KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.
suppress
break
destroy
lower
Answer: B
2.
Lance only talks about trivial matters.
unimportant
unpleasant
unacceptable
unexciting
Answer: A
3.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
Answer: B
Synonyms (nearest in meaning) for scarcity
Dearth, drought, famine, inadequacy, insufficiency, lack, paucity, shortage, exiguity, infrequency, rareness, rarity, scantiness, sparsity, stringency, uncommonness, want
Antonyms (opposite in meaning) for scarcity
Abundance, enough, excess, plenty, sufficiency, commonness, surplus
4.
We were taken to the police station like a lamb to the slaughter. This means that we were taken there.............
with our clothes removed
without resistance
with difficulty
in a violent manner
Answer: B
Like a lamb to the slaughter
If someone goes somewhere like a lamb to the slaughter, they go there quietly and obediently because they have not realized that it will be dangerous or unpleasant, or because they are powerless.
Example
His young bride walked down the aisle like a lamb to the slaughter.
Note: People sometimes use sheep instead of lamb.Example, I had no idea what the interview would be like and went to it like a sheep to the slaughter.
5.
Prosper is the new chef.
chord
chair
shield
scheme
Answer: C
6.
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
7.
Little Asabea wondered why her grandfather walked so slowly.
was saddened that
felt frustrated that
was curious about why
thought about why
Answer: C
8.
Azara burn her fingers when she took sides with her friend. This means that Azara
got herself into trouble
hated her friend
showed how brave she was
supported her friend
Answer: A
To burn one's finger: to harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.
9.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
Answer: A
10.
They said the film was ancient but I found it
relaxing.
modern.
difficult.
interesting.
Answer: B
Ancient means long ago or past. The opposite is modern which means current or recent or present times
11.
The prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour
defended
justified
pardoned
praised
Answer: D
Opposite of rebuke/condemn/disapprove is praise
12.
When he lost his job, Yaro was left to sink or swim. This means that Yaro
had to find another job.
shouted for help.
had to survive on his own.
was depressed.
Answer: C
Sink or swim
If you are left to sink or swim, you are given no help so that you succeed or fail completely by your own efforts: My employer gave me no help when I started my new job - I was just left to sink or swim.
13.
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
Answer: A
See no further than the end of one's nose
a. to be short-sighted; have myopia
b. to lack insight or foresight
14.
The animal will perish under this condition.
graze
survive
starve
remain
Answer: B
Perish means die. The opposite of die is survive
15.
It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.
incorrect
improper
unwise
rude
Answer: D
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The internet is of enormous benefit to education.
enviable
great
much
suitable
17.
The robbers ransacked the house.
torched
destroyed
invaded
looted
18.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
19.
It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.
incorrect
improper
unwise
rude
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.
When he lost his job, Yaro was left to sink or swim. This means that Yaro
had to find another job.
shouted for help.
had to survive on his own.
was depressed.
Sink or swim
If you are left to sink or swim, you are given no help so that you succeed or fail completely by your own efforts: My employer gave me no help when I started my new job - I was just left to sink or swim.
22.
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.
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.
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
25.
We were taken to the police station like a lamb to the slaughter. This means that we were taken there.............
with our clothes removed
without resistance
with difficulty
in a violent manner
Like a lamb to the slaughter
If someone goes somewhere like a lamb to the slaughter, they go there quietly and obediently because they have not realized that it will be dangerous or unpleasant, or because they are powerless.
Example
His young bride walked down the aisle like a lamb to the slaughter.
Note: People sometimes use sheep instead of lamb.Example, I had no idea what the interview would be like and went to it like a sheep to the slaughter.
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.
The minister publicly rebukes his assistant and always ...... his secretary.
advises
commends
embraces
harasses
28.
Cann worked hard to stock the shop.
decorate
empty
fill
reinforce
29.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
30.
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
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
Your teacher has selected a programme for your senior secondary school course. Write a letter to him explaining why you would prefer a different one.
Your letter must contain the main content, explaining to your teacher why you would prefer another programme
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,
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 particular programme that he selected for you and the particular one you prefer.
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 reasons to change programme
1. The difficulty of a particular programme
2. The career openings available to the candidate after school or for further studies, etc.
Describe a recent celebration in your family.
This is a descriptive essay.
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Title/heading
ii. Introduction
iii. Body
iv. Conclusion
An annual festival has recently been celebrated in your area. Write a letter to your friend in another part of the country, describing the festival and how you enjoyed it.
You are required to write a letter to your friend in another part of the country describing a festival recently celebrated and how you enjoyed it.
Content
You are expected to describe the festival in detail - preparation, venue, the highlights of the festival, your impression, how you enjoyed it, 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 an article for publication in the Junior Graphic on the topic: Why candidates should not cheat in examinations.
You must write on the harmful effects of examination malpractice
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Title or heading
ii. Body
iii. Your name
CONTENT EXAMPLES
EFFECTS OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE
1. Damages reputation
2. It breeds laziness
3. It breeds irresponsibility
4. It cripples one's critical thinking ability
5. It breeds incompetence
6. It results in self doubt and lack of confidence
7. It kills the integrity of the institution
8. It breeds limitation
9. Manipulation
10. Inability to defend one's result
11. It Affects The Integrity Of A School Or Institution
Your paragraphs should be well developed and properly linked.
The language should be descriptive and formal and remember to use appropriate vocabularies
NOTE: This is not a letter so your essay must not be in a letter format
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.