Choose the option that best fits each sentence

1. The police claim that a number of stolen cars _________ recovered

(a) have been (b) has been (c) has being (d) have being

2. _______ been there to look for her several times without success (a) he’ll (b) he’s (c) is he (d) he is

3. Until he lost the election, Agbo ________ to be the student union president (a) had been
hoping (b) has been hoping (c) would have hoped (d) has hoped

4. If he ________ for admission, i am sure he would succeed

(a) will apply (b) has applied (c) had applied (d) apply

5. Is it true that Okoro ________ when the gates were closed? (a) had returned
(b) would return (c) should return (d) would have

6. The train_______ before i arrived (a) was leaving (b) has left (c) had
left (d) would leave

7. You, who________ convicted, should appeal (a) has been (b) is (c) was (d) are

8. Ali goes to the stadium regularly, but he_________ to the church for months (a)
hasn’t been (b) haven’t been (c) didn’t go (d) hadn’t been

9. Who was the writer of Oliver Twist?

A. Dickens B. Shakespeare C. Orwell D. Nicholas

10. What century is the time of Oliver Twist?

A. 19th B.18th C.20th D.21st

11. How far was it to London ?

A. 70Miles B. 60Miles C.50Miles D.80Miles

12. Who did Oliver meet near London?

A. Jack Dawkins B. Undertaker C.Sikes D. Sowerberry.

13. giving animals human qualities is called

A. Simile B.Anthropomorphism C. Oxymoron D. Metaphor.

14. making a reference to literature, art, history, or pop culture is

A. plot B. Allusion C.Theme D. Setting

15. The main events of the story is

A. Allusion B. plot C.Theme D. Setting

16. A story that doesn’t have a true ending, but leaves the reader waiting for

more is

A. Allusion B. Cliffhanger C. Stereotype D. Foreshadowing

17. A peaceful war is an example of

A. Irony B. Metaphor C. Oxymoron D.Onomatopeia

18. She sells seashells by the seashore is an example of

A. Assonance B.Repetition C.Alliteration D.Simile

19. The bees buzzed and the birds chirped is an example of

A. Hyperbole B. Irony C. Onomatopoeia D. Oxymoron

20. I’m so hungry I could eat a whole elephant is an example of

A. Irony B.Oxymoron C. Hyperbole D. Simile

Section C

Lexis and Structure.

21. Salifu was ……..surprised that he could not talk.

A. enough B. so C. what D. which

22. This amount is all ………I have on me.

A. that B. this C. what D. which

23. I am told the boy is a friend of ……….

A. he B. him C. his D. he’s

24. Rice and beans ……a good meal for children.

A. are B. have been C. is D. is being

25. Yaw is …….clever to be cheated.

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

26. The two rivals are fond of insulting ………

A. each other B. one another C. one and the other D. themselves

27. Of all the pupils in the class, Ekua is ……..

A. prettier B. prettiest C. the prettier D. the prettiest

28. It is high time Adzo ……..home.

A. came B. comes C. has come D. will come

29. You should be ……..more careful about what you say.

A. less B. least C. little D. a little

30. Atsu is looking forward to ……..his friends at the party.

A. see B. seeing C. be seeing D. have seen

Section D

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.

31. Afua celebrates her birthday today but I cannot make it. This means that the speaker

A. does not want to be there

B. feels it is not necessary to attend

C. has no birthday gift for her friend

D. will not be able to attend

32. The interview was conducted to separate the sheep from the goats. This means that the interview
aimed at

A. finding people who could rear sheep

B. keeping the sheep in a different pen

C. selecting only the humble candidates

D. selecting the best candidates

33. Being the eldest child of the family, Joojo claimed the lion’s share of the father’s property. This
means that Joojo had

A. all the property

B. half of the property

C. the best part

D. the largest part

34. The students were all ears during the presentation. This means that the students

A. did not enjoy the presentation

B. had big ears

C. listened attentively

D. were very happy

35. Dallies is the pick of the bunch. This means that Dallies

A. is a farmer

B. is an athlete

C. is preferred to all the others

D. works on a banana plantation

Section E

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.

36. The headteacher asked the pupils to disperse.

A. assemble B. come C. meet D. stay

37. The current is slow downhill.

A. abrupt B. fresh C. running D. swift

38. The bread is stale.

A. burnt B. delicious C. fresh D. mouldy

39. Akos has nothing to be boastful of.

A. afraid B. anxious C. ashamed D. nervous

40. The pupils are confident of passing the examination.

A. determined B. doubtless C. uncertain D. uneasy

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1 hour

Answer two questions in all: one question from each part.

Your composition should be about 250 words long

Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material

PART A ESSAY WRITING

Answer one question only from this part.

1. Write a letter to your District Director of Education giving at least, two reasons why caning should be
banned in schools.

2. Write a story which ends with the expression: ‘………what a dream!‟

3. As secretary of the Friends of the Environment club, write the speech you would give to the students
of your school on the need to keep the environment clean

PART B COMPREHENSION

4. Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
Ali set out from the house that morning in high spirits knowing well that he was going to meet his
childhood friend Kofi. He had heard that his friend was occupying a very high position in a reputable
company.

Kofi could hardly recognize Ali when he latter entered the former’s office. “So you can’t recognize me,
Kofi, your classmate, Sikakrom JHS? Does money blind people and erase their memory? Can ten short
years change you so completely as to make you forget an intimate friend?”

Kofi then suddenly recognized him. “Sorry, Ali. You’ve changed so much I couldn’t make you out. Please,
sit down. What can I do for you?”

Ali reluctantly sat down. He admired Kofi’s tidy office and person – the well-groomed hair, the attractive
shirt and tie. Ali removed a small bottle from the breast pocket of his dust-covered shirt, poured out
some white substance in his palm and sniffed it greedily.

Kofi noticed all that but suppressed his anger. “I learn that luck has given you great wealth, Kofi!” Ali
said. “Indeed, some people are lucky!” he added, and pulled out a crumpled cigarette and a box of
matches.

I’d rather you didn’t smoke here. I keep my air fresh,” Kofi politely ordered.

Ali was shocked. “Hei, Kofi, what a complete change! What bird must have lent you its wings for you to
soar so high? Oh, Luck, you can really change people! Just ten short years!”

“Look here, Ali, leave luck out of this. I worked very hard for seven years to acquire a good degree and a
job. I never relied on luck for success.”

(a) What did Ali expect as he left the house to meet Kofi?

(b) Why did Kofi fail to recognize Ali?

(c) What does the passage tell us about Ali’s habits?

(d) (i) According to Ali, what has made Kofi successful? (ii) What actually helped Kofi to succeed?

(e) Explain the following expressions in your own words: (i) in high spirits;

(ii) erase their memory;

(iii) I couldn’t make you out.

(f) For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into
the passage:

(i) reputable (ii) intimate (iii) tidy

(iv) attractive
(v) acquire