KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
The commotion at the stadium was avoidable.
trouble
confusion
issue
violence
Answer: B
2.
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
Answer: C
3.
The minister publicly rebukes his assistant and always ...... his secretary.
advises
commends
embraces
harasses
Answer: B
4.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
Answer: B
5.
The audience laughed at his funny stories.
cheerful
humourless
familiar
peculiar
Answer: B
Anything funny is humourous and so if not funny then humourless
6.
Had they completed the project before the deadline?
...... the project been completed by them before the deadline?
Were
Has
Had
Was
Answer: C
7.
Arming the police does not halt crime.
avoid
prevent
stop
suspend
Answer: C
Halt nearest in meaning:stop, come to a halt, come to a stop, come to a standstill, come to rest, pull up, draw up, stand still, draw to a stand, cease, finish
8.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
Answer: D
9.
A desperate man may clutch at straws to save himself. This means that he may
decide to act bravely
seize any opportunity
try all clever means
use a secret strategy
Answer: C
Clutch at straws: to be willing to try anything to improve a difficult or unsatisfactory situation, even if it has little chance of success
10.
It is hard to tell when this began or where it will ......
fall
cease
reside
remain
Answer: B
11.
The officials made a sudden visit to the school.
an usual
a strange
a quick
an unexpected
Answer: D
12.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
Answer: C
Opposite of early is late
13.
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
Answer: C
Eat your words be forced to admit that what you have said before was wrong
Example: Nick told everyone that he'd be picked for the team, but when he wasn’t chosen he had to eat his words.
14.
The current is slow downhill.
abrupt
fresh
running
swift
Answer: D
15.
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
Answer: D
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Lance only talks about trivial matters.
unimportant
unpleasant
unacceptable
unexciting
17.
Trading is a lucrative economic activity.
profitable
legitimate
desirable
cherished
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for lucrative
Advantageous, cost effective, fruitful, good, money-making, profitable, worthwhile, fatness, gainful, high-income, in the black, paying, remunerative, sweet
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for lucrative
Poorly paid, unprofitable
18.
Mama said, "You can only fight off bullies if you are assertive".
muscular
strong
smart
bold
19.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
Chosen nearest in meaning: select, pick, pick out, opt for, plump for, go for, take, settle on, decide on, fix on, come down in favour of, vote for, single out, hand-pick, set, designate, determine, specify, appoint, name, nominate, adopt, espouse
20.
It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.
incorrect
improper
unwise
rude
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.
Mary described the occasion as a red-letter day. This means that the occassion was...........
bloody
enjoyable
memorable
rough
22.
A desperate man may clutch at straws to save himself. This means that he may
decide to act bravely
seize any opportunity
try all clever means
use a secret strategy
Clutch at straws: to be willing to try anything to improve a difficult or unsatisfactory situation, even if it has little chance of success
23.
These herbs grow here in leaps and bounds. This means that the herbs grow
gradually and in small numbers.
in big circular heaps.
in both cold and hot weather.
quickly and greatly.
In leaps and bounds: with startlingly rapid progress.
Similar: rapidly, swiftly, quickly, speedily, at an amazing rate, exponentially
24.
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
Eat your words be forced to admit that what you have said before was wrong
Example: Nick told everyone that he'd be picked for the team, but when he wasn’t chosen he had to eat his words.
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
To burn one's finger: to harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.
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 bread is stale.
burnt
delicious
fresh
mouldy
27.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
28.
Most of the rules were observed.
violated
cancelled
lessened
excluded
29.
The visitor's timidity surprised us.
hostility
sincerity
boldness
carelessness
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for timidity
Audacity, boldness, guts, nerve, stoutheartedness
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for timidity
Bashfulness, quiet, reserve
30.
The headteacher asked the pupils to disperse.
assemble
come
meet
stay
As Senior Prefect, write the speech that you will deliver at your school's Speech and Prize-giving Day.
You are to write on a speech to be delivered at your school's Speech and Prize-giving Day.
Your essay must contain the features below:
1. Introduction
Introduce your speech by how pleased you are to be part of such an important day
2. Body (main points)
Possible Points
i. Write on how you are proud to be part of the day
ii. Highlight the achievements of the winners
iii. Mention the purpose of the day - speech day, for example
3. Conclusion
Write a letter to the Director of Health of your district, discussing two ways in which the activities of some food sellers affect the health of people in your community and suggest one solution to the problem.
The essay is in two parts: two adverse effects of the activities of food sellers on the community members and one solution to the problem.
Both parts should be well discussed to earn full marks.
ORGANIZATION
The following features are expected:
1. Writer's address
2. Date
3. Recipient's designation and full address
4. Salutation - Dear Sir/Dear Madam
5. Title/Heading
6. Subscription - Yours faithfully/Yours sincerely
7. Writer's signature
8. Writer's full name
Coherent, well-developed and properly linked paragraphs are expected.
EXPRESSION
The language should be polite, clear (unambiguous) and persuasive (to move the powers that be to take action).
The use of contracted forms, slang and colloquialism is not allowed. You are expected to use appropriate vocabulary and a variety of sentence patterns/types.
MECHANICAL ACCURACY
Concord (subject - verb, noun-pronoun), tense, determiners, prepositions, punctuation, spelling should be used correctly. Each sentence and proper noun should begin with a capital letter. Be careful not to use "i" instead of "I" for the first person pronoun (subject).
Write a letter to a friend in another school telling him or her about a sports competition held in your area.
This is an informal letter and the following features are required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Atswei, Kofi, Adjei, Ama, Borley, Adzovi, Mawuli)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name
A teacher from your school won the first prize as the National Best Teacher. You were selected to represent your school at the ceremony. Write a report on what you saw and discuss two lessons you learned as you observed the event.
Content
1. You are to write a report on what you saw at the National Best Teacher Award ceremony and discuss two lessons you learnt.
2. The essay is in two parts: describing what you saw and discussing two lessons you learnt.
3. You must write on both parts effectively to earn a good mark.
Organization
This is a report, and the following features are mandatory:
1. Heading/title
2. Introduction
3. Body (itemized, sequentially arranged)
4. Conclusion
5. Your signature
6. Your full name
7. Date
The paragraph should be well developed and effectively linked.
Expression
1. The language should be formal and appropriate.
2. Slang, colloquialism and contracted forms are out of place
3. There should be varied sentence patterns and coherence of ideas
4. The use of the past tense of verbs is expected
5. There should be clarity of expression
Mechanical Accuracy
1. Your concord (subject-verb, noun-pronoun), tense, determiners, prepositions and punctuations must be accurate.
2. Your spelling must be accurate.
3. You can either use American or British spelling but must be consistent
4. Each sentence and proper noun should begin with a capital letter. Mark is deducted for using "i" instead of "I" for the first-person pronoun, etc.
Write a letter to a friend who wants to visit your school giving him directions to your school and telling him about two interesting things he will see on his visit.
This is an informal letter and the following features are required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Atswei, Kofi, Adjei, Ama, Borley, Adzovi, Mawuli)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name