From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1.
The students tried every means to secure permission, ......?
couldn't they
didn't they
haven't they
shouldn't they
2.
At the last P.T.A meeting, tempers ...... between the parents and the teachers.
arise
arose
rise
rose
3.
Every human being has a right ...... education.
of
on
for
to
4.
The article ...... the attention of scholars everywhere.
assured
attracted
embraced
excited
5.
The manager said ...... criticisms would work for the good of the company.
clarified
commendable
constructive
plausible
6.
The pastor's honesty is ...... question.
against
aside
beside
without
7.
He died ...... lung cancer last month, leaving his wife in great shock
for
of
by
in
8.
Ama: “Can I have another cup of tea?” Atswei: "......"
Be yourself
Do it yourself
Help yourself
Allow yourself
9.
It's about time you ...... your homework, Mary.
must do
do
did
will do
10.
But for the timely intervention of the police, the thief ...... lynched.
will have been
would have been
has been
had been
11.
In a civilized society, one has the chance to express ...... opinion.
my
one's
our
your
12.
Tests revealed that the winning athlete had taken performance-enhancing ......
drugs
tablets
vitamins
capsules
13.
The lawyer's client was ...... under oath in the law court
investigated
interrogated
cross-fired
cross-examined
14.
That Fulani man has a large ...... of cattle
herd
flock
multitude
swine
15.
The relationship between the couple is ...... for lack of communication
tense
strained
relaxed
uneasy
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
16.
The school was not surprised that Ama felt dejected at seeing her results.
disappointed
disorganized
embittered
frustrated
17.
Serwaa wonders why Koomson has suddenly become conceited after his promotion.
disrespectful
haughty
irritating
selfish
18.
The government should arrest quack doctors in the country.
fraudulent
uneducated
unknown
unprofessional
19.
Many people deserted the area because of armed robbers.
abandoned
destroyed
neglected
rejected
20.
Issah has shown much dedication to our cause.
commitment
attachment
enthusiasm
support
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 I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the fort. This means that I asked him to
defend me
act in my absence
protect my position
be strong in my absence
22.
The senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator
has the most comfortable house
speaks about the comfort of his house
owns the last house on comfort street
has a house that is not comfortable
23.
I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
everyone stood up to clap for me
everyone stood to catch a glimpse of me
everyone congratulated me
I was asked to stand up
24.
Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai
has given up hope of recovery
has worsened her situation
is recovering
has died
25.
It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians
should insist on their interviews being recorded
would be wise not to speak to journalists
should not make any statement to journalists
should be sure of whatever they say
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 workers expected management to be ...... rather than indifferent to, their welfare.
different from
interested in
opposed to
careful of
27.
Words spoken in the heat of an argument could offend rather than ......
pacify
amuse
inspire
irritate
28.
Although they have declared the student a suspect he may turn out be ......
culpable
innocent
safe
ignorant
29.
Some outspoken social critics live a ...... family life
reserved
happy
boisterous
still
30.
While the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was ......
miserly
careful
thoughtful
extravagant
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This paper consists of three parts: A, B and C. Answer three questions in all; one question from Part A and all the questions in Part B and Part C. Answer all the questions in your answer booklet.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material.
Answer one question only from this part.
Your composition should be about 250 words long.
There has been a public outcry against the escalating prices of foodstuff in your area. Write a letter to your District Chief Executive, stating the causes of the increases and suggesting ways of improving the situation.
Write a story which ends with the words, "Had I known, I wouldn't have believed him."
Write an article for publication in a national newspaper, discussing at least three factors responsible for road accidents and suggest ways of improving the situation.
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
When the headmaster announced that an oil company was organizing an essay competition for secondary school students, and that I had been selected as one of the two representatives of my school, I never thought much of it. I was told to report at the auditorium of the largest secondary school in town to compete with others from several schools around. It was a one hour exercise and I wrote just two pages. Although I thoroughly revised my work, I did not think I had as much as an outside chance against those brilliant-looking students from other schools. So, I was surprised when the principal announced some months later that I had come first in the whole region and that the company had invited me for the price in Accra. Part of the prize was a return ticket.
