KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
unlucky
disappointed
unfortunate
unsuccessful
Answer: D
2.
We initiated several projects last year.
funded
completed
executed
organized
Answer: B
3.
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.
Answer: C
Hair stood on end: to cause fright or terror in someone.
4.
Trading is a lucrative economic activity.
profitable
legitimate
desirable
cherished
Answer: A
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for lucrative
Advantageous, cost effective, fruitful, good, money-making, profitable, worthwhile, fatness, gainful, high-income, in the black, paying, remunerative, sweet
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for lucrative
Poorly paid, unprofitable
5.
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
6.
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
7.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
seek
request
search
look
Answer: A
8.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
Answer: B
9.
Those children were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. This means that the children were born.............
with their mouth full of silver.
in good health
in happy homes
in wealth and luxury
Answer: D
born with a silver spoon
Born into a wealthy family.
Examples
We may both be wealthy now, but I was not born with a silver spoon. I had nothing when I was young, and all of my fortune is down to my own hard work.
Everyone who attends that university was born with a silver spoon, so I just don't think it's the right place for me.
10.
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
Answer: C
11.
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
12.
The minister publicly rebukes his assistant and always ...... his secretary.
advises
commends
embraces
harasses
Answer: B
13.
It is hard to tell when this began or where it will ......
fall
cease
reside
remain
Answer: B
14.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
Answer: D
15.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
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.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
17.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
18.
Celia shook with fright.
excitement
cheerfulness
hope
fear
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
19.
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
20.
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
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'm going to make you eat your words.
That means that you will.........
become shocked
be punished
admit you are wrong
face the consequences of your actions
Eat your words be forced to admit that what you have said before was wrong
Example: Nick told everyone that he'd be picked for the team, but when he wasn’t chosen he had to eat his words.
22.
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
23.
She tried to throw dust in our eyes. This means that she tried to ......
cheat us
deceive us
fight us
make us blind
24.
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.
25.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
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.
Most of the rules were observed.
violated
cancelled
lessened
excluded
27.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
Ancient means long ago or past. The opposite is modern which means current or recent or present times
28.
These simple rules were infringed.
observed
violated
changed
formulated
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
29.
He normally alights at the station.
A. ascends
boards
enters
joins
Opposite of alight is board
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.
The academic performance of students in the olden days was golden. Students knew the essence of education and made efforts to achieve excellence. Reading whatever material, they came across not only helped thier mental development but also made them self-reliant and confident. Students burn the midnight oil in order to make grades and to come out of the school as better people.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of students today. Whatever students achieved in the past is considered archaic. The emergence of improver technology has bedevilled the society. Students prefer staying in touch with friends and loved ones. The use of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram, has taken over their entire being. Reading useful materials like dailies, storybooks and others is now a thing of the past.
The negative influence of social media has deprived students of achieving excellence. Examination malpractices, mass failure in examination and bad language have become the order of the day.
Modern technology has its own benefits. In addition to serving as a great tool for businesses, it enables students to access informations easily. What is more, it enables easy interactions between friends and loved ones. As much as these are important, students should realise that, without good moral practices, education and reading, the future remains blurred. Students can eradicate the negative effects of modern technology has on them if only they remain focussed on their academic work.
(a) State two benefits of reading mentioned in the passage.
(b) For what two reasons did students study late into the night in the past?
(c) State two benefits of modern technology.
(d) How can students get rid of the harmful influence of social media?
(e) Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
I. Burn the midnight oil;
II. Taken over their being;
III. The order of the day.
(f) For each of of the following words, give another word of a phrase that means the same, and can fit into the passage:
I. golden;
II. excellence;
III. archaic;
IV. blurred;
V. eradicate.
a)
i)
Reading helps in students' mental development.
ii)
Reading makes students become self-reliant and confident.
b)
i)
The students wanted to make good grades or to pass their exams well.
ii)
The students wanted to come out of schools as better people.
c)
i)
Modern technology enables people to access information easily or fast or quickly.
ii)
Modern technology serves as a great tool for business or modern technology helps friends or loved ones to interact with each other.
d)
By remaining focused on their academic work or studies, or by studying hard or seriously.
e)
i)
burn the midnight oil - to stay up for hous studying, working or reading
ii)
taken over their entire being - students are or become addicted to social media or they are preoccupied with social media.
iii)
the order of the day - a common or usual thing or practice or a customary thing or a common phenomenon or occurence.
f)
i)
golden - excellent, superb, unique, exceptional, fine, remarkable, outstanding, impressive, very good, extremely good
ii)
excellence - distinction, eminence, brilliance, greatness
iii)
archaic - outmoded, out-of-date, outdated, obsolete, old-fashioned, antiquated
iv)
blurred - uncertain, unclear, undetermined, bleak
v)
eradicate - eliminate, get rid of, do away with, root out, obliterate, uproot,stamp out
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.
Your friend has informed you that his or her uncle has decided not to look after him or her in school anymore. Write to your friend's uncle giving him at least, two reasons why he should change his mind.
Your letter must contain the main content, why your friend's uncle should look after him or her
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.
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.
Write a letter to the Member of Parliament of your constituency, telling him/her about the rise in armed robbery in your area. Suggest at least two ways to check it.
Your letter must contain the main content, description of cases of armed robbery in your area and how to curb it.
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.