KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
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
2.
Akos has nothing to be boastful of.
afraid
anxious
ashamed
nervous
3.
The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.
essential
known
popular
realistic
4.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
5.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
6.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
7.
Those two are arch rivals.
splash
patch
path
spark
8.
Asua had to eat his words when Asante Kotoko lost to Tano Bofoakwa FC.
This means that Asuo ......
admitted that he was wrong
denied everything he had said
became very ashamed
lost his appetite
9.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
10.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
11.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
12.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
13.
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.
14.
Prosper is the new chef.
chord
chair
shield
scheme
15.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
adjourned
postponed
deferred
shifted
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The new school is ideal for Mr. Mensah's children.
good
perfect
satisfactory
suitable
17.
The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.
essential
known
popular
realistic
18.
Trading is a lucrative economic activity.
profitable
legitimate
desirable
cherished
19.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
20.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
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.
Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............
confused
surprised
nervous
unhappy
22.
John had to eat his words when our team won the match. This means that John..........
became very much surprised.
admitted he was wrong.
denied all that he had said.
lost appetite.
23.
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
24.
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
25.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
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.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
27.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
28.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
29.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
30.
He normally alights at the station.
A. ascends
boards
enters
joins
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.
As Senior Prefect, write the speech that you will deliver at your school's Speech and Prize-giving Day.
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."
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.
SACKEY J.A AND DARMINI L(COMP): The Cockcrow
Question 5(a) to 5(c) are based on the abridged on and simplified version of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist.
CHARLES DICKENS: Oliver Twist
"Stop, thief!" he shouted, thinking Oliver had robbed him. The poor boy found himself being chased by people and even dogs! Someone in the crowd, a young man with purple lips and red sores all over his hands, grabbed Oliver and knocked him down............"
[page 109]
5(a) The one described as a young man with purple lips and red sores all over his hands is............
5(b) Why did the 'a young man with purple lips and red sores all over his hands want to harm Oliver?
5(c) How did Mr. Brownlow help Oliver at the end of the story?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Question 5(d) and 5(e)
KEN SARO-WIWA; Home Sweet Home
"Bom, say, our young Miss has arrived heavily laden with all the good things of the earth. I should think Dakuna will soon float on a sea of wealth".
[page 178]
5(d) Who is referred to as our young Miss?
5(e) The literary device used in heavily laden with all the good things of the earth is............
Read the following extract carefully and answer Question 5(f) to 5(h)
AMA ATA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost.
"X: It was a couple of days ago that w met. What came out of the meeting is that we must come and ask you and your wife what is preventing you from giving your grandmother a great-grandchild before she leaves us."
[Act 4, page 66]
5(f) The speaker represented by 'X' in the extract is............?
5(g) According to Ato, what is preventing him and his wife from having children?
5(h) The figure of speech that describes she leaves us in the extract is............
Read the following extract carefully and answer Question 5(i) and 5(j)
THERESA ENNIN: Makola
"Head bent, rags all around the upside down pan
Picking her nose, shuffling her feet, oblivious to the bustle"
[page 158]
5(i) Write one group of words in the extract that brings out the theme of uncleanliness.
5(j) The words Head bent, rags all around the upside down pan appeal to the reader's sense of............