KUULCHAT
ENGLISH MOCK
From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
The headteacher asked the pupils to disperse.
assemble
come
meet
stay
Answer: A
2.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
declare
call
recommend
move
Answer: D
3.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
Answer: C
4.
We finished several projects last year.
initiated
concluded
stopped
organized
Answer: A
5.
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
6.
It is hard to tell when this began or where it will ......
fall
cease
reside
remain
Answer: B
7.
Nobody paid any attention to the workers' demands.
agitations.
complaints.
objections.
requests.
Answer: D
8.
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
9.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
advertisements
announcements
information
notices
Answer: A
10.
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.
11.
What transpired between them remains a secret.
manifested
translated
existed
happened
Answer: D
12.
Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.
questioned
talked
complained
bothered
Answer: C
13.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
register
compiled
present
attendance
Answer: D
14.
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
15.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
Answer: A
Lax:not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
Mild: not severe, serious, or harsh
Lax nearest in meaning:mild,slack, slipshod, negligent, neglectful, remiss, careless, heedless, unmindful, inattentive, slapdash, offhand, casual, easy-going, lenient, permissive, soft, liberal, non-restrictive, indulgent, overindulgent, complaisant, over-tolerant, irresponsible, sloppy
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.
inquisitive
pompous
intelligent
talkative
17.
It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.
incorrect
improper
unwise
rude
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.
The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.
weakness
shortage
suffering
indiscipline
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
20.
All the lax rules have been cancelled.
mild
previous
weak
wrong
Lax:not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
Mild: not severe, serious, or harsh
Lax nearest in meaning:mild,slack, slipshod, negligent, neglectful, remiss, careless, heedless, unmindful, inattentive, slapdash, offhand, casual, easy-going, lenient, permissive, soft, liberal, non-restrictive, indulgent, overindulgent, complaisant, over-tolerant, irresponsible, sloppy
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.
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
22.
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.
23.
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
24.
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
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.
Most of the rules were observed.
violated
cancelled
lessened
excluded
27.
Regions with abundant rainfall are different from those having ...... moisture.
unpredictable
scanty
uncertain
reduced
28.
People in our village polite to strangers.
cruel
mean
rude
unfair
29.
The current is slow downhill.
abrupt
fresh
running
swift
30.
The animal will perish under this condition.
graze
survive
starve
remain
Perish means die. The opposite of die is survive
Write on the topic, "Why I would like to attend a boarding school or a day school".
Your essay must have these features:
1. Title in block letters
E.g WHY I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND A BOARDING/DAY SCHOOL
2. Introduction (You could state the type of school you would like to attend. If you already have a school in mind, you could state it)
3. Body (Give at least three reasons for your choice)
4. Conclusion
Possible Points for Day School
1. No homesickness as students is always at home
2. Less expensive than boarding school
3. Parental control/Students see their parents often
4.
Possible Points for Boarding School
1. Round-the-clock education and development/Student is immersed in an educational environment, 24 hours a day
2. Offers superb extra-curricular opportunities
3. Comes with a built-in social life/students living with their friends
4. Can improve family relationships/Nobody gets under each other's feet in the family, and because you see each other less often, the time you do spend together is of a higher quality
5. Fosters independence
6. The time spent travelling between home and school can be utilize well
Describe how your favorite game is played. Give two reasons why you like it.
This is a descriptive essay.
Your essay must have the following features:
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 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
You are a speaker in a school debate on the topic "Boys should not help in the kitchen." Write your speech for or against the motion.
1. Address the audience (E.g. Mr. Chairman, Panel of Judges, Fellow Debaters, Ladies and Gentlemen, the motion before us is ....)
2. State your stand/Arguing for or against
3. Argue for or Against
4. Conclude by summarizing your points
Arguing for the motion
1. Boys who help in the kitchen are given funny names
2. Girls dislike boys who help in the kitchen
3. Cooking is the sole responsibility of the girls
Arguing against the motion
1. It is a lifetime skill
2. Everyone in the family should take equal share in the family responsibilities - including the cooking, and the cleaning after
3. It helps them in being independent, save money, help them to maintain good health as homemade food will be the best food
4. They can help their wives in future making them free from this chore. This also help them to lead a happy life.
Write a letter to your father asking permission to join your schoolmates who are going on an excursion.
You are required to write a letter to your brother to ask permission to join your schoolmates for an excursion.
Organisation
This is an informal letter and the following features were required:
(1) Writer’s address (without name)
(2) Date
(3) Salutation (Dear Dad, father)
(4) Body
(5) Subscription - Yours sincerely, Yours, Yours ever
(6) First name