PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION I
In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
1.
Due to his recklessness, he fell from affluence to ......
deficit.
liability.
penury.
starvation.
2.
Older people prefer the serenity of the countryside to the ...... in the city.
aggression
crowding
struggle
turmoil
3.
While some people castigate the government, others ...... it.
boost
favour
laud
proclaim
4.
Ababio declared that he would do only ...... business and stay away from illegal ones.
commercial
justifiable
legitimate
outstanding
5.
It's strange that someone with such an ...... smile should have such a repulsive behaviour.
alluring
amicable
elusive
enduring
6.
The public has been advised to note the features of the new currency notes so as to differentiate the fake from the ...... ones.
clear
genuine
official
unique
7.
Though the workers see the manager as callous he is really ......
considerate.
effective.
frank.
powerful.
8.
The team was hailed in triumph but ...... when it lost the cup.
abandoned
booed
ignored
shunned
9.
Peter was sacked for being negligent while his brother was promoted because he was ......
humble.
obedient.
painstaking.
realistic.
10.
the FIFA advised all referees to be impartial and not ......
biased.
careless.
ignorant.
wicked.
SECTION II
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
11.
The president ...... the bill passed by parliament.
cancelled
repealed
tabled
vetoed
12.
No one could tell why James ...... that unprovoked attack on his brother.
devised
launched
managed
spread
13.
One of the factions has ...... its claim to the throne.
altered
renounced
repealed
revised
14.
The African Union has decided not to ...... any government that comes by way of a coup d'état.
face
mention
recognize
vote
15.
Though he has a great player, he failed to ...... in the tournament.
exult
flourish
rise
shine
16.
Many people agreed that he ...... of office of the president should be four years.
length
period
span
term
17.
The doctor ...... the disease as measles.
diagnosed
discovered
examined
investigated
18.
The manager ...... the poor performance of the company to inflation.
assigned
attributed
consigned
described
19.
It's not advisable to build a house there because the area is ...... to flooding.
agreeable
condemned
prone
resigned
20.
The government said the measures were meant to ...... to inflation.
catch
check
defeat
dismiss
SECTION III
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or expression in each sentence.
21.
At last, the infamous armed robber has been caught by the police.
callous
dangerous
notorious
popular
22.
Some bosses are fond of harassing their staff.
condemning
fighting
intimidating
mocking
23.
The woman became despondent after the judge had sentenced her son to jail.
alarmed
angered
dejected
deserted
24.
Many listeners disliked the haughty manner in which the minister spoke.
arrogant
commanding
harsh
insulting
25.
The chairman asked all the members to give their candid opinion on the matter.
certain
frank
kind
strong
26.
Many traditional songs were composed by anonymous authors.
insignificant
unknown
unprofessional
unwilling
27.
We won the match because our defence was impregnable.
experienced
loyal
powerful
unbeatable
28.
Mr. Adabla couldn't entrust his business to his first son because of the latter's erratic behaviour.
careless
extravagant
inflexible
unstable
29.
Araba was voted the most outstanding speaker at the conference.
conspicuous
persuasive
remarkable
respected
30.
Stanley was caught by Mr. Jones when he tried to mimic him.
imitate
mock
paint
portray
SECTION IV
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
31.
The chief was admired because he had his heart in the right place. This means that he was
happy and healthy
humorous
submissive
kind and generous
32.
After Mr. Jalo was dismissed from the board, he decided to keep his distance. This means that he
became lonely
became hostile
avoided company
decided to travel
33.
Kofi's attack on me in public touch a raw nerve. This means that
Kofi physically assaulted me
Kofi upset me
I resented what he said
I was exposed to ridicule
34.
Though the teacher felt that Aba was not telling the truth, he decided to give her the benefit of the doubt. This means that he
lost trust in her
doubted her statement
refused to believe her story
presumed that she was innocent
35.
The player was in two minds about playing for his motherland. This means that he
couldn't decide whether to play
had played twice for his country
had doubts about his chances of being selected
was called up the second time
36.
The politician rewarded all those who stood by him during the crisis. This means that he rewarded those who
respected him
supported him
saved him
comforted him
37.
