KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
2.
The robbers ransacked the house.
torched
destroyed
invaded
looted
3.
We were taken to the police station like a lamb to the slaughter. This means that we were taken there.............
with our clothes removed
without resistance
with difficulty
in a violent manner
4.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
5.
When he lost his job, Yaro was left to sink or swim. This means that Yaro
had to find another job.
shouted for help.
had to survive on his own.
was depressed.
6.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
7.
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.
8.
Aminu's bushy eyebrows gave him a very severe look.
bad
serious
unpleasant
9.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
10.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
11.
Most of the rules were observed.
violated
cancelled
lessened
excluded
12.
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
13.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
14.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
15.
He said the story wasfictitious.
artificial
false
interesting
real
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The radio is a potent medium of communication
fast
necessary
powerful
sound
17.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
18.
The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.
essential
known
popular
realistic
19.
The officials made a sudden visit to the school.
an usual
a strange
a quick
an unexpected
20.
Trading is a lucrative economic activity.
profitable
legitimate
desirable
cherished
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.
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.
22.
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.
23.
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.
24.
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.
25.
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
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 price of petrol has fallen for no reason.
aggravated
doubled
risen
weakened
27.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
28.
The bread is stale.
burnt
delicious
fresh
mouldy
29.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
30.
People in our village polite to strangers.
cruel
mean
rude
unfair
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