KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
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
2.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
3.
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.
4.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
5.
The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.
construction
creation
erection
relocation
6.
Yaaba hit the nail on the head when she told us that we could only succeed through hardworking.
This means that Yaaba ......
was a good hairdresser
told us the truth
tried to deceive us
showed that she disliked us
7.
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.
8.
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
9.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
unlucky
disappointed
unfortunate
unsuccessful
10.
Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ...... moisture.
unpredictable
scanty
uncertain
reduced
11.
I'm going to make you eat your words.
That means that you will.........
become shocked
be punished
admit you are wrong
face the consequences of your actions
12.
The prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour
defended
justified
pardoned
praised
13.
My uncle loves to cast his bread upon waters. This means that my uncle..........
behaves strangely
feeds his fish with bread.
is wasteful.
loves to help people.
14.
Whole grains are healthier than polished ones.
Gill
Goal
Gaul
Gaol
15.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
17.
The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
a command
a demand
a request
a directive
18.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
19.
He said the story wasfictitious.
artificial
false
interesting
real
20.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
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 project is in the pipeline. This means that it is
being dealt with
being suspended
No longer pursued
stuck in the pipe
22.
Yaaba hit the nail on the head when she told us that we could only succeed through hardworking.
This means that Yaaba ......
was a good hairdresser
told us the truth
tried to deceive us
showed that she disliked us
23.
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
24.
John had to eat his words when our team won the match. This means that John..........
became very much surprised.
admitted he was wrong.
denied all that he had said.
lost appetite.
25.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
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 unfavourable weather affected their health.
beautiful
pleasant
cool
promising
27.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
28.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
29.
The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.
construction
creation
erection
relocation
30.
There was mayhem as the crowd scattered.
anger
fear
order
riot
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