KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
Answer: D
Opposite of temporary is permanent
2.
Have you enough money to buy a house?
plenty
much
sufficient
full
Answer: C
Enough: as much or as many as required
The nearest in meaning could be sufficient, adequate, ample, abundant
3.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
Answer: D
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for fright
Consternation, dismay, horror, panic, trepidation, alarm, dread, fear, quaking, scare, shiver, shock, terror, cold sweat, trepidity
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for fright
Calm, confidence, contentment, happiness, bravery, calmness, courage, beauty, fearlessness
4.
Abeiku feels unsafe in his house
afraid
rejected
secure
unhappy
Answer: C
Opposite of unsafe is secure
5.
He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.
calculated
smart
delayed
final
Answer: A
6.
When he lost his job, Yaro was left to sink or swim. This means that Yaro
had to find another job.
shouted for help.
had to survive on his own.
was depressed.
Answer: C
Sink or swim
If you are left to sink or swim, you are given no help so that you succeed or fail completely by your own efforts: My employer gave me no help when I started my new job - I was just left to sink or swim.
7.
That tailor always takes pains over his sewing. This means that the tailor
does his sewing with great care.
finds sewing very painful.
is not happy sewing.
is often ill and cannot sew.
Answer: A
Take pains: To expend/spend a lot of time, effort, and care doing something
8.
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
Answer: B
9.
These simple rules were infringed.
observed
violated
changed
formulated
Answer: A
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for infringe
Give, obey, receive, comply, discharge, observe
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for infringe
Breach, contravene, disobey, encroach, impose, intrude, meddle, offend, trespass, borrow, break, crash, entrench, infract, invade, lift, obtrude, pirate, presume, steal, transgress
10.
Nimo worked hard after his business had collapsed and soon found his feet. This means that he............
bought a new fleet of cars.
could walk again.
revievd the business.
sold the rest of the business.
Answer: C
11.
Some exercises may seem easy in theoretical terms but can be really difficult in ...... aspects
practical
natural
logical
actual
Answer: A
12.
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
13.
The officials made a sudden visit to the school.
an usual
a strange
a quick
an unexpected
Answer: D
14.
Their gardener was ..... old to work.
even
so
too
very
Answer: C
15.
The porter could not endure his insults
accept
agree
approve
bear
Answer: D
Endure nearest in meaning:, undergo, go through, live through, experience, meet, encounter, cope with, deal with, face, face up to, handle, suffer, tolerate, put up with, brave, bear, withstand, sustain, weather, become reconciled to, reconcile oneself to, become resigned to, get used to, become accustomed to, learn to live with, make the best of, go along with, submit to, countenance, accept, give one's blessing to, brook, support, take, stick, hack, stand for, stomach, swallow, abide, hold with, be doing with, wear
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
Have you enough money to buy a house?
plenty
much
sufficient
full
Enough: as much or as many as required
The nearest in meaning could be sufficient, adequate, ample, abundant
17.
The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
clear.
detailed.
interesting.
realistic.
18.
The officials made a sudden visit to the school.
an usual
a strange
a quick
an unexpected
19.
Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.
killed
treated
examined
castrated
Slaughter: kill (animals) for food
The nearest in meaning could be kill or butcher
20.
Lance only talks about trivial matters.
unimportant
unpleasant
unacceptable
unexciting
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.
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.
22.
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.
23.
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
24.
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.
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.
The current is slow downhill.
abrupt
fresh
running
swift
27.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
28.
Opaque ballot boxes are no longer used in elections.
covered
transparent
painted
dark
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for opaque
Bright, clear, intelligent, light, luminous, smart, sparkling, sunny, thin, vivacious, crystal-clear, easy, lucid, translucent, transparent, unambiguous, unclouded, understandable
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for opaque
Blurred, cloudy, dirty, dull, frosty, gloomy, hazy, impenetrable, murky, thick, dark, darkened, dim, dusky, filmy, foggy, fuliginous, lusterless, misty, muddied , nontranslucent, nontransparent, nubilous, obfuscated, shady, smoky, sooty, turbid
29.
The animal will perish under this condition.
graze
survive
starve
remain
Perish means die. The opposite of die is survive
30.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
Opposite of temporary is permanent
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
I was twelve years when I came across the words "loyalty" and "decorum". I asked my father to explain them to me. His explanation impressed me so I resolved to make them my hallmarks. I tried to be as good as my words. Anytime I was rude or showed disloyalty to someone, I promptly regretted it. Soon, loyalty and decorum became characteristic of me.
Having completed Junior High School, my uncle, Gidi, approached my father and requested that I lived with him temporarily as his children were in America in search of greener pastures. With Daddy's consent, I went and stayed with him. However, he refused to let me return to my parents after Senior High School. Why? Daddy impressed on me the value of hardwork so I lived up to expectation.
Uncle decided to visit his children for the best part of a year and left his mansion and other properties under the stewardship of Lugu, his security man and me due to the trust he reposed in us. This notwithstanding, Lugu suggested we connive with some miscreants to burgle Uncle Gidi's house and share the proceeds with them. Though he persistently attempted to persuade me, I never bought into that idea. Eventually, he fled the mansion sensing I might expose him as a traitor.
