KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
clear.
detailed.
interesting.
realistic.
2.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
3.
Her clothes would look better if she ...... them.
will wash
washes
washed
would wash
4.
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
5.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
6.
The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
a command
a demand
a request
a directive
7.
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
8.
The students were all ears during the presentation. This means that the students.......
did not enjoy the presentation.
had big ears.
listened attentively.
were very happy.
9.
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.
10.
Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ...... moisture.
unpredictable
scanty
uncertain
reduced
11.
Akos has nothing to be boastful of.
afraid
anxious
ashamed
nervous
12.
The fraudster was paid back in his own coins
This means that he was ......
given a hot chase
swindled
punished
given new coins
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.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
15.
Trading is a lucrative economic activity.
profitable
legitimate
desirable
cherished
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
17.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
18.
The salient points of the topic have been thoroughly discussed.
highlighted
chosen
important
interesting
19.
The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
a command
a demand
a request
a directive
20.
The rampant destruction of property must be checked.
common
regular
unpleasant
uncontrolled
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 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
22.
A desperate man may clutch at straws to save himself. This means that he may
decide to act bravely
seize any opportunity
try all clever means
use a secret strategy
23.
The students were all ears during the presentation. This means that the students.......
did not enjoy the presentation.
had big ears.
listened attentively.
were very happy.
24.
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.
25.
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.
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 bread is stale.
burnt
delicious
fresh
mouldy
27.
Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects
practical
natural
logical
actual
28.
Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.
covered
transparent
painted
dark
29.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
30.
There was mayhem as the crowd scattered.
anger
fear
order
riot
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