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.
The students were angry at his lateness, but were ...... when he apologised.
certain
reassured
pleased
quiet
2.
The drains have become ...... because, the road is now wide .
small
narrow
tight
reduced
3.
As they explored the caves, they unearthed previously ...... artefacts.
known
hidden
sought
visited
4.
The serenity of the countryside contrasted sharply with the ...... in the city.
anxiety
panic
struggle
turmoil
5.
It easier to destroy than to ......
make
arrange
build
manage
6.
We are trying to attract them, not to....... them
dismiss
refuse
scorn
reject
7.
We thought that the signature was genuine but it turned out to be......
incorrect
fake
false
wrong
8.
Some people live in affluence others in ......
pain
poverty
difficulty
scarcity
9.
Sometimes life is stormy but, other times if is......
stable
calm
clear
dull
10.
We have been advised not to do things that are abominable but things things that are ......
pleasant
strange
popular
meaningful
SECTION II
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
11.
The suspect was acquitted and ...... for lack of evidence.
left
dismissed
discharged
cleared
12.
All the students suffering from flu have been ...... to the sick bay.
limited
confined
remanded
restrained
13.
It was ...... on GBC news yesterday that the town had fallen.
proclaimed
announced
declared
said
14.
The vice chancellor was ...... at a colourful ceremony.
appointed
dressed
installed
crowned
15.
He spoke ...... French so he couldn't help them.
some
a little
small
little
16.
We detest his ...... to alcohol.
wish
addiction
taste
commitment
17.
Success...... those who work hard.
encourages
meets
stare at
smiles on
18.
The midfielder...... many chances for the winning team.
produced
created
made
caused
19.
What happened to John is so horrible that he cannot easily ...... it.
forego
forget
forebear
forsake
20.
Egypt is reputed to be the ......of civilisation.
source
cradle
root
place
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.
The fear in his eyes belies his claim of confidence.
boldness
firmness
self-reliance
faith
22.
The mob challenged Awuni's audacious behaviour.
capricious
lenient
daring
friendly
23.
The economy of the country has remained resilient .
robust
powerful
realistic
sure
24.
Adjoa pursued prudent financial policies in her company.
clear
sound
cooperative
acceptable
25.
In order to reach the zenith of your career, you must cultivate the spirit of persistence.
consistency
continuity
perseverance
permissiveness
26.
The innocent boy was lured by his peers into drug addiction.
dragged
forced
invited
enticed
27.
We must resist oppressors rule at all costs .
remove
refuse
oppose
abhor
28.
The District Commissioner showed his inefficiency when he was transferred to the new district.
ignorance
Inexperience
arrogance
incompetence
29.
Instead of being aggressive the culprit was conciliatory.
violent
assertive
Insistent
forceful
30.
The court awarded damages against the landlord.
costs
injury
punishment
penalties
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.
Adoley took exception to the letter I wrote. This means that Adoley
was angry at the letter.
liked the letter.
received only my letter.
had all the letters except mine.
32.
You must leave your footprints on the sands of time. This means that you should
cover your feet with sand.
make a name for yourself.
walk carefully as you grow.
direct your footsteps towards home.
33.
It was crystal clear that my adversaries framed me up. This means that my adversaries
wasted my fortune.
fell into their own trap.
liked my misfortune.
got me into trouble.
34.
I could no longer put up with my friend, so I asked him to leave. This means that I
wanted to reconsider our relationship.
wanted to change his bad ways.
could not do anything about his behaviour.
could no longer accept his bad ways.
35.
Akorfa has got her head in the clouds. This means that she is
very proud.
not practical.
foolish.
ambitious.
36.
The dispute over wages in the factory has now come to a head. This means it has
assumed certain proportions.
reached a critical stage.
been referred to the manager.
been settled finally.
37.
Abugri nearly jumped down my throat when I suggested going away. This means that he
was horrified at the suggestion.
leapt up ready to leave at once.
was extremely angry with me.
showed his eagerness to hear more.
38.
Pokuaa has always been soft-hearted. This means that she is
delicate.
very compassionate.
cowardly.
very sensitive.
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.
She gave him aspirin to calm him down, but it seemed to make him all ...... restless
so
the most
the more
most
40.
The dog had not had any food ...... several days, so it was almost mad with hunger.
during
for
before
since
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