KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
2.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
motions
ideas
decisions
intentions
3.
When we went to Nina's house, we were told that she had gone away bag and baggage. This means that Nina had gone away
leaving all her children.
leaving all her belongings.
without informing anyone.
with all her belongings.
4.
We won the game easily.
giant
general
gentle
goat
5.
He said the story wasfictitious.
artificial
false
interesting
real
6.
Akos has nothing to be boastful of.
afraid
anxious
ashamed
nervous
7.
Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.
covered
transparent
painted
dark
8.
The price of petrol has fallen for no reason.
aggravated
doubled
risen
weakened
9.
Lariba sprang to her feet.
sprayed
struck
slew
splashed
10.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
11.
Due to ongoing road construction, our shops have been temporarily closed down.
permanently
legally
deliberately
constantly
12.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
professional
certified
skilled
responsible
13.
It is good to get a cure for a disease, but it is better to ...... the disease.
prevent
protect
avoid
counter
14.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
15.
Her clothes would look better if she ...... them.
will wash
washes
washed
would wash
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The rampant destruction of property must be checked.
common
regular
unpleasant
uncontrolled
17.
The internet is of enormous benefit to education.
enviable
great
much
suitable
18.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
19.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
20.
My twin brother is very inquisitive.
curious
brilliant
friendly
talkative
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.
"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
22.
She tried to throw dust in our eyes. This means that she tried to ......
cheat us
deceive us
fight us
make us blind
23.
The two boys have often been at loggerheads with each other. This means that they ......
are usually seen walking together
have often exchanged ideas
have often had strong disagreements
usually have the same views on issues
24.
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.
25.
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
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 arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
27.
Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ...... moisture.
unpredictable
scanty
uncertain
reduced
28.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
29.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
30.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
Your teacher has selected a programme for your senior secondary school course. Write a letter to him explaining why you would prefer a different one.
Write an article for the publication in a national newspaper on the topic, The harmful effects of examination malpractice.
Write a letter to your brother giving him at least two reasons why he should attend your school.
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
My desire to win gold and also see the sea drove me to a small coastal village. Though I had little food and drink, I covered a great distance. Towards dusks, I could sight the sea from a distance. I was really excited. Its immensesize stretched as far as the eyes could see.
As the stars appeared in the sky, I ascended the hill and saw the village of my quest. I was dead with fatigue. To worsen my plight, there were blisters on my heel so I had to take a rest. But as I descended the hill, I was welcomed by the quietness of the place.
The villagers were enjoying the cool evening air. From the lagoon came the croaking of frogs. Children played and ran about excitedly. The village life was natural and simple. I sat on a bench close by. How good it was to rest!
I resolved to rest on the bench. As I lay there, a sheet of mist rolled in from the sea and settled upon the village. In a few minutes, the village was filled with mist and everybody was running helter-skelter. I was drenched to the skin. I had decided to move to the next village when a woman suddenly walked up to me. For some time I had seen her gazing at me with pity. Now, as if she read my thoughts, she said, "If you would accept my hospitality, you will be sheltered till the morning. Just charity." She was about thirty years of age, dressed in black with a pale face and a dark eyes.
Papaye hut held special appeal for its serene environment. For many days, I was well catered for and his enabled me to replenish my energy. It was with a heavy heart, when the time for departure arrived, that I bade farewell to my benefactress.
(a) State why the writer went to the coast.
(b)I. How did the writer find life in the village?
II. Why did the writer decide to go to the next village?
(c)I. "............ my plight." What does this refer to?
II. "............ everybody was running helter-skelter". What do you think had happened?
(d)I. What two adjectives would you use to describe the character of the woman?
II. What does the appearance of the woman suggest?
(e) Explain the following expressions in your own words:
I. drenched to the skin;
II. she read my thoughts;
III. with a heavy heart.
(f) For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same, and can fit into the passage:
I. immense;
II. ascended;
III. resolved;
IV. serene;
V. replenish.
SACKEY J. A. AND DARMINI L (C0MP): The Cockcrow
Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on the abridged and simplified version of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist
CHARLES DICKENS: Oliver Twist
"Oliver walked 70 miles to London. In such a big city, no one would ever find him! It was chilly and his feet hurt but he was happy to leave his old, miserable life behind."[page 107]
5(a) Two of the people who treated Oliver badly, making him run away to London are............ and ............
5(b) An example of the use of contrast in the extract is............
"I robbed her. Before her body cold,
I robbed her of the one item she had.
She could have sold it for food or shelter
But she kept it safe,............."
5(c) ".............. the one item she had" was ................
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e)
MERRILL CORNEY: Debbies, Sandy and Pepe
"Well, we'll just have to look after him ourselves there", she said.
"We'll make a soft nest for him and feed him when she grows up,
He will stay in the in our garden."
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5(d) What did they choose for a nest for Pepe?
5(e) Which figure of speech is mainly used in the extract?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) to 5(h)
AMA ATAA AIDOO:The Dilemma of a Ghost.
My spirit Mother ought to have come for me earlier.
Now, what shall I tell them who are gone?
The daughter of slaves who come from the white man's land
Someone should advise me on how to tell my story.
My children, I am dreading my arrival there.
Where they will ask me news of home.
Shall I tell them or shall I not?
5(f) Who is the speaker?
5(g) What do the following expressions in the extract refer to?
(I) "............ who are gone?"
(II)"............ there".
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h) to 5(i)
LAWRENCE DARMANI: Scribbler's Dream
Scribbler,
The dream in your minds fills the shelf.
When upon the shelf you gaze,
5 vacuum stares at you.
There is your quill and parchment,
But heavy are your hands.
Why?
Because disuse numbs the wrist.
5(h) What does "Scribbler" refer to?
5(i) What does "The dream in your" refer to?