KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Had they completed the project before the deadline?
...... the project been completed by them before the deadline?
Were
Has
Had
Was
2.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
3.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
proficient
specialized
knowledgeable
competent
4.
It is good to get a cure for a disease, but it is better to ...... the disease.
prevent
protect
avoid
counter
5.
Jane fell ill............ measles.
at
by
of
with
6.
The radio is a potent medium of communication
fast
necessary
powerful
sound
7.
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.
8.
I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave town. This means that I heard it
very late.
at eleven o'clock.
immediately.
in good time.
9.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
10.
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.
11.
I learnt to paddle my own canoe. This means that I ......
am independent and need no help from others
do not interfere in other people's matters
have no help in my fishing business
work hard to feed myself and my family
12.
The unfavourable weather affected their health.
beautiful
pleasant
cool
promising
13.
The officials made a sudden visit to the school.
an usual
a strange
a quick
an unexpected
14.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
15.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
17.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
18.
His dubious attitude has made him lose all his good friends.
deceitful
disrespectful
untrue
unforgiving
19.
My twin brother is very inquisitive.
curious
brilliant
friendly
talkative
20.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
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.
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.
22.
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.
23.
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
24.
Kim is full of himself. This means that Kim is
arrogant.
dangerous.
greedy.
quarrelsome.
25.
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
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 arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
27.
The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.
construction
creation
erection
relocation
28.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
29.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
30.
The animal will perish under this condition.
graze
survive
starve
remain
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
The academic performance of students in the olden days was golden. Students knew the essence of education and made efforts to achieve excellence. Reading whatever material, they came across not only helped thier mental development but also made them self-reliant and confident. Students burn the midnight oil in order to make grades and to come out of the school as better people.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of students today. Whatever students achieved in the past is considered archaic. The emergence of improver technology has bedevilled the society. Students prefer staying in touch with friends and loved ones. The use of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram, has taken over their entire being. Reading useful materials like dailies, storybooks and others is now a thing of the past.
The negative influence of social media has deprived students of achieving excellence. Examination malpractices, mass failure in examination and bad language have become the order of the day.
Modern technology has its own benefits. In addition to serving as a great tool for businesses, it enables students to access informations easily. What is more, it enables easy interactions between friends and loved ones. As much as these are important, students should realise that, without good moral practices, education and reading, the future remains blurred. Students can eradicate the negative effects of modern technology has on them if only they remain focussed on their academic work.
(a) State two benefits of reading mentioned in the passage.
(b) For what two reasons did students study late into the night in the past?
(c) State two benefits of modern technology.
(d) How can students get rid of the harmful influence of social media?
(e) Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
I. Burn the midnight oil;
II. Taken over their being;
III. The order of the day.
(f) For each of of the following words, give another word of a phrase that means the same, and can fit into the passage:
I. golden;
II. excellence;
III. archaic;
IV. blurred;
V. eradicate.
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