KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
When he lost his job. Yaro was left to sink or swim. That means that Yaro..........
was depressed.
shouted for help
had to find another job.
had to survive on his own
2.
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.
3.
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
4.
The oxen lay on bare floor,............?
didn't they
don't they
didn't it
isn't it
5.
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.
6.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
approved
seconded
upheld
supported
7.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
8.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
9.
Azara burn her fingers when she took sides with her friend. This means that Azara
got herself into trouble
hated her friend
showed how brave she was
supported her friend
10.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
11.
He said the story wasfictitious.
artificial
false
interesting
real
12.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
13.
It is hard to tell when this began or where it will ......
fall
cease
reside
remain
14.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
unlucky
disappointed
unfortunate
unsuccessful
15.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
motions
ideas
decisions
intentions
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Trading is a lucrative economic activity.
profitable
legitimate
desirable
cherished
17.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
18.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
19.
Have you enough money to buy a house?
plenty
much
sufficient
full
20.
Little Asabea wondered why her grandfather walked so slowly.
was saddened that
felt frustrated that
was curious about why
thought about why
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 chief advised his subjects not to allow anger to get the better of them.
This means that they should not let anger ...... them.
divide
sadden
control
deceive
22.
The interview was conducted to separate the sheep from the goats. This means that the interview aimed at......... .
finding people who could rear sheep.
keeping the sheep in a different pen.
selecting only the humble candidates.
selecting the best candidates.
23.
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.
24.
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.
25.
Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............
confused
surprised
nervous
unhappy
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 demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.
construction
creation
erection
relocation
27.
He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.
calculated
smart
delayed
final
28.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
29.
No one enjoyed the old man's humourless stories
funny
peculiar
familiar
cheerful
30.
Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects
practical
natural
logical
actual
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