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
advertisements
announcements
information
notices
Answer: A
2.
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
3.
Due to ongoing road construction, our shops have been temporarily closed down.
permanently
legally
deliberately
constantly
Answer: A
4.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
Answer: B
5.
We tried all we could to amuse her but she kept a straight face. This means that she
did not listen to us.
looked straight ahead.
refused to laugh.
cried all the more.
Answer: C
A straight face
A blank or serious facial expression, especially when trying not to laugh.
Example: My father kept a straight face when he joked.
6.
The price of petrol has fallen for no reason.
aggravated
doubled
risen
weakened
Answer: C
7.
The pupils are confident of passing the examination.
determined
doubtless
uncertain
uneasy
Answer: C
8.
Her ambition is to own a private jet.
target
joy
plan
desire
Answer: D
Ambition: a strong desire or what drives a person to do or achieve something.
The nearest in meaning could be drive, determination, desire, enterprise, initiative, eagerness, motivation, enthusiasm, zeal, commitment, a sense of purpose, longing, yearning, hankering, get-up-and-go
9.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
Answer: D
Opposite of temporary is permanent
10.
There was mayhem as the crowd scattered.
anger
fear
order
riot
Answer: C
11.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
Answer: A
12.
He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.
calculated
smart
delayed
final
Answer: A
13.
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.
Answer: D
14.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
Answer: B
At arm's length: avoid/shun intimacy or close contact.
15.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
Answer: C
Welfare: the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
The nearest in meaning could be well-being, health, good health, happiness, comfort, security, safety, protection, prosperity, profit, good, success, fortune, good fortune, advantage, interest
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
17.
She is fond of talking about trivial matters.
unpleasant
unimportant
unexciting
unacceptable
18.
Arming the police does not halt crime.
avoid
prevent
stop
suspend
Halt nearest in meaning:stop, come to a halt, come to a stop, come to a standstill, come to rest, pull up, draw up, stand still, draw to a stand, cease, finish
19.
The new school is ideal for Mr. Mensah's children.
good
perfect
satisfactory
suitable
20.
The officials made a sudden visit to the school.
an usual
a strange
a quick
an unexpected
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.
John had to eat his words when our team won the match. This means that John..........
became very much surprised.
admitted he was wrong.
denied all that he had said.
lost appetite.
22.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
23.
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.
In leaps and bounds: with startlingly rapid progress.
Similar: rapidly, swiftly, quickly, speedily, at an amazing rate, exponentially
24.
We tried all we could to amuse her but she kept a straight face. This means that she
did not listen to us.
looked straight ahead.
refused to laugh.
cried all the more.
A straight face
A blank or serious facial expression, especially when trying not to laugh.
Example: My father kept a straight face when he joked.
25.
I learnt to paddle my own canoe. This means that I ......
am independent and need no help from others
do not interfere in other people's matters
have no help in my fishing business
work hard to feed myself and my family
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.
It is hard to tell when this began or where it will ......
fall
cease
reside
remain
27.
Dave walked briskly to the meeting.
slowly
carefully
reluctantly
clumsily
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
28.
Fishes are plentiful in the pond.
little
scarce
small
unusual
29.
Dora was exhausted after the exercise.
A. cheerful
active
refreshed
strong
Exhausted means tired. If you are not tired, then you are active
30.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
Write a letter to your Assemblyman suggesting three ways in which you can help improve sanitation in your area.
Your letter must contain the main content, ways in which you can help improve sanitation in your area
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 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.
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
Write an article for publication in a national newspaper discussing at least two reasons why students should cultivate the habit of reading.
Your content must be a discussion on at least two reasons why students should cultivate the habit of reading
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Title or heading
ii. Body
iii. Your name
iv. Your school/class/form/house
Possible Reasons
1. Self Improvement/broadening the horizon of the reader
2. Communication Skills/Helps in language acquisition, vocabulary, expression
3. Increases Knowledge
4. Reduces Stress
5. Great Pleasure
6. Boosts one's Imagination and Creativity
7. Develops one's Analytical Skills
8. Reduces Boredom
A teacher from your school won the first prize as the National Best Teacher. You were selected to represent your school at the ceremony. Write a report on what you saw and discuss two lessons you learned as you observed the event.
Content
1. You are to write a report on what you saw at the National Best Teacher Award ceremony and discuss two lessons you learnt.
2. The essay is in two parts: describing what you saw and discussing two lessons you learnt.
3. You must write on both parts effectively to earn a good mark.
Organization
This is a report, and the following features are mandatory:
1. Heading/title
2. Introduction
3. Body (itemized, sequentially arranged)
4. Conclusion
5. Your signature
6. Your full name
7. Date
The paragraph should be well developed and effectively linked.
Expression
1. The language should be formal and appropriate.
2. Slang, colloquialism and contracted forms are out of place
3. There should be varied sentence patterns and coherence of ideas
4. The use of the past tense of verbs is expected
5. There should be clarity of expression
Mechanical Accuracy
1. Your concord (subject-verb, noun-pronoun), tense, determiners, prepositions and punctuations must be accurate.
2. Your spelling must be accurate.
3. You can either use American or British spelling but must be consistent
4. Each sentence and proper noun should begin with a capital letter. Mark is deducted for using "i" instead of "I" for the first-person pronoun, etc.