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ENGLISH PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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NEAREST IN MEANING (SYNONYMS)

1.

We will not allow him to dampen our spirits.

A.

suppress

B.

break

C.

destroy

D.

lower

2.

The commotion at the stadium was avoidable.

A.

trouble

B.

confusion

C.

issue

D.

violence

3.

What transpired between them remains a secret.

A.

manifested

B.

translated

C.

existed

D.

happened

4.

Lance only talks about trivial matters.

A.

unimportant

B.

unpleasant

C.

unacceptable

D.

unexciting

5.

The robbers ransacked the house.

A.

torched

B.

destroyed

C.

invaded

D.

looted

6.

Her ambition is to own a private jet.

A.

target

B.

joy

C.

plan

D.

desire

7.

Have you enough money to buy a house?

A.

plenty

B.

much

C.

sufficient

D.

full

8.

Mr Nunyah slaughtered some of his bulls.

A.

killed

B.

treated

C.

examined

D.

castrated

9.

Soraya is very lively today.

A.

smart

B.

active

C.

friendly

D.

serious

10.

The welfare of their students should be the concern of teachers.

A.

wealth

B.

happiness

C.

well-being

D.

growth

11.

The chosen poems are very relatable

A.

preferred

B.

selected

C.

prescribed

D.

given

12.

Arming the police does not halt crime.

A.

avoid

B.

prevent

C.

stop

D.

suspend

13.

All the lax rules have been cancelled.

A.

mild

B.

previous

C.

weak

D.

wrong

14.

The youth should be ruled by the fundamental ideals of courtesy.

A.

essential

B.

known

C.

popular

D.

realistic

15.

The porter could not endure his insults

A.

accept

B.

agree

C.

approve

D.

bear

16.

Celia shook with fright.

A.

excitement

B.

cheerfulness

C.

hope

D.

fear

17.

The radio is a potent medium of communication

A.

fast

B.

necessary

C.

powerful

D.

sound

18.

Trading is a lucrative economic activity.

A.

profitable

B.

legitimate

C.

desirable

D.

cherished

19.

The scarcity of doctors is a matter of public concern.

A.

weakness

B.

shortage

C.

suffering

D.

indiscipline

20.

My twin brother is very inquisitive.

A.

curious

B.

brilliant

C.

friendly

D.

talkative

21.

The officials made a sudden visit to the school.

A.

an usual

B.

a strange

C.

a quick

D.

an unexpected

22.

Some of the students grumbled about the assignment.

A.

questioned

B.

talked

C.

complained

D.

bothered

23.

It is impolite to talk loudly in the presence of the elderly.

A.

incorrect

B.

improper

C.

unwise

D.

rude

24.

She is fond of talking about trivial matters.

A.

unpleasant

B.

unimportant

C.

unexciting

D.

unacceptable

25.

The curious child likes to ask a lot of questions.

A.

inquisitive

B.

pompous

C.

intelligent

D.

talkative

26.

Aminu's bushy eyebrows gave him a very severe look.

A.

bad

B.
p>deadly

C.

serious

D.

unpleasant

27.

My father had the benefit of good education.

A.

luck

B.

advantage

C.

quality

D.

value

28.

Kwame was too scared to be left alone in the house.

A.

afraid

B.

anxious

C.

uneasy

D.

unhappy

29.

The new school is ideal for Mr. Mensah's children.

A.

good

B.

perfect

C.

satisfactory

D.

suitable

30.

The internet is of enormous benefit to education.

A.

enviable

B.

great

C.

much

D.

suitable

31.

The welfare of students should be the concern of teachers.

A.

growth

B.

joy

C.

wealth

D.

well-being

32.

He said the practice was alien to him.

A.

boring

B.

new

C.

modern

D.

unfamiliar

33.

He said the story wasfictitious.

A.

artificial

B.

false

C.

interesting

D.

real

34.

The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.

A.

a command

B.

a demand

C.

a request

D.

a directive

35.

There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.

A.

endless

B.

immeasurable

C.

incomplete

D.

inconstant

36.

One essential item for making local soap is soda ash.

A.

correct

B.

main

C.

real

D.

important

37.

Pupils are to read the instructions carefully.

A.

notice

B.

demands

C.

commands

D.

directives

38.

The dog saw its image in the water.

A.

nature

B.

condition

C.

reflection

D.

attraction

39.

We shall have the final rehearsal for the play tonight.

A.

meeting

B.

practice

C.

trial

D.

preparation

40.

My mother is skilled in domestic affairs.

A.

local

B.

internal

C.

everyday

D.

household

41.

If you are a true friend you will not disclose a secret.

A.

give

B.

show

C.

display

D.

reveal

42.

As john waited for the interview, he was very nervous.

A.

sad

B.

afraid

C.

alarmed

D.

uneasy

43.

Patricia was satisfied with the result of the examination.

A.

pleased

B.

convinced

C.

pampered

D.

encouraged

44.

The attitude of the gateman was very hostile.

A.

harsh

B.

strange

C.

abusive

D.

unfriendly

45.

It was not his intension to hurt his younger brother.

A.

aim

B.

decision

C.

interest

D.

ambition

46.

The accountant corrected all the mistakes made by the Chief Executive.

A.

refused

B.

erased

C.

nullified

D.

rectified

47.

Elorm's decision was superb.

A.

right

B.

good

C.

excellent

D.

wonderful

48.

The students complained that the rules were too rigid.

A.

strong

B.

hard

C.

strict

D.

bad

49.

