From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
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
2.
Aminu's bushy eyebrows gave him a very severe look.
bad
serious
unpleasant
Answer: C
3.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
Answer: A
4.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
Answer: D
5.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
Answer: B
6.
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
7.
Paul shed crocodile tears when his friend failed the exam. This means that Paul
was genuinely sorry for his friend.
felt very sad but did not cry.
pretended he was sorry for his friend.
cried uncontrollably.
Answer: C
Shed crocodile tears: to pretend to be sorry for somebody/something
8.
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
9.
Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they............
fight often
get on very well.
play as a team.
present good arguments.
Answer: B
10.
On seeing the angry mob approaching the school, our school prefect told us to take to our heels. This means that the prefect told us to ......
hurry up
join them
run away
walk gracefully
Answer: C
11.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
professional
certified
skilled
responsible
Answer: B
12.
She received a beautiful psalm.
shall
palm
sand
page
Answer: C
13.
We initiated several projects last year.
funded
completed
executed
organized
Answer: B
14.
Mary described the occasion as a red-letter day. This means that the occassion was...........
bloody
enjoyable
memorable
rough
Answer: C
15.
The chief advised his subjects not to allow anger to get the better of them.
This means that they should not let anger ...... them.
divide
sadden
control
deceive
Answer: C
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
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
17.
The internet is of enormous benefit to education.
enviable
great
much
suitable
18.
Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.
afraid
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
19.
The commotion at the stadium was avoidable.
trouble
confusion
issue
violence
20.
Soraya is very lively today.
smart
active
friendly
serious
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
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.
When the old woman heard the sound of the gun-shots, her hair stood on end. This means that the old woman
started crying.
became inactive.
was frightened.
was worried.
Hair stood on end: to cause fright or terror in someone.
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.
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.
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.
Take pains: To expend/spend a lot of time, effort, and care doing something
25.
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.
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.
Evans wakes up early because he does not sleep much.
often
at home
late
on his bed
Opposite of early is late
27.
Abeiku feels unsafe in his house
afraid
rejected
secure
unhappy
Opposite of unsafe is secure
28.
Most of the rules were observed.
violated
cancelled
lessened
excluded
29.
The girl intentionally tore her dress.
carelessly
accidentally
willingly
foolishly
30.
The audience laughed at his funny stories.
cheerful
humourless
familiar
peculiar
Anything funny is humourous and so if not funny then humourless
Write an article for publication in the Junior Graphic on the topic: Why candidates should not cheat in examinations.
You must write on the harmful effects of examination malpractice
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Title or heading
ii. Body
iii. Your name
CONTENT EXAMPLES
EFFECTS OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE
1. Damages reputation
2. It breeds laziness
3. It breeds irresponsibility
4. It cripples one's critical thinking ability
5. It breeds incompetence
6. It results in self doubt and lack of confidence
7. It kills the integrity of the institution
8. It breeds limitation
9. Manipulation
10. Inability to defend one's result
11. It Affects The Integrity Of A School Or Institution
Your paragraphs should be well developed and properly linked.
The language should be descriptive and formal and remember to use appropriate vocabularies
NOTE: This is not a letter so your essay must not be in a letter format
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.
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
Write a letter to your friend telling him or her three ways in which the computer has made learning easier for students.
Your letter must contain the content, a discussion of ways in which the computer has made learning easier and faster for students
The letter is an informal letter and must contain the features below:
i. Your address
ii. Date
iii. Salutation - Dear + first name
iv. Body
v. Subscription - Yours, Yours ever, Yours sincerely, Yours friend, etc.
vi. Your name
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 Points
1. Ability to do research with the computer
2. The use of internet facilities to broaden one's outlook of the world and situations
3. Finding the meaning of words
4. Through instructional software and games, computers provide interactive learning opportunities which can make learning more enjoyable by assisting students in grasping new ideas in an entertaining and stimulating way
5. Computers also make remote learning possible, especially during pandemic period.
You have not returned to school after vacation. Write a letter to you headmaster/ headmistress explaining why you are still at home.
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.
You have finished junior secondary school and would like to improve on your best skill. Write a letter of application to the owner of a company for apprenticeship.
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 (e.g APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP)
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.