English Language

Question 1

1The "body" of a speech contains

Easy

A. the main points with explanations B. the vote of thanks only C. the date D. only greetings

Question 2

2Adverbs can describe verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.

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A. True B. False

Question 3

3Repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of words is ___.

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Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 4

4"Me and him went home" is correct formal English.

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A. True B. False

Question 5

5Saying a syllable louder and longer is called ___.

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Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 6

6Choose the word nearest in meaning to "rapid".

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A. quick B. slow C. quiet D. heavy

Question 7

7Words such as "buzz", "bang" and "sizzle" are examples of

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A. simile B. metaphor C. alliteration D. onomatopoeia

Question 8

8Which is the best summary of: "Many pupils walk long distances to school, which makes them tired and late, so their learning suffers"?

Medium

A. Pupils like walking long distances. B. Long journeys to school harm pupils' learning. C. Learning is tiring. D. Pupils walk.

Question 9

9Change to passive: "Ama cleans the room every day."

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A. The room is cleaned by Ama every day. B. The room was cleaned by Ama every day. C. The room cleans Ama every day. D. The room has cleaned by Ama.

Question 10

10"Yours faithfully" is used when the receiver is named, as in "Dear Mrs Owusu".

Medium

A. True B. False

Question 11

11He jumped ___ the river.

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A. on B. at C. into D. in

Question 12

12A clause that does the work of a noun is a ___ clause.

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Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 13

13We have lived here ___ 2018. (for/since)

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Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 14

14Choose the correct preposition: She was born ___ 2010.

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A. by B. on C. in D. at

Question 15

15Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Kwame is very GENEROUS to his friends.

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A. rich B. friendly C. kind D. mean

Question 16

16I have ___ (eat) my breakfast.

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Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 17

17There is a problem, ___ ?

Medium

A. isn't it B. is there C. aren't there D. isn't there

Question 18

18Complete the simile: as cool as a ___.

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Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 19

19Please ___ off the light when you leave. (switch)

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Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 20

20"To break the ice" means to start a conversation in an awkward situation.

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A. True B. False