Uncle returned and heard about Lugu's plan which I did not succumb to and promised to reward me substantially. However, this never materialized until the unexpected happened. His children returned and told me that when Uncle Gidi was about to go to eternity, he instructed them to reward me with a three-bedroom house and a car. All I said was "oh! loyalty."
(a)
What is the difference between the narrator and Lugu, according to the passage?
(b)
Why didn't the narrator's uncle let him or her go back to his or her parents' house after Senior High School?
(c)
Why didn't the narrator agree to Lugu's suggestion?
(d)
"Until the unexpected happened"
What do you think happened?
(e)
Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
(i)
Be as good as my words;
(ii)
in search of greener pastures;
(iii)
the best part of a year.
(f)
For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
(i)
prompty;
(ii)
stewardship;
(iii)
burgle;
(iv)
substantially.
(g)
In two sentences of not more than ten words each,
(i)
summarize a lesson the narrator learnt based on the last paragraph;
(ii)
give a suitable title to the passage.
(a)
The narrator is (loyal/trustworthy/faithful) while/whereas/whilst/but Lugu is disloyal/not trustworthy/unfaithful.
OR
The narrator can be trusted but Lugu cannot be trusted.
2 marks
There must be any of the contrasting words to score.
(b)
He/She was hardworking/respectful
OR
He/She lived up to expectations.
1 mark
(c)
He/She had decided to make loyalty (and decorum) his/her hallmark(s)
OR
Loyalty and decorum had become characteristic of him/her.
1 mark
(d)
The narrator's uncle died/Gidi died/The uncle died
2 marks
Mark any word or euphemism related to death
(e)
(i)
Be as good as my words: Live according to/go by (what I say/my principles/my beliefs)
2 marks
(ii)
In search of greener pastures: to look for a better (job/life)/to look for a (better-paid/more lucrative job/more profitable job)
2 marks
(iii)
The best part of a year: more than six months/for a while/for some time/for a little while/close to twelve months/(almost/barely) twelve months/for a greater part of twelve months/a little less than twelve months.
2 marks
Do not award mark to yourself if you wrote "one year" or any sepecific month e.g., seven months.
(f)
(i)
Prompty
1. Instantly
2. There and then
3. Immediately
4. At once
5. Without dealy
6. Without wasting time
7. Quickly
8. Instantaneously
9. Right away
10. Straight away
1 mark
(ii)
Stewardship
1. Control
2. Care
3. Protection
4. Supervision
5. Custody
6. Custodianship
7. Responsibility
1 mark
(iii)
Burgle
1. Steal
2. Rob
3. Steal from
4. Break into
5. Raid
1 mark
(iv)
Substantially
1. Considerably
2. Greatly
3. Very much
4. A great deal
5. Handsomely
6. Abundantly
7. Generously
1 mark
(g)
(i)
(The narrator/He/She) has learnt that (loyalty/honesty) pays
OR
He/She has learnt that it pays to be loyal/honest
OR
It pays to be loyal/honest.
2 marks
(ii)
It pays to be loyal/honest
OR
There is a reward for loyalty/honesty
2 marks
Award only 1 mark if your answer was "Reward for loyalty(honesty)"
1. Deduct half a mark () for any grammatical/expression error(s) at each scoring point
2. If you gave two answers to a question and one of them is wrong, award zero. If, however, both answers are correct, award full marks.
3. Where words/expressions are expected to be given to replace words/expressions in the passage, they must fit in perfectly. Otherwise, award zero.
4. Answers need not be written in sentences, unless otherwise stipulated.
5. An answer, taken as a whole, must make sense before any part of it is accepted for scoring.
Question 4e
1. Award zero (0) if any content/main word in the expression being tested is repeated in your answer.
2. Award zero (0) if you used fixed expressions (idioms, phrasal verbs ... etc. in your answer.
Question 4g(Summary)
1. Award half the allocated mark if your answer is not written in a complete sentence.
2. Apt lifting within the stipulated number of words is allowed.
3. Deduct if an answer exceeds the required number of words (extraneous material)
4. Deduct for any grammatical/expression error in a correct answer.
5. Deduct for any extraneous material in a correct answer.
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
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.
Describe how your favorite game is played. Give two reasons why you like it.
This is a descriptive essay.
Your essay must have the following features:
1. Title (E.g My Favourite Game)
2. Introduction
Mention your favourite game
3. Body (Describe how its played and what items are used during the game)
4. Conclusion
Describe one national event that took place recently and state at least two effects it had on the people in your area.
Your content must be a description of a national event such as sports, state burial, election, etc.
The question is in two parts; a description of the event and the effects the event had on the people in your area.
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Introduction
ii. Body
iii. Conclusion
Your essay should reflect the skills of description such as use of pisturesque (visually attractive) language, logical sequence of events, spatial organisation, chronological sequence of events, etc.