English Language Mock 2020

Question 1 of 50

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: His remarks were IRRELEVANT to the discussion.

Question 2 of 50

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The room was SPACIOUS.

Question 3 of 50

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: He gave a VAGUE answer.

Question 4 of 50

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The river is SHALLOW here.

Question 5 of 50

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The trader was GENEROUS to the poor.

Question 6 of 50

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: Ama is ALL EARS.

Question 7 of 50

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: The exam was A PIECE OF CAKE.

Question 8 of 50

Choose the option that best explains the sentence: Kwame burnt the midnight oil before the examination.

Question 9 of 50

In which word is the "g" silent?

Question 10 of 50

Which word has the short vowel /ɪ/?

Question 11 of 50

In "She spoke softly", the word "softly" is

Question 12 of 50

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The soldiers launched a FUTILE attack.

Question 13 of 50

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The headmaster ADMONISHED the latecomers.

Question 14 of 50

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The thief was APPREHENDED at the market.

Question 15 of 50

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The government plans to ERADICATE malaria.

Question 16 of 50

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Rainfall this year was ABUNDANT.

Question 17 of 50

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The witness was RELUCTANT to speak.

Question 18 of 50

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The new rules are RIGID.

Question 19 of 50

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: He ATE HIS WORDS after the result.

Question 20 of 50

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: The project is ON ICE.

Question 21 of 50

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: She HIT THE ROOF when she saw the bill.

Question 22 of 50

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: His promise was A DROP IN THE OCEAN.

Question 23 of 50

Choose the option that best explains the sentence: The new teacher has found her feet.

Question 24 of 50

Which word has the same vowel sound as the "ea" in "bread"?

Question 25 of 50

Which word has the same vowel sound as the "oo" in "book"?

Question 26 of 50

Which word has the same vowel sound as "cup"?

Question 27 of 50

Which of these words has stress on the first syllable?

Question 28 of 50

Which word has the same final sound as "laughed"?

Question 29 of 50

Which word contains the sound /θ/ as in "think"?

Question 30 of 50

Which word has the same vowel sound as "cart"?

Question 31 of 50

Which word rhymes with "weight"?

Question 32 of 50

In which word is "ch" pronounced /ʃ/?

Question 33 of 50

Which word begins with the voiced fricative /v/?

Question 34 of 50

Which word ends with the nasal sound /m/?

Question 35 of 50

Which word contains the affricate /tʃ/?

Question 36 of 50

The rebels finally ___ to the army.

Question 37 of 50

We must ___ the cost before we buy.

Question 38 of 50

Report: "Don't touch the wires," the electrician told us.

Question 39 of 50

Report: "Have you finished?" she asked me.

Question 40 of 50

If he ___ harder, he would have won the scholarship.

Question 41 of 50

None of the money ___ been recovered.

Question 42 of 50

The number of applicants ___ risen sharply this year.

Question 43 of 50

Either of the two roads ___ to the market.

Question 44 of 50

I had my car ___ yesterday.

Question 45 of 50

The government is considering ___ the tax.

Question 46 of 50

He is accustomed ___ in noisy places.

Question 47 of 50

The doctor's prognosis was GRIM. GRIM means

Question 48 of 50

Seldom ___ such a beautiful sunset.

Question 49 of 50

She suggested that we ___ early.

Question 50 of 50

Mr Mensah is the man ___ I think is honest.