KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
Answer: B
2.
The project is in the pipeline. This means that it is
being dealt with
being suspended
No longer pursued
stuck in the pipe
Answer: A
In the pipeline: in the process of being planned or developed.
3.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
Answer: D
4.
He normally alights at the station.
A. ascends
boards
enters
joins
Answer: B
Opposite of alight is board
5.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
Answer: B
6.
We won the game easily.
giant
general
gentle
goat
Answer: D
7.
Dora was exhausted after the exercise.
A. cheerful
active
refreshed
strong
Answer: C
Exhausted means tired. If you are not tired, then you are active
8.
The girl intentionally tore her dress.
carelessly
accidentally
willingly
foolishly
Answer: B
9.
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
10.
The unfavourable weather affected their health.
beautiful
pleasant
cool
promising
Answer: B
11.
The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.
essential
known
popular
realistic
Answer: A
Fundamental nearest in meaning:basics, essentials, rudiments, foundations, basic principles, first principles, preliminaries, crux, essence, core, nucleus, heart, base
12.
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
13.
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
14.
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
15.
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
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
a command
a demand
a request
a directive
17.
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
18.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
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.
Mama said, "You can only fight off bullies if you are assertive".
muscular
strong
smart
bold
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.
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.
Shed crocodile tears: to pretend to be sorry for somebody/something
22.
She tried to throw dust in our eyes. This means that she tried to ......
cheat us
deceive us
fight us
make us blind
23.
Being the eldest child of the family, Joojo claimed the lion share of the father's property. This means that Joojo had.........
all the property.
half of the property.
the best part.
the largest part.
24.
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.
25.
"Do not be such a wet blanket, Afua. Your brother needs all the support you can give him", Auntie Araba chided her daughter.
This means that Afua ...... her brother.
didn't care about
couldn't wash for
was too weak to help
liked to discourage
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 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
27.
The headteacher asked the pupils to disperse.
assemble
come
meet
stay
28.
The arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
29.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
Opposite of temporary is permanent
30.
Dora was exhausted after the exercise.
A. cheerful
active
refreshed
strong
Exhausted means tired. If you are not tired, then you are active
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 brother giving him at least two reasons why he should attend your school.
You are required to write a letter to your brother giving him at least two reasons why he should at your school.
Organisation
This is an informal letter and the following features are required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Kofi, Yaw, Adjei, Mawuli, Moro)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name
It has been suggested that parents should buy textbooks for their school children. Give at least three reasons why you agree or disagree with this suggestion.
Your essay must have these features:
1. Title in block letters
E.g REASONS WHY PARENTS SHOULD/SHOULD NOT BUY TEXTBOOKS FOR THEIR SCHOOL CHILDREN
2. Introduction
3. Body (Give at least three reasons why parents should/should not buy textbooks for their school children)
4. Conclusion
Your cousin has invited you to spend your forthcoming holidays again with him or her. Write a letter to accept the invitation and tell your cousin what you want to see and do this time.
This is an informal letter and the following features are required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Cousin, Couso, Kofi, Adjei, Ama, Borley, Adzovi, Mawuli)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name
Describe a day you will never forget in your life.
This is a descriptive essay.
You are to write the series of actions flowing forward to the end.
You should also be mindful of your tenses. This essay is in the past and so your tenses must be in the past.
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Title/heading
ii. Introduction
iii. Body
iv. Conclusion
Possible Points
1. Some days either happy or sad leave a lifelong impression on our minds.
2. The day I will never forget in my life was when I left the city where I was born.
3. My father/mother was transferred to a different city.
4. I was very sad on that day to leave my house.
5. The last goodbye to my friends was very painful.
6. I missed everyone very much along the way.
7. The feeling of seeing this surrounding for the last time made me sad.
8. I didn't even take lunch that day.
9. I cried very much and asked my parents not to leave the place.
10. By remembering that day I still become sad.