KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
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
2.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
3.
The fraudster was paid back in his own coins
This means that he was ......
given a hot chase
swindled
punished
given new coins
4.
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
5.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
6.
Have you enough money to buy a house?
plenty
much
sufficient
full
7.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
8.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
9.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
10.
Whole grains are healthier than polished ones.
Gill
Goal
Gaul
Gaol
11.
We tried all we could to amuse her but she kept a straight face. This means that she
did not listen to us.
looked straight ahead.
refused to laugh.
cried all the more.
12.
The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
a command
a demand
a request
a directive
13.
I'm going to make you eat your words.
That means that you will.........
become shocked
be punished
admit you are wrong
face the consequences of your actions
14.
The unfavourable weather affected their health.
beautiful
pleasant
cool
promising
15.
Paul purposely left the door open.
carelessly
hurriedly
intentionally
occasionally
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
17.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
18.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
19.
Nobody paid any attention to the workers' demands.
agitations.
complaints.
objections.
requests.
20.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
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.
Mary described the occasion as a red-letter day. This means that the occassion was...........
bloody
enjoyable
memorable
rough
22.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
23.
Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they............
fight often
get on very well.
play as a team.
present good arguments.
24.
We tried all we could to amuse her but she kept a straight face. This means that she
did not listen to us.
looked straight ahead.
refused to laugh.
cried all the more.
25.
I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave. This means that I heard about his decision...........
immediately.
at eleven o'clock
in good time
very late
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.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
27.
These simple rules were infringed.
observed
violated
changed
formulated
28.
The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.
construction
creation
erection
relocation
29.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
30.
The minister publicly rebukes his assistant and always ...... his secretary.
advises
commends
embraces
harasses
Write a letter to your District Director of Education giving at least, two reasons why caning should be banned in schools.
Migration is a common practice among animals: birds, fish and human beings. Migration of human beings has both positive and negative effects on individuals in the society.
When Bello migrated to the city, he left his wife, Aisha, an enterprising traditional career, to fend for herself and their two children. During one of his occasional visits home, his father asked him to take his wife and children to live with him in the city. Reluctantly, Bello gave in.
Aisha had imagined that she would be living in a neat, beautiful and comfortable house in the city. Instead, she, her husband and their children were accomodated in a single room. Washroom facilities were shared with other families. To worsen her plight, her housekeeping allowance was so meagre that she could hardly feed her family properly. She wanted to work, but like the other female migrants, she could not find any job. She wondered how they would survive, be able to send money to their parents and save for a rainy day.
One day, she decided to give her husband a treat and also socialize with their friends. She prepared one of the most inexpensive but tasty delicacies of her people and shared it with her neighbours. Even passers-by popped in for a bite. It was a very successful get together. Her labour was not in vain. Soon, other women asked her to teach them how to cook some local dishes. She also provided catering services at many events. She was handsomely rewarded. Gradually, Aisha Catering Services became a household name and there was remarkable improvement in their lives.
(a)
What was Aisha's occupation before she went to the city?
(b)
In which two ways did migrant workers spend their money?
(c)
In one adjective, describe how Aisha felt when she arrived in the city.
(d)
"Reluctantly, Bello gave in"
Why was Bello reluctant?
(e)
Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
(i)
... to fend for;
(ii)
save for a rainy day;
(iii)
was not in vain.
(f)
For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
(i)
occasional;
(ii)
prepared;
(iii)
handsomely;
(iv)
improvement.
(g)
In two sentences of not more than ten words each, summarize two problems that migrants face as expressed in the third paragraph.
Write a story which ends with the expression: '................ what a dream!'
Write a letter to your Assemblyman or woman telling him or her two things that should be done for the people in your area.
Describe what you normally do on Sundays.