KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

PART I
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

SECTION A

From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

1.

Cann worked hard to stock the shop.

A.

decorate

B.

empty

C.

fill

D.

reinforce

2.

The unfavourable weather affected their health.

A.

beautiful

B.

pleasant

C.

cool

D.

promising

3.

Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap

A.

advertisements

B.

announcements

C.

information

D.

notices

4.

The heir to the British throne was the Duke of Cornwall.

A.

here

B.

hail

C.

air

D.

hew

5.

Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap

A.

unlucky

B.

disappointed

C.

unfortunate

D.

unsuccessful

6.

The pupils are confident of passing the examination.

A.

determined

B.

doubtless

C.

uncertain

D.

uneasy

7.

Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap

A.

motions

B.

ideas

C.

decisions

D.

intentions

8.

The prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour

A.

defended

B.

justified

C.

pardoned

D.

praised

9.

It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.

A.

incorrect

B.

improper

C.

unwise

D.

rude

10.

Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects

A.

practical

B.

natural

C.

logical

D.

actual

11.

The animal will perish under this condition.

A.

graze

B.

survive

C.

starve

D.

remain

12.

She accidentally tore her dress.

A.

intentionally

B.

willingly

C.

carelessly

D.

foolishly

13.

The commotion at the stadium was avoidable.

A.

trouble

B.

confusion

C.

issue

D.

violence

14.

He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.

A.

calculated

B.

smart

C.

delayed

D.

final

15.

The chief advised his subjects not to allow anger to get the better of them.

This means that they should not let anger ...... them.

A.

divide

B.

sadden

C.

control

D.

deceive

SECTION B

Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

16.

The radio is a potent medium of communication

A.

fast

B.

necessary

C.

powerful

D.

sound

17.

The internet is of enormous benefit to education.

A.

enviable

B.

great

C.

much

D.

suitable

18.

There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.

A.

endless

B.

immeasurable

C.

incomplete

D.

inconstant

19.

The officials made a sudden visit to the school.

A.

an usual

B.

a strange

C.

a quick

D.

an unexpected

20.

The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.

A.

weakness

B.

shortage

C.

suffering

D.

indiscipline

SECTION C

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.

Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......

A.

arrogant

B.

dangerous

C.

greedy

D.

quarrelsome

22.

That tailor always takes pains over his sewing. This means that the tailor

A.

does his sewing with great care.

B.

finds sewing very painful.

C.

is not happy sewing.

D.

is often ill and cannot sew.

23.

Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............

A.

confused

B.

surprised

C.

nervous

D.

unhappy

24.

Akua celebrates her birthday today but I cannot make it. This means that the speaker..........

A.

does not want to be there.

B.

feels it is necessary to attend.

C.

has no birthday gift for her friend.

D.

will not be able to attend.

25.

These herbs grow here in leaps and bounds. This means that the herbs grow

A.

gradually and in small numbers.

B.

in big circular heaps.

C.

in both cold and hot weather.

D.

quickly and greatly.

SECTION D

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 animal will perish under this condition.

A.

graze

B.

survive

C.

starve

D.

remain

27.

They said the film was ancient but I found it

A.

relaxing.

B.

modern.

C.

difficult.

D.

interesting.

28.

Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ...... moisture.

A.

unpredictable

B.

scanty

C.

uncertain

D.

reduced

29.

The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.

A.

construction

B.

creation

C.

erection

D.

relocation

30.

She accidentally tore her dress.

A.

intentionally

B.

willingly

C.

carelessly

D.

foolishly

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

Describe an interesting function you attended recently.

2.

Write a letter to your Assemblyman suggesting three ways in which you can help improve sanitation in your area.

3.

Your PTA has introduced a Best Teacher Award Scheme for your school. Which of your teachers would you nominate for the award and why?

4.

As the main speaker in a debate on the motion, Students should not wear uniform to school, write your speech for or against the motion.

5.

Your class teacher has punished you for something you did not do. Write a letter to your headmaster or headmistress explaining why you think you have been punished unfairly.