1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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
5.
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.
6.
The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.
wealth
happiness
well-being
growth
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
That tailor always takes pains over his sewing. This means that the tailor
does his sewing with great care.
finds sewing very painful.
is not happy sewing.
is often ill and cannot sew.
10.
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.
11.
Kim is full of himself. This means that Kim is
arrogant.
dangerous.
greedy.
quarrelsome.
12.
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
13.
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
14.
Gil held her tongue on sensitive political issues. This means that she
bit her tongue
kept silent
maintained her stand
refused to laugh
15.
The project is in the pipeline. This means that it is
being dealt with
being suspended
No longer pursued
stuck in the pipe
16.
Ammon has always kept his enemies at arm's length. This means that he
abused them
shunned them
threatened them
trusted them
17.
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
18.
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
19.
The driver passed out soon after the accident occurred. This means that the driver..........
ran away
died
fainted
vomited
20.
Susan was on edge after that incident. This means that she was.............
confused
surprised
nervous
unhappy
21.
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
22.
Araba's visit was a bolt from the blue. This means that the was..........
a most welcome one.
short.
a complete surprise.
timely.
23.
My uncle loves to cast his bread upon waters. This means that my uncle..........
behaves strangely
feeds his fish with bread.
is wasteful.
loves to help people.
24.
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
25.
I was informed at the eleventh hour about his decision to leave. This means that I heard about his decision...........
immediately.
at eleven o'clock
in good time
very late
26.
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.
27.
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.
28.
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.
29.
Being the eldest child of the family, Joojo claimed the lion share of the father's property. This means that Joojo had.........
all the property.
half of the property.
the best part.
the largest part.
30.
The students were all ears during the presentation. This means that the students.......
did not enjoy the presentation.
had big ears.
listened attentively.
were very happy.
31.
Dallies is the pick of the bunch. This means that Dallies..........
is a farmer.
is an athlete.
is preferred to all others.
works on a banana plantation.
32.
Nimo worked hard after his business had collapsed and soon found his feet. This means that he............
bought a new fleet of cars.
could walk again.
revievd the business.
sold the rest of the business.
33.
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.
34.
Mary described the occasion as a red-letter day. This means that the occassion was...........
bloody
enjoyable
memorable
rough
35.
George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been............
dismissed.
given another assignment.
demoted.
promoted.
36.
Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they............
fight often
get on very well.
play as a team.
present good arguments.
37.
Akweley was taken aback on seeing a stranger in her room.
This means Akweley was very............
angry.
afraid.
confused.
surprised.
38.
The employees saw eye to eye with their manager.
This means that the employees...........
agreed completely with him.
were very close to him.
rarely saw him.
greatly respect him.
39.
The priest was in high spirits during the sermon.
This means that he was...........
content.
cheerful.
spiritual.
annoyed.
40.
The opponents decided to bury the hatchet.
This means that they decided to..........
make peace.
bury their guns.
hold discussions.
suspend the fighting.
41.
The headmaster took the students' version of the theft with a pinch of salt.
This means that the headmaster............
believed the students' version.
doubted the students' version.
accepted the students' version.
ignored the students' version.
42.
Ibrahim registered for the course at the eleventh hour. This means that Ibrahim registered.........
at eleven o'clock.
a few hours before closing time.
during eleven hours of registration.
when it was almost too late.
43.
Bob lives within a stone's throw of the Jubilee Park. This means that Bob
travels on the stony road
live in s hut in the park
live very close to the park
often throws stone at the park
44.
When James heard the sound of gun-shot, his hair stood on end. This means that James..........
was worried.
started crying.
was frightened.
became inactive.
45.
Mary has gone to cheer up her friend. This means that Mary has gone to..........
shout at her
give her gifts
tell her stories
make her happy
46.
The teacher's abrupt question threw the pupil off balance. This means that the pupil was..........
hurt.
annoyed.
worried.
confused.
47.
The student was caught red-handed breaking the louvers. This means that the student was caught..........
while committing the offence.
with blood on his hands.
with blood on his hands.
after the act.
48.
We knew it was a cock and bull story. This means that the story was..........
difficult to believe.
about a cock and a bull.
real.
false.
49.
The thieves were armed to the teeth when they entered the house. This means that the thieves were..........
well trained.
experienced.
fully armed.
violent.
50.
Mr. Abban instructed his wife to keep an eye on their daughter. This means that their daughter should be..........
pampered.
discipline.
controlled properly.
watch closely.
51.
The president hit the nail on the head when he complained that most of the minister were corrupt. This means that the president spoke..........
the exact truth.
in detail
harshly.
clearly.
52.
Adzo takes after her mother. This means that Adzo...........
likes her.
resembles her.
is unlike her.
always follows her.
53.
Board members are paid five Ghana Cedis a day across the board. This means that............
every member receives five Ghana Cedis.
some members receive five Ghana Cedis.
some members receive five Ghana Cedis.
only deserving members are given five Ghana Cedis.
54.
Advise Peter not to poke his nose into my affair.
interfere
enter
speak
believe
55.
During the lecture, Sarfo was miles away. This means that Sarfo..........
was self-conscious.
had travelled.
had slept.
was absent-minded.
56.
Ato was at his wits' end. This means that Ato..........
was collecting his ides together.
had come to the end of his talk.
did not know what to do next.
did not have much to do.
57.
Awuni normally feels at home in my house. This means that Awuni............ in my house.
feels comfortable
lives
moves
eats
58.
The students were advised to stop building castles in the air. This means that the students should............
be serious and realistic.
not worry about castles.
be serious and hardworking.
not build any more castles.
59.
The chief told his linguist not to beat about the bush. This means that the linguist must............
not stammer.
go straight to the point.
not enter the bush.
cut down the bush.
60.
Immediately Ekuba's mother left the house, she let the cat out the bag. This means that Ekuba............
bought a cat.
took the cat from the bag.
left her house.
revealed the secret.
61.
The teacher poured cold water on Sena's suggestion. This means that the teacher............
challenged Sena's suggestion.
approved of Sena's Suggestion.
discouraged Sena.
provoked Sena.
62.
For all his brilliance, Kofi could not solve the problem. This means that Kofi failed to solve the problem
as he clever enough.
even though he was clever.
as he was too clever.
for he was still clever.
63.
The manager's decision on the matter is cut and dried. This means that the manager's decision is
clear.
simple.
unchangeable.
unknown.
64.
Abla made an ass of herself at the party. This means that Abla behaved
foolishly.
shamefully.
uncontrollably.
unpleasantly.
65.
In spite of his boasting, Mensah proved to be a chicken-hearted fellow. This means that Mensah was
cowardly.
mean.
stupid.
weak.
66.
Efua can always talk her way out of trouble. This means that Efua
is troublesome.
can defend herself.
can avoid trouble .
is talkative.
67.
Whenever Kweku goes to Kumasi, he puts up with his uncle. This means that Kweku............ his uncle.
helps
stays with
converses with
avoids
68.
I glanced over the papers as I walked home. This means that I quickly............ the papers.
wrote
analysed
saw
read
69.
The woman entered the room to find her daughter with her eyes glued to the television. The means that her daughter was............ the television.
smiling at
dismantling
intently watching
cleaning
70.
Kojo was dragged to the farm like a lamb to the slaughter. This means that Kojo was dragged............
with difficulty.
without resistance.
with a lamb on his shoulder.
without anything on him.
71.
The bully was ordered to leave his younger brother alone. This means that the bully was told............
not to accompany him everywhere.
to accompany him everywhere.
not to disturb him.
to teach him well
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