KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
Their gardener was ..... old to work.
even
so
too
very
Answer: C
2.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
approved
seconded
upheld
supported
Answer: B
3.
He said the practice was alien to him.
boring
new
modern
unfamiliar
Answer: D
4.
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
Answer: C
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.
5.
The results will be released very soon.
withheld
confirmed
withdraw
cancelled
Answer: A
6.
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.
7.
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.
Answer: D
In leaps and bounds: with startlingly rapid progress.
Similar: rapidly, swiftly, quickly, speedily, at an amazing rate, exponentially
8.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
Answer: B
9.
A desperate man may clutch at straws to save himself. This means that he may
decide to act bravely
seize any opportunity
try all clever means
use a secret strategy
Answer: C
Clutch at straws: to be willing to try anything to improve a difficult or unsatisfactory situation, even if it has little chance of success
10.
Those children were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. This means that the children were born.............
with their mouth full of silver.
in good health
in happy homes
in wealth and luxury
Answer: D
born with a silver spoon
Born into a wealthy family.
Examples
We may both be wealthy now, but I was not born with a silver spoon. I had nothing when I was young, and all of my fortune is down to my own hard work.
Everyone who attends that university was born with a silver spoon, so I just don't think it's the right place for me.
11.
The rampant destruction of property must be checked.
common
regular
unpleasant
uncontrolled
Answer: D
12.
The car sped around the curve.
chain
cell
ciao
colonel
Answer: D
13.
When he lost his job. Yaro was left to sink or swim. That means that Yaro..........
was depressed.
shouted for help
had to find another job.
had to survive on his own
Answer: D
14.
The price of petrol has fallen for no reason.
aggravated
doubled
risen
weakened
Answer: C
15.
When the old woman heard the sound of the gun-shots, her hair stood on end. This means that the old woman
started crying.
became inactive.
was frightened.
was worried.
Answer: C
Hair stood on end: to cause fright or terror in someone.
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
We're so excited because Amuzu's proposal has been accepted.
suggestion
offer
opinion
view
17.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
18.
Paul purposely left the door open.
carelessly
hurriedly
intentionally
occasionally
19.
Have you enough money to buy a house?
plenty
much
sufficient
full
Enough: as much or as many as required
The nearest in meaning could be sufficient, adequate, ample, abundant
20.
The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
a command
a demand
a request
a directive
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.
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
22.
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.
23.
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.
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.
24.
She tried to throw dust in our eyes. This means that she tried to ......
cheat us
deceive us
fight us
make us blind
25.
The fraudster was paid back in his own coins
This means that he was ......
given a hot chase
swindled
punished
given new coins
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 prefect rebuked the student for his rude behaviour
defended
justified
pardoned
praised
Opposite of rebuke/condemn/disapprove is praise
27.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
28.
The story was written in simple language.
foreign
strange
local
complex
29.
The demolition of the bridge surprised everyone.
construction
creation
erection
relocation
Demolition means destruction and opposite of destruction is construction.
30.
The animal will perish under this condition.
graze
survive
starve
remain
Perish means die. The opposite of die is survive
SACKEY J. A. AND DARMINI L (COMP): The Cockcrow
Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on one of the prescribed short stories for your study.
Provide short answer to them.
MERRILL CORNEY: Debbies, Sandy and Pepe
(a) What is referred to as Poor little thing the story?
(b) What is the setting of the story?
(c) The attitude of the girls to the baby bird is that of............
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e)
KAAKYIRE AKOSOMO NYANTAKYI: Tell My Son to Hold On to His Gun
"Be courageous, be courageous, Kwame, be courageous!"
"I will be, Father, I will be" I answered,
and entered the thick forest......
[page 93]
(d) Be courageous, be courageous, Kwame, be courageous is an example of the use of a literary device term...............
(e) How did Kwame show that he was courageous at the end of the story?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) and 5(g)
JEAN WATSON: The Old Man And His Children
One there was an old man who had seven sons.
They should have been his pride and joy.
But they were not.
[page 17]
(f) The above extract is a/an............ to a story.
(g) The idea expression in the second sentence is that of............
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h) and 5(j)
AMA ATAA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost
Yes, my young woman, I shall remember you.
I shall remember you in the hours of the night
In my sleepless sleep.
[page 62
(h) "............ young woman" refers to............
(i) The ' sleepless sleep' of the speaker is caused by............
(j) "............ sleepless sleep" shows that the speaker is ............
a)
Pepe/the baby bird/the little bird/the bird with the yellow beak/the bird with the bright eyes
b)
Countryside/rural community/a village/the girl's mother's garden or compound/the immediate environment of Debbie and Sandy's house
c)
Admiration/Compassion/Care/Pity/Sympathy/Concern
d)
Repetition
e)
He killed the killer beast/By killing the killer beast.
f)
Prologue/the beginning of/the introduction to a story
g)
Contrast
h)
Eulalie/Eulalie Yawson/Eulalie Rush/Ato's wife
i)
Her barenness/childlessness/her inability to have a child.
j)
Restless/worried/disturbed/cannot find peace/troubled/not able to sleep
Describe a dream you will never forget.
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 dreams either happy or sad leave a lifelong impression on our minds.
2. The dream I will never forget in my life was the dream I had concerning me leaving the city where I was born.
3. In the dream, 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.I woke up with tears still on my cheeks
Your school is planning an excursion to a place of interest in your district. Describe the preparations you are making towards the journey.
This is a descriptive essay and must have these features:
1. Title in block letters
2. Introduction
3. Body
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.
You saw a fight between two of your classmates and your class teacher has asked you to give an account of the fight. Write your account.
Your essay must have the following features:
i. Title/heading
ii. Body
iii. Conclusion
You should also be mindful of your tenses. This essay is in the past and so your tenses must be in the past.