From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Akos has nothing to be boastful of.
afraid
anxious
ashamed
nervous
2.
The project is in the pipeline. This means that it is
being dealt with
being suspended
No longer pursued
stuck in the pipe
3.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
4.
She received a beautiful psalm.
shall
palm
sand
page
5.
Prosper is the new chef.
chord
chair
shield
scheme
6.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
7.
These simple rules were infringed.
observed
violated
changed
formulated
8.
Little Asabea wondered why her grandfather walked so slowly.
was saddened that
felt frustrated that
was curious about why
thought about why
9.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
10.
Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ...... moisture.
unpredictable
scanty
uncertain
reduced
11.
The welfare of students should be the concern of teachers.
growth
joy
wealth
well-being
12.
The chief advised his subjects not to allow anger to get the better of them.
This means that they should not let anger ...... them.
divide
sadden
control
deceive
13.
When the old woman heard the sound of the gun-shots, her hair stood on end. This means that the old woman
started crying.
became inactive.
was frightened.
was worried.
14.
Abeiku feels unsafe in his house
afraid
rejected
secure
unhappy
15.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Lance only talks about trivial matters.
unimportant
unpleasant
unacceptable
unexciting
17.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
18.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
19.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
20.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
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.
My uncle loves to cast his bread upon waters. This means that my uncle..........
behaves strangely
feeds his fish with bread.
is wasteful.
loves to help people.
22.
That tailor always takes pains over his sewing. This means that the tailor
does his sewing with great care.
finds sewing very painful.
is not happy sewing.
is often ill and cannot sew.
23.
The fraudster was paid back in his own coins
This means that he was ......
given a hot chase
swindled
punished
given new coins
24.
The driver passed out soon after the accident occurred. This means that the driver..........
ran away
died
fainted
vomited
25.
Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they............
fight often
get on very well.
play as a team.
present good arguments.
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.
The unfavourable weather affected their health.
beautiful
pleasant
cool
promising
28.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
29.
He normally alights at the station.
A. ascends
boards
enters
joins
30.
We finished several projects last year.
initiated
concluded
stopped
organized
Write a letter to the Headteacher of your school complaining about at least two bad things your teachers do in the school.
Describe a day you will never forget in your life.
As a Senior Prefect of your school, write a speech you would give to fresh students telling them, at least, three things that can make their stay in the school successful.
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
Cholera is a very dangerous disease which can kill many people within a short time. Indeed, it has ruined several communities particularly in the developing countries. It must therefore be prevented at all cost.
The disease is general spread by germs which thrive in filthy and unhygienic areas. There could be an outbreak of cholera when drinking water becomes polluted by floods after a downpour. Human carriers also cause the disease to spread from place to place. For example, a person carrying the cholera germs would vomit or pass frequent stools. Flies would then carry the germs on their hairy legs and deposit them on exposed food or in water. When a person eats this contaminated food or drinks the polluted water, he or she is likely to contract the disease unknowingly.
On the whole, the main symptoms of cholera are severe diarrhoea and vomiting, which may result in loss of weight. The stool tends to be watery. As a lot of fluid is lost from the body, the patient quickly becomes dehydrated, thin and weak. The rapid loss of body fluid can soon result in death, unless the lost fluid is replaced immediately.
The first thing for the patient to do is replenish as much fluid as is lost by taking, from time to time, boiled water which has been allowed to cool and mixed with salt and sugar. Then, he should seek medical attention.
(a) Where do cholera germs usually breed?
(b) Mention the two main carriers of cholera germs.
(c)I. State the two signs of cholera.
II. Give one effect of the disease.
(d) What advice does the writer give to the cholera patient?
(e) Explain the following expressions in your own words:
I. it has ruined several communities;
II. at all cost;
III. after a downpour.
(f) For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
I. thrive;
II. deposit;
III. rapid;
IV. replenish;
V. seek.
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
Ali set out the house that morning in high spirits knowing well that hw e was going to meet his childhood friend Kofi. He had heard that his friend was occupying a very high position in a reputable company. Kofi could hardly recognize Ali when the letter entered the former's office.
'So you can't recognize me, Kofi, your classmate, Sikakrom J.H.S? Does money blind people and erase their memory? Can ten short years change you so completely as to make you forget an intimate friend?'
Kofi then suddenly recognize him. 'Sorry, Ali. You've changed so much I couldn't make you out. Please, sit down. What can I do for you?
Ali reluctantly sat down. He admired Kofi's tidy office and person - the well-groomed hair, the attractive shirt and tie. Ali removed a small bottle from the breast pocket of his dust-covered shirt, poured out some white substance in his palm and sniffed it greedily.
Kofi noticed all that but suppressed his anger. 'I learn that luck has given you great wealth, Kofi' Ali said. 'Indeed, some people are lucky!' he added, and pulled out a crumpled cigarette and a box of matches.
'I'd rather you didn't come smoke here. I keep my air fresh,' Kofi politely ordered. Ali was shocked. 'Hei, Kofi, what a complete change! What bird must have lent you is wings for you to soar so high? Oh, Luck, you can really change people! Just ten short years!'
'Look here, Ali, leave luck out of this. I worked very hard hard for seven years to acquire a good degree and a job. I never relied on luck for success.'
(a) What did Ali expect as he left the house to meet Kofi?
(b) Why did Kofi fail to recognize Ali?
(c) What does the passage tell us about Ali's habits?
(d)I. According to Ali, what has made Kofi successful?
II. What actually helped Kofi to succeed?
(e) Explain the following expressions in your own words:
I. in high spirits;
II. erase their memory;
III. I couldn't make you out.
(f) For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
I. reputable;
II. intimate;
III. tidy;
IV. attractive;