After much eager waiting, the important day came. I took a taxi to the airport, showed my ticket, obtained a boarding pass, and waited for the flight. It turned out that I had arrived several hours too early. Hour after expectant hour, planes landed and took off, with passengers embarking and disembarking. The hours of waiting gave me the opportunity to watch the operations at the airport. I praised the ingenuity of the engineers who designed and manufactured the aircraft, and admired the skill of the pilots. In fact, I started nursing the idea of abandoning my long-cherished ambition of becoming a medical doctor.
Finally, the hour came. The public address system announced that passengers for Skybus Flight 456 should commence boarding. I walked out and joined the queue. Final check in did not take much time, in a few minutes I found myself climbing up the steps. Just as I was about to board the plane, I looked back and felt on top of the world. Then, I entered and took my seat beside a window. The seats looked so dainty that I thought the whole arrangement had been made with royalty and nobility in mind. When the one hundred and twenty passengers had been seated, the hostess welcomed us on board, gave us instructions on safety measures, and told us to fasten our seat belts for take-off. Then, the journey commenced as the plane taxied leisurely along the runaway. The huge machine burst into a great speed and then took off. I felt elevated in many ways. I looked out of the window as the houses below appeared to be disappearing behind us. Soon we found ourselves above the clouds. It was all wonderful. Several decades have passed but I still remember every detail.
a)
Why was the writer surprised at his winning the prize?
b)
Why do you think that the writer arrived at the airport too early?
c)
Why did the writer think about abandoning his career ambition?
d)
Quote a sentence from the passage which indicates that the writer is recalling what happened long ago.
e)
What does the writer mean by saying that he "felt on top of the world?"
f)
... I did not think I had as much as an outside choice ...What does this statement mean?
g)
For each of the following words, find another word or phrase which means the same and which can replace it as it is used in the passage:
i)
selected;
ii)
obtained;
iii)
ingenuity;
iv)
dainty;
v)
commenced.
Answer all the questions in this part.
SACKEY J. A. AND DARMINI L (C0MP): The Cockcrow
Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on the abridged and simplified version of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist
CHARLES DICKENS: Oliver Twist
"Oliver walked 70 miles to London. In such a big city, no one would ever find him! It was chilly and his feet but he was happy to leave his old, miserable life behind."[page 107]
5(a) Two of the people who treated Oliver badly, making him run away to London are............ and ............
5(b) An example of the use of contrast in the extract is............
"I robbed her. Before her body cold,
I robbed her of the one item she had.
She could have sold it for food or shelter
But she kept it safe,............."
5(c) ".............. the one item she had" was ................
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e)
MERRILL CORNEY: Debbies, Sandy and Pepe
"Well, we'll just have to look after him ourselves there", she said.
"We'll make a soft nest for him and feed him when she grows up,
He will stay in the in our garden."
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5(d) What did they choose for a nest for Pepe?
5(e) Which figure of speech is mainly used in the extract?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) to 5(h)
AMA ATAA AIDOO:The Dilemma of a Ghost.
My spirit Mother ought to have come for me earlier.
Now, what shall I tell them who are gone?
The daughter of slaves who come from the white man's land
Someone should advise me on how to tell my story.
My children, I am dreading my arrival there.
Where they will ask me news of home.
Shall I tell them or shall I not?
5(f) Who is the speaker?
5(g) What do the following expressions in the extract refer to?
(I) "............ who are gone?"
(II)"............ there".
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h) to 5(i)
LAWRENCE DARMANI: Scribbler's Dream
Scribbler,
The dream in your minds fills the shelf.
When upon the shelf you gaze,
5 vacuum stares at you.
There is your quill and parchment,
But heavy are your hands.
Why?
Because disuse numbs the wrist.
5(h) What does "Scribbler" refer to?
5(i) What does "The dream in your" refer to?