KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
2.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
3.
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.
4.
The heir to the British throne was the Duke of Cornwall.
here
hail
air
hew
5.
Akua celebrates her birthday today but I cannot make it. This means that the speaker..........
does not want to be there.
feels it is necessary to attend.
has no birthday gift for her friend.
will not be able to attend.
6.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
7.
Those children were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. This means that the children were born.............
with their mouth full of silver.
in good health
in happy homes
in wealth and luxury
8.
It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.
incorrect
improper
unwise
rude
9.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
motions
ideas
decisions
intentions
10.
I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave. This means that I heard about his decision...........
immediately.
at eleven o'clock
in good time
very late
11.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
12.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
13.
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.
14.
He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.
calculated
smart
delayed
final
15.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
17.
The robbers ransacked the house.
torched
destroyed
invaded
looted
18.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
19.
The internet is of enormous benefit to education.
enviable
great
much
suitable
20.
Arming the police does not halt crime.
avoid
prevent
stop
suspend
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.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
22.
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
23.
"Do not be such a wet blanket, Afua. Your brother needs all the support you can give him", Auntie Araba chided her daughter.
This means that Afua ...... her brother.
didn't care about
couldn't wash for
was too weak to help
liked to discourage
24.
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.
25.
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
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.
graze
survive
starve
remain
27.
His expressions are rather colloquial.
informal
archaic
formal
modern
28.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
29.
The bread is stale.
burnt
delicious
fresh
mouldy
30.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
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?
It is an election year and the major political parties have started campaigning. As a peace-loving member of your community, write an article for publication in a local newspaper of the community, discussing two ways of maintaining peace during the period.
Your parents left you in charge of the house for one day. Tell your friends what you did.
You suddenly woke up when you heard someone shouting "Help! Help!" Describe what you saw when you rushed out.
Write a letter to the chairman of your school's Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A) on the need to provide recreational facilities in your school.