The new headmaster met the staff and made his maiden speech.

A.

first

B.

fresh

C.

official

D.

original

50.

The radio is a very potent means of communication.

A.

necessary

B.

powerful

C.

widespread

D.

sound

51.

Benjamin deserves the prize because he is industrious.

A.

polite

B.

hardworking

C.

intelligent

D.

funny

52.

Farming is lucrative.

A.

easy

B.

profitable

C.

necessary

D.

good

53.

The recklessness of the driver caused the woman's death.

A.

drunkenness

B.

arrogance

C.

carelessness

D.

ignorance

54.

The doctors have been discussing the shortage of nurses.

A.

indiscipline

B.

love

C.

scarcity

D.

efficiency

55.

About fifty houses were demolished to make way for the new road.

A.

removed

B.

attacked

C.

destroyed

D.

display

56.

The headmaster too drastic action against the culprits.

A.

bold

B.

dangerous

C.

necessary

D.

severe

57.

It was forecast that there would be floods this year.

A.

deduced

B.

predicted

C.

imagined

D.

observed

58.

Many people revered the old man for his charity to the poor.

A.

glorified

B.

respected

C.

feared

D.

praised

59.

When they reached the frontier, the custom officer stopped the car.

A.

fence

B.

gate

C.

entrance

D.

border

60.

The headteacher's arrival in the classroom was sudden.

A.

quick

B.

strange

C.

unexpected

D.

unusual

61.

It is rude to talk loudly in the presence elderly people.

A.

impolite

B.

incorrect

C.

improper

D.

unwise

62.

The pupils grumbled about the assignment.

A.

bothered

B.

complained

C.

talked

D.

questioned

63.

The victim could not identity the thief.

A.

discover

B.

find

C.

know

D.

recognize

64.

Armed robbery is a very risky undertaking.

A.

dangerous

B.

dreadful

C.

unacceptable

D.

uncertain

65.

Florence performs creditably in all examinations.

A.

fairly

B.

well

C.

graciously

D.

good

66.

The choir sang some melodious songs at the function.

A.

loud

B.

pleasant

C.

soft

D.

musical

67.

Jane is always immaculately dressed.

A.

modesty

B.

correctly

C.

neatly

D.

scantily

68.

The village was enveloped in a thick fog.

A.

built

B.

put

C.

shaped

D.

covered

69.

The inquisitive stranger asked many questions.

A.

curious

B.

pompous

C.

intelligent

D.

cowardly

70.

The house by sea has been abandoned.

A.

deserted

B.

destroyed

C.

infested

D.

robbed

71.

Most Ghanaians were optimistic about the Black Stars winning the African Cup.

A.

reasonable

B.

happy

C.

concerned

D.

hopeful

72.

The indigenous people provided the labour during the building of the school.

A.

skilled

B.

native

C.

expatriate

D.

urban

73.

The effort of the watchman which led to the arrest of the thieves was laudable.

A.

quick

B.

real

C.

constant

D.

praiseworthy

74.

Our parents deserve our appreciation.

A.

assistance

B.

gratitude

C.

concern

D.

encouragement

75.

Ama was persuaded by her brother to change her course.

A.

convinced

B.

commanded

C.

told

D.

advised

76.

The talented footballer scored three goals.

A.

trained

B.

serious

C.

gifted

D.

skilled

77.

Araba was saddened because she failed to win the beauty contest.

A.

furious

B.

amazed

C.

excited

D.

sorrowful

78.

Charles behaved in an unruly manner towards the teacher.

A.

impolite

B.

strange

C.

indecent

D.

wicked

79.

My mother is very enthusiastic about my success.

A.

anxious

B.

frank

C.

aware

D.

hopeful

80.

Senyo tried in vain to stop his friend from stealing the kitten.

A.

hard

B.

timidly

C.

angrily

D.

unsuccessfully

81.

With hard work we can overcome any problem.

A.

get

B.

avoid

C.

stop

D.

solve

82.

The meal is delicious.

A.

fine

B.

tasty

C.

sweet

D.

nutritious

83.

The audience applauded the actors at the end of the play.

A.

booed

B.

invited

C.

rewarded

D.

cheered

84.

Jasper lamented the loss of his pet.

A.

regretted

B.

mourned

C.

remembered

D.

discovered

85.

All the pupils are skillful at using the computer.

A.

interested

B.

lazy

C.

expert

D.

happy

86.

The parent who donated the books to our school wants to remain anonymous.

A.

quiet

B.

rich

C.

unimportant

D.

unknown

87.

Kofi is the most popular man in the village.

A.

wanted

B.

respected

C.

liked

D.

feared

88.

The P.T.A meeting has been postponed.

A.

delayed

B.

cancelled

C.

announced

D.

held

89.

Issah is gentle but his sister is arrogant.

A.

shy

B.

proud

C.

clever

D.

tough

90.

Our dependable goalkeeper saved us from disgrace.

A.

reliable

B.

tall

C.

smart

D.

muscular

91.

A neutral referee handled the final match.

A.

foreign

B.

local

C.

impartial

D.

athletic

92.

The pupils were jubilating because they had passed their examinations.

A.

singing

B.

shouting

C.

dancing

D.

rejoicing

93.

Kuuki's dream is to become a celebrated musician.

A.

gospel

B.

rich

C.

famous

D.

reggae

94.

Appiah is a talented football player.

A.

strong

B.

gifted

C.

dull

D.

lucky

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