KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
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
Answer: A
2.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
Answer: A
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
3.
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
4.
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.
Answer: D
In leaps and bounds: with startlingly rapid progress.
Similar: rapidly, swiftly, quickly, speedily, at an amazing rate, exponentially
5.
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
6.
We won the game easily.
giant
general
gentle
goat
Answer: D
7.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
Answer: A
8.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
Answer: A
9.
People in our village polite to strangers.
cruel
mean
rude
unfair
Answer: C
10.
His dubious attitude has made him lose all his good friends.
deceitful
disrespectful
untrue
unforgiving
Answer: A
11.
The internet is of enormous benefit to education.
enviable
great
much
suitable
Answer: B
12.
Araba and Osei are a devoted couple who love............
each other
one another
themselves
the other
Answer: A
13.
We finished several projects last year.
initiated
concluded
stopped
organized
Answer: A
14.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
Answer: A
15.
For winning the first position in the Essay Competition, the school gave Linda a laptop.
The correct passive form of the sentence above is
For winning the first position in the Essay Competition, Linda ...... given a laptop by the school.
is
has been
was
is being
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.
His dubious attitude has made him lose all his good friends.
deceitful
disrespectful
untrue
unforgiving
17.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
18.
Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.
afraid
anxious
uneasy
unhappy
19.
The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.
essential
known
popular
realistic
Fundamental nearest in meaning:basics, essentials, rudiments, foundations, basic principles, first principles, preliminaries, crux, essence, core, nucleus, heart, base
20.
Paul purposely left the door open.
carelessly
hurriedly
intentionally
occasionally
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.
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.
22.
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
23.
Dallies is the pick of the bunch. This means that Dallies..........
is a farmer.
is an athlete.
is preferred to all others.
works on a banana plantation.
24.
Samantha's main problem is that she can see no further than her nose. This means that Samantha
lacks foresight.
is easily deceived.
has a long nose.
cannot think
See no further than the end of one's nose
a. to be short-sighted; have myopia
b. to lack insight or foresight
25.
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."
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 girl intentionally tore her dress.
carelessly
accidentally
willingly
foolishly
27.
Akos has nothing to be boastful of.
afraid
anxious
ashamed
nervous
28.
The current is slow downhill.
abrupt
fresh
running
swift
29.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
30.
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
Writ a speech you should give to the people in your community on how to keep the environment clean.
Your speech must contain the main content, how to keep the environment clean
Your speech must contain the features below:
i. The title or heading
ii. Introduction
iii. Body
iv. Conclusion
CONTENT EXAMPLES
HOW TO KEEP THE ENVIRONMENT CLEAN
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 arguments for or against the topic: Life in the city is more dangerous than that in the village.
1. Bring all the sides you do not support (opposing view)
2. Follow with the side you support. Your point of view should refute all the opposing views that you have presented earlier
3. Declare your stand at the end of the composition
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.
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
Friends are meant to help each other when the need arises. At school, some people develop friendly relationships which continue throughout their lives. One thing which helps people to stay together as intimate friends is the ability to communicate freely among themselves and endeavour to be each other's keeper. What destroys friendships mostly is friends being suspicious of each other. That is why a popular adage says, "Suspicious is the bane of friendship".
People attend school not only because they want to make friends but also to acquire knowledge and skills for employment. Education helps people to be polished in their manners. The school prepares its students to become useful citizens.
At school, Tono was not in good books of the teachers because he behaved in an unruly manner. Initially, everyone avoided his company; he could be violent at times. Worst of all, he would refuse todo his assignment and was a habitual late comer. With the passage of time, he was subjected to strict discipline. He began to amend his ways and obey the school's rules and regulation. He realised the need to work diligently in order to have a bright future. His academic work there improved by leaps and bounds.
Fortune separated us. I travelled abroad for further studies. I stay away for two decades. On my return, I went to my former school for my certificate. There, I met a middle-age gentleman who also came to the office for the same purpose. I could not recognize him because time had wiped off all memories of school life. However, the names on the certificates revealed that we were classmates.
After further discussion, Tono invited me to his business partner.
(a)I. State one thing which helps people to be close.
(a)II. How can friendships get destroyed?
(b) Give two reasons why people go to school.
(c)I. Why did people avoid Tono's company?
(c)II. State Tono's reason for visiting his former school.
(d) Why could the writer not recognise Tono?
(e) Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
(i) was not in the good books of the teachers;
(ii) with the passage of time;
(iii) by leaps and bounds.
(f) For each of the following words, give another word of a phrase that means the same, and can fit into the passage:
(i) intimate;
(ii) adage;
(iii) acquire;
(iv) polished;
(v) initially.
a)
i)
People's ability to communicate freely among themselves and endeavour to be each other's keeper (help each other).
ii)
Friendships get destroyed when friends are suspicious of each other/lack of trust.
b)
Reasons why people go to school according to the passage
1. People go to school to acquire knowledge and skills for employment.
2. People go to school to make friends.
3. People go to school to get polished in their banners.
4. People go to school to become useful citizens.
c)
i)
Because of Tono's bad behaviour or refusal to do his assignment or was violent at times or was habitual late comer.
ii)
Tono visited his former school to collect his certificate.
d)
Because it was a long time the writer saw Tono and time had wiped off all memories of his school life.
e)
i)
was not in the good books of the teachers → Tono was disliked by the teachers or the teachers were displeased with Tono.
ii)
with the passage of time → as time passed or as time went on or in due time
iii)
by leaps and bounds → Rapidly, very quickly, at a fast pace, immensely, greatly, highly, tremendously
f)
i)
intimate → very close, tight, bosom,best, very good
ii)
adage → saying, proverb
iii)
acquire → obtain, come by, gain
iv)
polished → refined, well-mannered, well-behaved, well-trained, cultured, civilized
v)
initially → At first, at the outset, from the outset, in the beginning
You need a better playing field in your school. Write a letter to your District Chief Executive asking for assistance.
You are to write a letter to the District Chief Executive , to ask for assistance for a better playing field 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.
You are to mention the current playing field and why you need a better one.
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 Headteacher of your school complaining about at least two bad things your teachers do in the school.
You are to write a letter to the head , complaining about at least two bad things your teachers do in the 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.
You are to complain at least two bad things your teachers do in the school.
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.