KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.
covered
transparent
painted
dark
2.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
3.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
4.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
seek
request
search
look
5.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
6.
Her clothes would look better if she ...... them.
will wash
washes
washed
would wash
7.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
8.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
9.
Samantha's main problem is that she can see no further than her nose. This means that Samantha
lacks foresight.
is easily deceived.
has a long nose.
cannot think
10.
These simple rules were infringed.
observed
violated
changed
formulated
11.
The commotion at the stadium was avoidable.
trouble
confusion
issue
violence
12.
She received a beautiful psalm.
shall
palm
sand
page
13.
Being the eldest child of the family, Joojo claimed the lion share of the father's property. This means that Joojo had.........
all the property.
half of the property.
the best part.
the largest part.
14.
Mary described the occasion as a red-letter day. This means that the occassion was...........
bloody
enjoyable
memorable
rough
15.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
17.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
18.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
19.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
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.
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
22.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
23.
Dallies is the pick of the bunch. This means that Dallies..........
is a farmer.
is an athlete.
is preferred to all others.
works on a banana plantation.
24.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
25.
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.
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 prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour
defended
justified
pardoned
praised
27.
The headteacher asked the pupils to disperse.
assemble
come
meet
stay
28.
Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects
practical
natural
logical
actual
29.
It is good to get a cure for a disease, but it is better to ...... the disease.
prevent
protect
avoid
counter
30.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
Write an article for publication in the Junior Graphic on the topic: Why candidates should not cheat in examinations.
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(a), 5(b) and 5(c).
AMA ATAA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost
Nana:Yes, I am sitting here. So you thought I was dead?
No, I am not. Go home, good nighbours and
save your tears for my funeral. It cannot be long now ...
(a)
Who are the good neighbours?
(b)
It cannot be long now
Why does Nana think she will die soon?
(c)
Nana is in a/an ...... mood.
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e).
KOBENA EYI ACQUAH: A Wreath of Tears
Your funeral
was so quiet, and small-
almost too small, it is said
for a man your stature
You must
Have preferred it that way
(d)
This poem is an example of a/an ......
(e)
You must
Have preferred it that way
The above lines show that the dead person was ......
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) and 5(g).
EVELYN TOOLEY HUNT: Mama is a Sunrise
When she come slip-footing through the door,
she kindles us
like lump coal lighted
and we wake up glowing.
She puts a spark even in Papa's eyes
and turns out all our darkness.
(f)
The literary device in turns out all our darkness is ......
(g)
Mama is a Sunrise is an example of which literary device?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h), 5(i) and 5(j).
ERNEST HEMMINGWAY: A Day's Wait
I thought perhaps he was a little light-headed
and after giving him the prescribed capsules
at eleven o'clock, I went out for a while.
(h)
One thing that made Schatz's father think the boy was a little light-headed is ......
(i)
What exactly did the writer do when he "went out for a while"?
(j)
How did Schatz feel at the end of the story?
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
I was twelve years when I came across the words "loyalty" and "decorum". I asked my father to explain them to me. His explanation impressed me so I resolved to make them my hallmarks. I tried to be as good as my words. Anytime I was rude or showed disloyalty to someone, I promptly regretted it. Soon, loyalty and decorum became characteristic of me.
Having completed Junior High School, my uncle, Gidi, approached my father and requested that I lived with him temporarily as his children were in America in search of greener pastures. With Daddy's consent, I went and stayed with him. However, he refused to let me return to my parents after Senior High School. Why? Daddy impressed on me the value of hardwork so I lived up to expectation.
Uncle decided to visit his children for the best part of a year and left his mansion and other properties under the stewardship of Lugu, his security man and me due to the trust he reposed in us. This notwithstanding, Lugu suggested we connive with some miscreants to burgle Uncle Gidi's house and share the proceeds with them. Though he persistently attempted to persuade me, I never bought into that idea. Eventually, he fled the mansion sensing I might expose him as a traitor.
Uncle returned and heard about Lugu's plan which I did not succumb to and promised to reward me substantially. However, this never materialized until the unexpected happened. His children returned and told me that when Uncle Gidi was about to go to eternity, he instructed them to reward me with a three-bedroom house and a car. All I said was "oh! loyalty."
(a)
What is the difference between the narrator and Lugu, according to the passage?
(b)
Why didn't the narrator's uncle let him or her go back to his or her parents' house after Senior High School?
(c)
Why didn't the narrator agree to Lugu's suggestion?
(d)
"Until the unexpected happened"
What do you think happened?
(e)
Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
(i)
Be as good as my words;
(ii)
in search of greener pastures;
(iii)
the best part of a year.
(f)
For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
(i)
prompty;
(ii)
stewardship;
(iii)
burgle;
(iv)
substantially.
(g)
In two sentences of not more than ten words each,
(i)
summarize a lesson the narrator learnt based on the last paragraph;
(ii)
give a suitable title to the passage.
Your school is planning an excursion to a place of interest in your district. Describe the preparations you are making towards the journey.
You once doubted your abilities, but an experience changed your mindset completely. Write your story, ending with the statement, "I will never compare myself with anyone again."