Joojo's sudden success seems to have gone into his head. This means that he has become
conceited
confused
disrespectful
uncontrollable
38.
Forecasts says that trade will pick up in the next few months after the slump. This means that
buyers will buy more goods in the months to come
trading will start in the months to come
trading will take place in just a few months
there will be more shops
SECTION V
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences
39.
Afua was reduced ......... tears when she lost the election.
by
into
to
with
40.
The coach flew ...... a passion when the referee ignored a glaring penalty for his team.
by
into
over
through
41.
That tie sets your shirt ...... very well.
by
in
off
out
42.
Will you be here for long? No, I ......
will
won't
would
wouldn't
43.
Kwesi fears dark places,......?
hasn't he
doesn't he
isn't it
isn't he
44.
The tourists cut short their trip because they were ...... by the behaviour of the guides.
put through
put out
put off
put away
45.
James' new novel is ...... interesting than the previous one.
much so
much more
more so
so much
46.
The bus ...... into the rear of my car when I stopped at the traffic lights.
got
hit
ran
run
47.
Abu is by far the ...... intelligent boy in the class.
best
more
most
much
48.
You dare not complain, ......?
will you
isn't it
dare you
you dare
49.
I wouldn't have employed you ...... for your humility.
but
however
if not
nevertheless
50.
He had hardly stepped out of the house ...... the good news arrived.
as
than
then
when
51.
...... some strange reason, the headmaster refused to work with his assistant.
By
For
From
With
52.
With the ...... of Essien in our team, we are confident of winning the cup.
like
liking
likeness
likes
53.
He was advised ...... skipping meals.
against
for
in
with
54.
Kwesi and ...... went through hard times in school.
her
him
I
me
55.
I told him that the pair of shoes ...... not match his shirt.
can
should
will
would
56.
...... knows that Kofi won the best student award.
Anybody
Anyone
Everybody
Someone
57.
The judge ruled that the Martins must leave the house because it wasn't
his.
their.
their's.
theirs.
58.
John had ...... for his grandmother before her death.
developed a special liking
a special liking developed
a liking special developed
developed a like special
59.
...... of the two boys wanted to be in the relay team.
Any
Anyone
Neither
None
60.
Mr. Adams bought an expensive
custom-made black automatic Benz car.
custom-made automatic black Benz car.
black custom-made automatic Benz car.
automatic custom-made black Benz car.
SECTION VI
In the following passage the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four choices are offered in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided for that number, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
To achieve rapid development, a country needs a strong ---61--- government to manage its affairs. The various political ---62--- that aspire to power should avoid divisive tendencies, see each other as development ---63--- and work in concert to improve the quality of life of the entire ---64---.
The government in ---65--- should create a congenial atmosphere and pursue prudent and transparent ---66---. It should get its ---67--- right and pursue realistic goals and objectives for economic ---68---. If the country experiences a ---69--- in its monetary growth, it is desirable that the national ---70--- should be shared equitably by all.
61.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
authoritative
central
controlling
sensible
62.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
companies
parties
teams
units
63.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
associates
colleagues
mates
partners
64.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
citizenry
inhabitants
members
nationals
65.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
command
force
power
rule
66.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
conditions
matters
methods
policies
67.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
policies
duties
measures
priorities
68.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
advancement
improvement
movement
service
69.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
bonus
boom
security
surplus
70.
Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap.
cake
fortune
produce
resources
Answer three questions in all: one question from section A and all the questions in Sections B and C.
SECTION A
ESSAY
Answer one question only from this section.
All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words.
You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this section.
Write an article for publication in a national newspaper on the topic: Tourism can be of great benefit to the country and should be encouraged by the government.
Write a letter to the Minister of Education, suggesting three ways of making public secondary schools in deprived communities more attractive to students.
Write a letter to your friend in another school recounting the experiences you went through when you visited the city for the first time.
Write a story that ends with the words: That experience was one of the best things that ever happened to me.
The Social Life Club of your school is organizing a symposium on the topic: The role of the youth in a rapidly changing society. As a speaker, write your speech.
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