KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
The fraudster was paid back in his own coins
This means that he was ......
given a hot chase
swindled
punished
given new coins
2.
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.
3.
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
4.
Jane fell ill............ measles.
at
by
of
with
5.
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.
6.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
7.
Akos has nothing to be boastful of.
afraid
anxious
ashamed
nervous
8.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
9.
We finished several projects last year.
initiated
concluded
stopped
organized
10.
Due to ongoing road construction, our shops have been temporarily closed down.
permanently
legally
deliberately
constantly
11.
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.
12.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
motions
ideas
decisions
intentions
13.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
register
compiled
present
attendance
14.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
15.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
17.
My twin brother is very inquisitive.
curious
brilliant
friendly
talkative
18.
The radio is a potent medium of communication
fast
necessary
powerful
sound
19.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
20.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
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.
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.
22.
The driver passed out soon after the accident occurred. This means that the driver..........
ran away
died
fainted
vomited
23.
The two boys have often been at loggerheads with each other. This means that they ......
are usually seen walking together
have often exchanged ideas
have often had strong disagreements
usually have the same views on issues
24.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
25.
Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............
confused
surprised
nervous
unhappy
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.
Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ...... moisture.
unpredictable
scanty
uncertain
reduced
27.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
28.
Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.
covered
transparent
painted
dark
29.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
30.
The current is slow downhill.
abrupt
fresh
running
swift
Write a letter to your pen-pal telling him why you like your school.
SACKEY J. A. AND DARMINI L (COMP): The Cockcrow
Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on one of the prescribed short stories for your study.
Provide short answer to them.
MERRILL CORNEY: Debbies, Sandy and Pepe
(a) What is referred to as Poor little thing the story?
(b) What is the setting of the story?
(c) The attitude of the girls to the baby bird is that of............
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e)
KAAKYIRE AKOSOMO NYANTAKYI: Tell My Son to Hold On to His Gun
"Be courageous, be courageous, Kwame, be courageous!"
"I will be, Father, I will be" I answered,
and entered the thick forest......
[page 93]
(d) Be courageous, be courageous, Kwame, be courageous is an example of the use of a literary device term...............
(e) How did Kwame show that he was courageous at the end of the story?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) and 5(g)
JEAN WATSON: The Old Man And His Children
One there was an old man who had seven sons.
They should have been his pride and joy.
But they were not.
[page 17]
(f) The above extract is a/an............ to a story.
(g) The idea expression in the second sentence is that of............
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h) and 5(j)
AMA ATAA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost
Yes, my young woman, I shall remember you.
I shall remember you in the hours of the night
In my sleepless sleep.
[page 62
(h) "............ young woman" refers to............
(i) The ' sleepless sleep' of the speaker is caused by............
(j) "............ sleepless sleep" shows that the speaker is ............
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(a), 5(b) and 5(c).
AMA ATAA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost
Nana:Yes, I am sitting here. So you thought I was dead?
No, I am not. Go home, good nighbours and
save your tears for my funeral. It cannot be long now ...
(a)
Who are the good neighbours?
(b)
It cannot be long now
Why does Nana think she will die soon?
(c)
Nana is in a/an ...... mood.
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e).
KOBENA EYI ACQUAH: A Wreath of Tears
Your funeral
was so quiet, and small-
almost too small, it is said
for a man your stature
You must
Have preferred it that way
(d)
This poem is an example of a/an ......
(e)
You must
Have preferred it that way
The above lines show that the dead person was ......
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) and 5(g).
EVELYN TOOLEY HUNT: Mama is a Sunrise
When she come slip-footing through the door,
she kindles us
like lump coal lighted
and we wake up glowing.
She puts a spark even in Papa's eyes
and turns out all our darkness.
(f)
The literary device in turns out all our darkness is ......
(g)
Mama is a Sunrise is an example of which literary device?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h), 5(i) and 5(j).
ERNEST HEMMINGWAY: A Day's Wait
I thought perhaps he was a little light-headed
and after giving him the prescribed capsules
at eleven o'clock, I went out for a while.
(h)
One thing that made Schatz's father think the boy was a little light-headed is ......
(i)
What exactly did the writer do when he "went out for a while"?
(j)
How did Schatz feel at the end of the story?
Your cousin has invited you to spend your forthcoming holidays again with him or her. Write a letter to accept the invitation and tell your cousin what you want to see and do this time.
Ogboo was a very successful business man. He owned a fleet of vehicles. He was very generous and highly respected in his village. His children were very dear to him but he did not pamper them. He considered some modern gadgets dangerous, too expensive and a way of encouraging laziness among children. Therefore, no labour-saving gadgets were found in the kitchen. He insisted that food tasted better when prepared in the traditional way. He was also his children's barber.
At school, his children were the only pupils who received letters, popularly called snail mail. Akwesi, his eldest child, was always the object of ridicule among his peers. He patiently bore all the humiliation. When he completed school and his father made him manage his business, he decided to do things differently. He bought a cellular phone for his mother and equipped the house with modern gadgets. He also installed tracking devices on his father's vehicles and insisted on the drivers using mobile money transfer services. He swore the drivers to secrecy.
In an era when car snatching, drivers cheating their employers and armed robbery were the order of the day. Ogboo's transport business continued to flourish. He seemed to be insulated against theft. This amazed everyone. Soon, tongues began to wag. Ogboo was accused of possessing magical powers. Others insinuated that he was in leaque with the armed robbers. People shunned his company. One day, at a meeting organized by the transport owners, Akwesi let the cat out of the bag.
(a)
Write two things Ogboo did that showed that he did not pamper his children.
(b)
... he decided to do things differently.
(i)
Identify two of the things that Akwesi did differently.
(ii)
List two adjectives that can be used to describe Akwesi's drivers.
(c)
What were two of the problems that car owners faced?
(d)
Akwesi let the cat out of the bag
(i)
What did Akwesi do?
(ii)
Why did he let the cat out of the bag?
(e)
Explain, in your own words, the following expressions as used in the passage:
(i)
order of the day;
(ii)
tongues began to wag;
(iii)
in league with.
(f)
For each of the following words, give another word or a phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
(i)
highly;
(ii)
pamper;
(iii)
manage;
(iv)
installed;
(v)
flourish.