.

a most welcome one.

B.

short.

C.

a complete surprise.

D.

timely.

22.

John had to eat his words when our team won the match. This means that John..........

A.

became very much surprised.

B.

admitted he was wrong.

C.

denied all that he had said.

D.

lost appetite.

23.

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

A.

leaving all her children.

B.

leaving all her belongings.

C.

without informing anyone.

D.

with all her belongings.

24.

Those children were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. This means that the children were born.............

A.

with their mouth full of silver.

B.

in good health

C.

in happy homes

D.

in wealth and luxury

25.

I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave. This means that I heard about his decision...........

A.

immediately.

B.

at eleven o'clock

C.

in good time

D.

very late

SECTION D

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 unfavourable weather affected their health.

A.

beautiful

B.

pleasant

C.

cool

D.

promising

27.

The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.

A.

respectful

B.

obedient

C.

modest

D.

sympathetic

28.

Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects

A.

practical

B.

natural

C.

logical

D.

actual

29.

The animal will perish under this condition.

A.

graze

B.

survive

C.

starve

D.

remain

30.

The story was written in simple language.

A.

foreign

B.

strange

C.

local

D.

complex

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

Write a letter to your friend describing how you saved a child who was in danger.

2.

Give an account of a memorable event in your life.

3.

Describe a recent celebration in your family.

4.

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.

5.

Write a letter to the Headteacher of your school complaining about at least two bad things your teachers do in the school.