KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Due to ongoing road construction, our shops have been temporarily closed down.
permanently
legally
deliberately
constantly
Answer: A
2.
The welfare of students should be the concern of teachers.
growth
joy
wealth
well-being
Answer: D
3.
Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they............
fight often
get on very well.
play as a team.
present good arguments.
Answer: B
4.
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
5.
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.
Answer: B
6.
He normally alights at the station.
A. ascends
boards
enters
joins
Answer: B
Opposite of alight is board
7.
Fishes are plentiful in the pond.
little
scarce
small
unusual
Answer: B
8.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
motions
ideas
decisions
intentions
Answer: A
A motion is a proposal that is put before a meeting for discussion and a decision. If a motion is passed it becomes a resolution. Resolutions are binding and should be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
9.
Their gardener was ..... old to work.
even
so
too
very
Answer: C
10.
His dubious attitude has made him lose all his good friends.
deceitful
disrespectful
untrue
unforgiving
Answer: A
11.
Lance only talks about trivial matters.
unimportant
unpleasant
unacceptable
unexciting
Answer: A
12.
That shop has been temporarily closed down.
constantly
deliberately
legally
permanently
Answer: D
Opposite of temporary is permanent
13.
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
14.
The salient points of the topic have been thoroughly discussed.
highlighted
chosen
important
interesting
Answer: C
15.
Akua celebrates her birthday today but I cannot make it. This means that the speaker..........
does not want to be there.
feels it is necessary to attend.
has no birthday gift for her friend.
will not be able to attend.
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.
Mama said, "You can only fight off bullies if you are assertive".
muscular
strong
smart
bold
17.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
18.
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
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.
Trading is a lucrative economic activity.
profitable
legitimate
desirable
cherished
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
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.
Kim is full of himself. This means that Kim is
arrogant.
dangerous.
greedy.
quarrelsome.
Full of oneself: to be very proud, arrogant or conceited, and think only of yourself
22.
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
23.
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
24.
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
25.
I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave town. This means that I heard it
very late.
at eleven o'clock.
immediately.
in good time.
The eleventh hour
The last moment or almost too late
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.
We finished several projects last year.
initiated
concluded
stopped
organized
27.
The bread is stale.
burnt
delicious
fresh
mouldy
28.
The minister publicly rebukes his assistant and always ...... his secretary.
advises
commends
embraces
harasses
29.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
30.
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
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
Your father is angry with your sister because she is very disrespectful towards him. Write a letter to your sister giving her at least two reasons why she should behave well towards your father.
You are required to write a letter to your sister giving her at least two reasons why she should behave well towards your father.
Organisation
This is an informal letter and the following features are required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Sister, Atswei, Akosua, Adzovi)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name
SACKEY J.A AND DARMINI L(COMP): The Cockcrow
Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on the abridged and simplified version of Charles Dicken's Oliver Twist.
CHARLES DICKENS: Oliver Twist
"Oliver was given a slice of bread and a simple outfit with a brown cap to wear outside. He meekly followed him outside the workhouse to his new home. Once there, he was brought before a committee of ten men"
5a. Write the name of the one referred to as "him" in the extract.
5b. One thing Oliver learns from "committee of ten men" is..........
5c. How does Oliver react to the information he gets from the committee?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Question 5(d) and 5(e)
PETER PAUL ADOLINAMA; Ripples
"Abi, which of your sons died recently or was it your business which collapsed?............ You have not been yourself these few days"
5d. Identify the speaker in the extract.
5e. What is Abi worried about?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) to 5(h)
AMA ATA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost.
1st WOMAN:
If her son gets goodly bag by the month.
Why has Esi Kom still not..........
2nd WOMAN: They never ask "Why".
Is it not the young man's wife?
1st WOMAN: What has she done now?
2nd WOMAN: Listen. I hear she swallows money
As a hen does corn.
5f. Who is referred to "the young man's wife?
5g. State the literary device used in "Is it not the young man's wife"?.
5h. What is the meaning of "she swallows money as a hen does corn"?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(i) and 5(j).
A. A. AMOAKO: Sleep Without Wake
"You put me through my infant paces
On Gold Coast Ga ShikpƆŋ
Taa taa, tuu tuu, in your maternal steps,
Maame Tutuaa, condolences!"
5i. Identify the main literacy device used in the title of the poem Sleep Without Wake.
5j. The words Taa taa, tuu tuu appeal to the reader's sense of............
a)
Mr Bumble
b)
(Oliver/He learns that) he is an orphan or he has neither a mother nor a father or He learns the meaning of 'orphan' or He learns what being an orphan means.
c)
Oliver or He cries or bursts into tears or He is shocked.
d)
Mama Adamu or Mama or Sayibu's first or oldest wife or Abis's oldest step mother.
e)
(Abi or She is worried about) her being forced into an early marriage or the kind of man she is getting married to or the possibility of Mr Ambrose Yakubu failing to or not being able to save or rescue her.
f)
Eulalie or Eulalie Rush or Eulalie Yawson or Ato's wife
g)
Rhetorical question
h)
She is wasteful or extravagant or profligate or prodigal or a spendthrift or she spends or uses money wastefully or in a wasteful way or manner or anyhow or she wastes or misuses money.
i)
Euphemism
j)
Hearing
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.
Write a letter to your District Director of Education applying for the post of messenger. State why you are the one most qualified for the job.
You are to write, an application letter for the post of messenger
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.