KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.
construction
creation
erection
relocation
Answer: A
Demolition means destruction and opposite of destruction is construction.
2.
The driver passed out soon after the accident occurred. This means that the driver..........
ran away
died
fainted
vomited
Answer: C
Pass out
To fall asleep, faint, or lose consciousness.
Examples
He passed out as soon as he saw the blood.
They gave me so much to drink that I passed out cold by 10 PM.
I've been up since 5 AM, so I'm just going to go pass out after dinner.
3.
Had they completed the project before the deadline?
...... the project been completed by them before the deadline?
Were
Has
Had
Was
Answer: C
4.
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
5.
He normally alights at the station.
A. ascends
boards
enters
joins
Answer: B
Opposite of alight is board
6.
The oxen lay on bare floor,............?
didn't they
don't they
didn't it
isn't it
Answer: A
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 arrogant storekeeper lost all his customers.
respectful
obedient
modest
sympathetic
Answer: C
9.
Manna lay aside some money for Baaba's party. This means that Manna............
refused to host the party.
saved money for the party.
spent money on the party.
took a loan to organise the party.
Answer: B
10.
She accidentally tore her dress.
intentionally
willingly
carelessly
foolishly
Answer: A
11.
When we went to Nina's house, we were told that she had gone away bag and baggage. This means that Nina had gone away
leaving all her children.
leaving all her belongings.
without informing anyone.
with all her belongings.
Answer: D
Bag and baggage
All of one's belongings, especially with reference to departing with them; completely, totally. For example, The day he quit his job, John walked out, bag and baggage.
12.
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
13.
She received a beautiful psalm.
shall
palm
sand
page
Answer: C
14.
Their gardener was ..... old to work.
even
so
too
very
Answer: C
15.
There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
endless
immeasurable
incomplete
inconstant
Answer: A
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
clear.
detailed.
interesting.
realistic.
17.
The chosen poems are very relatable
preferred
selected
prescribed
given
Chosen nearest in meaning: select, pick, pick out, opt for, plump for, go for, take, settle on, decide on, fix on, come down in favour of, vote for, single out, hand-pick, set, designate, determine, specify, appoint, name, nominate, adopt, espouse
18.
She is fond of talking about trivial matters.
unpleasant
unimportant
unexciting
unacceptable
19.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
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.
The project is in the pipeline. This means that it is
being dealt with
being suspended
No longer pursued
stuck in the pipe
In the pipeline: in the process of being planned or developed.
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.
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.
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.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
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.
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.
People in our village polite to strangers.
cruel
mean
rude
unfair
30.
The prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour
defended
justified
pardoned
praised
Opposite of rebuke/condemn/disapprove is praise
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.
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.
Describe to your friend how your favourite game is played.
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
Write a story that explains the saying: Two heads are better than one.
You are to write a story which explains the saying: Two heads are better than one.
Content
This is an imaginative composition. The story therefore can be real or imagined/imaginary. It could be your own experience or that of somebody else's.
Organisation
A good story should have a beginning, climax and a conclusion. It should have a clear setting and its events should be arranged in time sequence.
Note:You are not to write a fable i.e. a story with animal characters.
Expression
The language should be clear and easy to understand to make the actions of the characters come to life. The choice of vocabulary should be appropriate to the subject matter.
Describe your favourite teacher.
This is a descriptive essay.
Your essay must have the following features:
1. Title (e.g My Favourite Teacher)
2. Introduction
Mention your favourite teacher
3. Body (Describe your favourite teacher and what you like about him/her)
4. Conclusion