KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
Answer: B
At arm's length: avoid/shun intimacy or close contact.
2.
Had they completed the project before the deadline?
...... the project been completed by them before the deadline?
Were
Has
Had
Was
Answer: C
3.
The radio is a potent medium of communication
fast
necessary
powerful
sound
Answer: C
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for potent
Compelling, dominant, dynamic, great, impressive, influential, persuasive, robust, strong, useful, vigorous, stiff, almighty, authoritative, ball of fire, cogent, commanding , convincing, efficacious, forcible, full-bodied, go-getter, gutsy, lusty, mighty,powerful, puissant, punchy, spanking, sturdy, telling, trenchant
Antonyms (Opposite in meaning) for potent
Inactive, ineffective, ineffectual, infirm, insignificant, soft, unhealthy, unimportant, weak, disabled, fragile, helpless, impotent, incapable
4.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
Answer: B
5.
His expressions are rather colloquial.
informal
archaic
formal
modern
Answer: C
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for colloquial
Correct, formal, standard, stilted
Synonyms(nearest in meaning) for colloquial
Conversational, vernacular, chatty, common, demotic, dialectal, everyday, idiomatic, jive, popular, street
6.
Due to ongoing road construction, our shops have been temporarily closed down.
permanently
legally
deliberately
constantly
Answer: A
7.
Gil held her tongue on sensitive political issues. This means that she
bit her tongue
kept silent
maintained her stand
refused to laugh
Answer: B
To hold one's tongue: remain silent
8.
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.
Answer: D
9.
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.
Answer: D
Bag and baggage
All of one's belongings, especially with reference to departing with them; completely, totally. For example, The day he quit his job, John walked out, bag and baggage.
10.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
Answer: D
11.
My twin brother is very inquisitive.
curious
brilliant
friendly
talkative
Answer: A
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) inquisitive
Analytical, curious, nosy, big-eyed, challenging, forward, impertinent, inquiring, inquisitorial, interested, intrusive, investigative, meddlesome, meddling, peering, personal, poking, presumptuous, probing, prying, questioning, scrutinizing, searching, sifting, snooping, speculative
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for inquisitive
Incurious, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested
12.
The rampant destruction of property must be checked.
common
regular
unpleasant
uncontrolled
Answer: D
13.
Manna lay aside some money for Baaba's party. This means that Manna............
refused to host the party.
saved money for the party.
spent money on the party.
took a loan to organise the party.
Answer: B
14.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
register
compiled
present
attendance
Answer: D
15.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
Answer: A
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The internet is of enormous benefit to education.
enviable
great
much
suitable
17.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
Ambition: a strong desire or what drives a person to do or achieve something.
The nearest in meaning could be drive, determination, desire, enterprise, initiative, eagerness, motivation, enthusiasm, zeal, commitment, a sense of purpose, longing, yearning, hankering, get-up-and-go
18.
Mama said, "You can only fight off bullies if you are assertive".
muscular
strong
smart
bold
19.
The rampant destruction of property must be checked.
common
regular
unpleasant
uncontrolled
20.
She is fond of talking about trivial matters.
unpleasant
unimportant
unexciting
unacceptable
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.
Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............
confused
surprised
nervous
unhappy
On edge
Anxious, nervous and tense
Example
A: "Why is Carrie pacing?" B: "She's waiting for the doctor to call with her test results, so she's been on edge all day."
22.
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.
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.
The fraudster was paid back in his own coins
This means that he was ......
given a hot chase
swindled
punished
given new coins
25.
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
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.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
27.
The girl intentionally tore her dress.
carelessly
accidentally
willingly
foolishly
28.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
29.
Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects
practical
natural
logical
actual
30.
It is hard to tell when this began or where it will ......
fall
cease
reside
remain
Write a letter to your friend telling him what you do to remain healthy.
You are required to write a letter to your friend telling him what you do to remain healthy.
Organisation
This is an informal letter and the following features are required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Kofi, Ama, Adjei, Atswei, Adzovi)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name
Write a letter to your headmaster discussing two games that should be encouraged among the students in your school.
Your letter must contain the two main content, two games that should be encouraged among the students in your school.
The letter is a formal letter and must contain the features below:
i. Your address
ii. Date
iii. Recipient's/headmaster'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)
x. Identity (optional e.g School Prefect etc.)
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.
Write a letter to the Presiding Member of your district assembly telling him or her about two of the achievements of your community over the last five years and the plans for the future.
Your letter must contain the main content, two achievements of your community over the last five years and the plans for the future
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. 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.
Write a letter to the head of your school suggesting at least two ways of improving upon discipline in your school.
You are to write a letter to the head , suggesting at least two ways of improving upon discipline in your school
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.
Possible ways of improving discipline
1. Counselling
2. Punishing
3. Clear Guidelines/Rules
4. Behaviour Contracting
5. Modeling Behaviour
Your father has received the 'National Best Farmer's Award'. Write a letter to your brother who is outside the country, describing the ceremony.
You are required to write a letter to your brother outside the country describing a ceremony in which your father received the National Best Farmers Award.
Content
You are expected to describe the ceremony in detail - preparation, venue, the highlights of the ceremony, your impression, etc.
Organisation
This is an informal letter and the following features were required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Kofi, Sena, Yaw, Akwasi, Adjei, Bortey, Mawuli)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name