OBJECTIVE TEST

PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

SECTION A

Choose from the options A to D, the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

1. John has given ……………..smoking

A. in
B. off
C. out
D. up

2. The crowd was ………………….large that the Director became frightened.

A. quite
B. so
C. too
D. very

3. When we got there, the buses ………………left.

A. are
B. had
C. have
D. were

4. The book was ……………to me.

A. gave
B. given
C. giving
D. to give

5. Auntie is the lady to ……………..I gave the list.

A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. whose

6. He’s your friend, ……………..?

A. doesn’t he
B. does he
C. isn’t he
D. isn’t it

7. Kay: You didn’t go to Accra did you?

Lee: ……………….
A. No, I did
B. No, I didn’t
C. Yes, did I
D. Yes, I didn’t

8. You had better ………………now.

A. left
B. leave
C. be leaving
D. to leave

9. Kwame asked his friend to ……………..him a pen.

A. borrow
B. excuse
C. lend
D. spare

10. She ended the letter, ………………….

A. ‘Yours sincerely’
B. ‘Your’s sincerely’
C. ‘Yours’ sincerely’
D. ‘Your sincerely’

SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the
underlined word in each sentence.

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

A. growth
B. joy
C. wealth
D. well-being

12. He said the practice was alien to him.

A. boring
B. new
C. modern
D. unfamiliar

13. He said the story was mythical.

A. artificial
B. false
C. interesting
D. real

14. The man placed an order for rice and stew at the restaurant.
A. a command
B. a demand
C. a request
D. a directive

15. There is nothing with which to compare the infinite knowledge and power of Providence.
A. endless
B. immeasurable
C. incomplete
D. inconstant

SECTION C
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.

16. Nimo worked hard after his business collapsed and soon found his feet.
This means that he
A. bought a new fleet of cars.
B. could walk again.
C. revived the business.
D. sold the rest of the business.

17. Manna lay aside some money for Baaba’s party. This means that Manna
A. refused to host the party
B. saved money for the party
C. spent money on the party
D. took a loan to organise the party

18. Mary described the occasion as a red-letter day. This means that the occasion was very
A. bloody
B. enjoyable
C. memorable
D. rough

19. George has been relieved of his post. This means that George has been
A. dismissed
B. given another assignment
C. demoted
D. promoted

20. Foli and Adzovi hit it off quite well. This means they
A. fight often.
B. get on very well.
C. play as a team.
D. present good arguments

SECTION D
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.

21. People in our village are polite to strangers.

A. cruel
B. mean
C. rude
D. unfair

22. Fishes are plentiful in the pond.

A. little
B. scarce
C. small
D. unusual

23. The price of petrol has fallen for no reason.

A. aggravated
B. doubled
C. risen
D. weakened

24. Cann worked hard to stock the shop.

A. decorated
B. empty
C. fill
D. reinforce

25. There was chaos as the crowd scattered.

A. anger
B. fear
C. order
D. riot

SECTION E

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in
the list below the passage are four options lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from
the options provided, the word that is most suitable.

"The school's debate team held a meeting to discuss their upcoming competition. The captain
began by distributing the ---26--- of the previous meeting's discussion. She asked if anyone had
any corrections to make. One member pointed out that his role in the ---27--- had been
incorrectly stated. The captain apologized and corrected the mistake. Two ---28--- were
proposed and voted on. At the end of the discussion, the captain asked a member to ---29--- the
meeting. Kofi Mensah did and he was ---30--- by Ama Serwaa. The meeting was then postponed
to the following week."

Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap

26. A) Agenda

B) Minutes

C) Report

D) Speech

27. A. Debate

B. Committee

C. Team

D. Program

28. A. Motions

B. Resolutions
C. Suggestions

D. Ideas

29.A. Close

B. Open

C. Chair

D. Adjourn

40. A. Seconded

B. Supported

C. Thanked

D. Praised

THEORY QUESTIONS

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.

PART A
ESSAY WRITING
[30 marks]

Answer one question only from this part.

Your composition should be about 250 words long.

1. You have been installed a chief in your hometown. Write a letter to your friend in another
school telling him, at least, two things you intend doing to develop the town.

2. Write an article for publication in one of the national newspapers on the topic:
The usefulness of the mobile phone.

3. Write a story that ends with the expression: So it pays to be kind to strangers.
 PART B
COMPREHENSION
[30 marks]

Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.

The small town of Akropong was nestled in the mountains. It was a beautiful place with lush
green forests, sparkling streams, and rolling hills. The people of Akropong were friendly and
welcoming. They lived simple lives, farming and trading to make a living.

The town was surrounded by a dense forest, home to various animals and birds. The people of
Akropong respected and protected the forest, knowing its importance to their livelihood. They
believed that the forest was sacred and that it provided for them.

One day, a severe storm swept through the town, causing destruction and chaos. The strong
winds knocked down trees, and the heavy rains flooded the streams. The people of Akropong
were shocked and frightened. Many of their homes were damaged, and their crops were
destroyed.

Despite the devastation, the townspeople came together to help each other. They worked
tirelessly to clear the debris, repair damaged homes, and restore their community. The local
chief, Nana Osei, led the efforts, encouraging everyone to work together.

As the days passed, Akropong began to return to normal. The sun shone brightly, and the air
was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers. The people of Akropong were grateful for
their resilience and community spirit. They realized that they were stronger together and that
their unity was the key to their survival.

The town's children returned to school, and the markets reopened. The people of Akropong
continued to work together, rebuilding and restoring their community. They knew that they still
had a long way to go, but they were determined to succeed.

a) In one sentence, describe the town of Akropong and its surroundings.

b) (i) What happened to the town one day?

(ii) How did the people of Akropong react?

c) Who led the efforts to restore the community?

d) (i) What did the townspeople work together to do?

(ii) What was the result of their efforts?

e) What does the phrase "community spirit" mean to you?

f) Give another word or phrase that means the same as:

(i) nestled

(ii) devastating

(iii) tirelessly

(iv) resilience

(v) blooming
 PART C
LITERATURE
[10 marks]

Answer all the questions in this part.

SACKEY J. A. and DARMANI L. (COMP.): The Cockcrow

5. Questions 5(a) to 5(c) are based on one of the prescribed short stories for your study. Provide
short answers to them.

MERRILL CORNEY: Debbie, Sandy and Pepe

(a) What is referred to as Poor little thing in the story?

(b) What is the setting of the story?
(c) The attitude of the girls to the baby bird is that of ………………………….

Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e)

KAAKYIRE AKOSOMO NYANTAKYI: Tell My Son to Hold On to His Gun

“Be courageous, be courageous, Kwame, be courageous!”

“I will be, Father, I will be,” I answered,
and entered the thick forest …
(Page 93)

(d) Be courageous, be courageous, Kwame, be courageous is an example of the use of a literary

device termed ………………….

(e) How did Kwame show that he was courageous at the end of the story?

Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) and 5(g)

JEAN WATSON: The Old Man and His Children

Once there was an old man who had seven sons.

They should have been his pride and joy.
But they were not.
(Page 17)

(f) The above extract is a/an …………………….to a story.

(g) The idea expressed in the second sentence is that of ……………….

Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h) and 5(j)

AMA ATA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost

Yes, my young woman, I shall remember you.
I shall remember you in the hours of the night –
In my sleep,
In my sleepless sleep.
(Page 62)

(h) “… young woman” refers to ………………..

(i) The ‘sleepless sleep’ of the speaker is caused by ………………………

(j) “… sleepless sleep” shows that the speaker is …………………….