KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
approved
seconded
upheld
supported
2.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
3.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
adjourned
postponed
deferred
shifted
4.
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.
5.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
6.
The queue moved slowly, yet no one seemed to mind.
fee
cool
quest
few
7.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
8.
My twin brother is very inquisitive.
curious
brilliant
friendly
talkative
9.
The city grew quieter with each passing hour.
bowl
your
tour
owl
10.
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.
11.
Araba and Osei are a devoted couple who love............
each other
one another
themselves
the other
12.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
13.
The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
14.
He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.
calculated
smart
delayed
final
15.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
17.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
18.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
19.
Paul purposely left the door open.
carelessly
hurriedly
intentionally
occasionally
20.
Lance only talks about trivial matters.
unimportant
unpleasant
unacceptable
unexciting
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.
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.
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.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
24.
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.
25.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
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.
These simple rules were infringed.
observed
violated
changed
formulated
27.
It is good to get a cure for a disease, but it is better to ...... the disease.
prevent
protect
avoid
counter
28.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
29.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
30.
The bread is stale.
burnt
delicious
fresh
mouldy
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