KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
The queue moved slowly, yet no one seemed to mind.
fee
cool
quest
few
Answer: D
2.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
Answer: B
3.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
Answer: C
4.
The animal will perish under this condition.
graze
survive
starve
remain
Answer: B
Perish means die. The opposite of die is survive
5.
The new school is ideal for Mr. Mensah's children.
good
perfect
satisfactory
suitable
Answer: B
6.
The salient points of the topic have been thoroughly discussed.
highlighted
chosen
important
interesting
Answer: C
7.
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
8.
Their gardener was ..... old to work.
even
so
too
very
Answer: C
9.
The welfare of students should be the concern of teachers.
growth
joy
wealth
well-being
Answer: D
10.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
Answer: B
Lively: full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
The nearest in meaning could be energetic, active, animated, vigorous, dynamic, full of life, outgoing, spirited, high-spirited, vivacious, enthusiastic, vibrant, buoyant, exuberant, effervescent, cheerful
11.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
Answer: C
Welfare: the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
The nearest in meaning could be well-being, health, good health, happiness, comfort, security, safety, protection, prosperity, profit, good, success, fortune, good fortune, advantage, interest
12.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
Answer: A
13.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
Answer: A
14.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
Answer: A
Slaughter: kill (animals) for food
The nearest in meaning could be kill or butcher
15.
The visitor's timidity surprised us.
hostility
sincerity
boldness
carelessness
Answer: C
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for timidity
Audacity, boldness, guts, nerve, stoutheartedness
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for timidity
Bashfulness, quiet, reserve
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.
incorrect
improper
unwise
rude
17.
Mama said, "You can only fight off bullies if you are assertive".
muscular
strong
smart
bold
18.
The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
clear.
detailed.
interesting.
realistic.
19.
Arming the police does not halt crime.
avoid
prevent
stop
suspend
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
20.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
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.
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
22.
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.
The eleventh hour
The last moment or almost too late
23.
Gil held her tongue on sensitive political issues. This means that she
bit her tongue
kept silent
maintained her stand
refused to laugh
To hold one's tongue: remain silent
24.
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
25.
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
Like a lamb to the slaughter
If someone goes somewhere like a lamb to the slaughter, they go there quietly and obediently because they have not realized that it will be dangerous or unpleasant, or because they are powerless.
Example
His young bride walked down the aisle like a lamb to the slaughter.
Note: People sometimes use sheep instead of lamb.Example, I had no idea what the interview would be like and went to it like a sheep to the slaughter.
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.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
27.
The price of petrol has fallen for no reason.
aggravated
doubled
risen
weakened
28.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for briskly
Listlessly, slowly, sluggishly
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for briskly
Nimbly, rapidly, vigorously, brusquely, enthusiastically, in a lively manner, promptly, quickly
29.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
30.
Fishes are plentiful in the pond.
little
scarce
small
unusual
Write an article for publication in a national newspaper discussing at least two reasons why students should cultivate the habit of reading.
Your content must be a discussion on at least two reasons why students should cultivate the habit of reading
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Title or heading
ii. Body
iii. Your name
iv. Your school/class/form/house
Possible Reasons
1. Self Improvement/broadening the horizon of the reader
2. Communication Skills/Helps in language acquisition, vocabulary, expression
3. Increases Knowledge
4. Reduces Stress
5. Great Pleasure
6. Boosts one's Imagination and Creativity
7. Develops one's Analytical Skills
8. Reduces Boredom
You were in the house when you heard drumming and singing. Describe what you saw when you came out of the house.
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Title/heading
ii. Introduction
iii. Body
iv. Conclusion
Your PTA has introduced a Best Teacher Award Scheme for your school. Which of your teachers would you nominate for the award and why?
1. Give the name of the teacher
2. Give the character of the teacher
3. What he/she likes or dislikes
3. State why you nominate him/her for the award
4. The tense to use for the essay is present tense
With the consent of your parents, write a letter inviting your friend to spend part of the long vacation with you
You are required to write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to spend part of the long vacation with you.
Organisation
This is an informal letter and the following features are required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Adjetey, Kofi, Yaw, Sena, Akos, Ama, Borley)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name
Write a letter to Chairman of the Town Development Committee of your area telling him about the poor sanitation in your community. Suggest at least two ways of improving the sanitation.
You are to write a letter to the Town Development Committee of your area , telling him about the poor sanitation in your community and suggest at least two ways of improving the sanitation
The letter is a formal letter and must contain the features below:
i. Your address
ii. Date
iii. Recipient's address
iv. Salutation - Dear + Sir/Madam,
v. Heading/Title of the letter in block letters and underlined
vi. Body
vii. Subscription - Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely, etc.
viii. Signature
ix. Your full name (in brackets)
The language should be formal with no room for slang or colloquialism and there should be politeness of expression. A good blend of varied sentence patterns and a good use of vivid idiomatic expressions.
Your paragraphs should be well developed and properly linked.
You must check your spellings and punctuations and construct meaningful sentences.
Ensure that you use capital and small letters correctly at their appropriate places, thus for instance I for the pronoun "I" and not "i", etc.