Licensure exams: Literacy Objectives, The following are NTC exams: trail questions Literacy Objectives.
Grammar
1. There ………. two alligators at the edge of the swamp this morning.
(a) was
(b) were
(c) is
(d) have been
True Answer : were
2. Mrs. Abafum teaches in the Akropong
School for the ………….
(a) dead
(b) deaf
(c) death
(d) deafs
True Answer : deaf
3. After graduating, he had to choose
________ a career in business and working for his father.
(a) among
(b) between
(c) for
(d) from
True Answer : between
4. He was posted to the police ………… to deal with administrative issues.
(a) headquarters
(b) headquarter
(c) headquarters’
(d) headquarter’s
True Answer : headquarters
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5. A teacher referred to a dead person as
the departed. This is an example of a/an
___________ (a) euphemism (b) hyperbole (c) idiom
(d) simile
True Answer : euphemism
6. This car is not mine but ………………… . (a) your’s
(b) your own
(c) yours
(d) yours’
True Answer : yours
7. Our professor is always saying, “Let’s go into that __________________”
(a) farther
(b) father
(c) feather
(d) (d) further
True Answer : further
8. The Agric students report that if it does not rain today all the crops …………. perish.
(a) would
(b) would have to
(c) will
(d) may have to True Answer : will
9. Ask them ………….. car was run over by the armour car.
(a) whose
(b) whom
(c) who
(d) whoever
True Answer : whose
10. The new teacher …………… was expected to arrive yesterday has still not yet come.
(a) whom
(b) who
(c) which
(d) whose
True Answer : who
11. Even though most Christians would prefer the gospel tunes, a lot of them would dance to the ……… music as well.
(a) foreign
(b) secular
(c) circular
(d) local
True Answer : secular
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12. This is a special program for ………… (a) marriage couples
(b) married couple
(c) marriedcouples
(d) marry couples
True Answer : married couples
13. I went home …………… my mother was not there.
(a) also
(b) so
(c) accordingly (d) but
True Answer : but
14. Be careful, Peter, I can’t ……….. with your rude manners any more.
(a) put off
(b) put on
(c) put by
(d) put up
True Answer : put up
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15. ………………… the policeman left the cell, the inmates started smoking again.
(a) As soon as
(b) No sooner had
(c) Soon
(d) Pretty soon
True Answer : As soon as
16. I agreed to his marriage proposal ………… he was not very attractive.
(a) but
(b) hence
(c) although
(d) when
True Answer : although
17. The chief of my village had …………. for more than fifty years before independence.
(a) reigned
(b) reined
(c) ruined
(d) rained
True Answer : reigned
18. Joseph had constantly ……….. the truth in Adelaide’s explanation.
(a) afforded
(b) arranged
(c) affirmed
(d) told
True Answer : affirmed
19. The felling of trees and the indiscriminate burning of the forest contributes to environmental ………….
(a) discrimination
(b) degradation
(c) sanitation
(d) digression
True Answer : degradation
20. There has been some ………… in the media that the price of petroleum products is likely to go up.
(a) theories
(b) visions
(c) speculations
(d) desires
True Answer : speculations
21. The …………… of the waiter was that we eat fried rice and chicken but since that was very expensive, we were……………with the fried plantain and beans stew.
(a) recommendation…..content (b) suggestions…..hungry
(c) interdiction…..happy
(d) relish…..okay
True Answer : recommendation…..content
22. …………… you like it or not, Akwasi will drive the car today.
(a) wither
(b) weather
(c) whether
(d) wether
True Answer : whether
23. Kwofie and his children ………… here to swim yesterday.
(a) are
(b) is
(c) was
(d) were
True Answer : were
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24. The police had assured all the teaming fans that they had put in place ……………. measures to check …………. at the Accra Sports Stadium.
(a) spectators……disturbances
(b) possible……alarming
(c) stringent……hooliganism
(d) hooliganism……rioting
True Answer : stringent……hooliganism
25. A baby alligator is usually only seven to nine inches long at birth. An adult,
……………. , can grow to lengths from six to
sixteen feet. (a) therefore (b) however (c) so
(d) hence
True Answer : however
26. ……………. snow was too deep for cars and
buses to travel on the roads, the schools were
closed for one week. (a) Because
(b) For
(c) Although
(d) So
True Answer : Because
27. The examiners promised that the examinations were going to be very easy …………….. ?
(a) Isn’t it
(b) Wasn’t they
(c) Hadn’tshe
(d) Didn’t they
True Answer : Didn’t they
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28. ………….. burdens were laid on the altar. (a) Their
(b) There
(c) Dear
(d) They’re
True Answer : Their
29. …………… he was wealthy man by the time
he was 40 years old, he still enjoyed the simple
things of life.
(a) Although
(b) Since
(c) Therefore
(d) Whilst
True Answer : Although
30. The students came on ………… knees to
apologize to the teachers. (a) bended
(b) crooked
(c) broken
(d) disguised
True Answer : bended
31. It was ……………….. boring film that I fell asleep.
(a) as
(b) so
(c) such
(d) such a
True Answer : such a
32. ………………….. the better team, we lost the match.
(a) despite being
(b) despite of being
(c) although
(d) despite the fact
True Answer : despite being
33. You …………… to use your mobile so there’s no point in leaving it on.
(a) are allowed
(b) have
(c) aren’t allowed
(d) can’t
True Answer : aren’t allowed
34. They have put speed bumps on the road to ………………… accidents.
(a) prohibit
(b) prevent
(c) avoid
(d) forbid
True Answer : prevent
35. If they ……………… next to each other on the plane, they wouldn’t have got married.
(a) hadn’t sat
(b) had sat
(c) sat
(d) didn’t sit
True Answer : hadn’t sat
36. Drive …………….. otherwise you’ll have an accident.
(a) more careful
(b) less carefully
(c) morecarefully
(d) much more careful
True Answer : more carefully
37. She has been ……………. of murdering her
husband.
(a) charged
(b) arrested
(c) blamed
(d) accused
True Answer : accused
38. When I got home, someone ……………. the window.
(a) broke
(b) brokes
(c) hadbroken
(d) hadn’t broken
True Answer : had broken
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39. I am fed up ……………… this exercise. (a) to do
(b) to doing
(c) withdoing
(d) for doing
True Answer : with doing
40. By this time next year, I …………………… all my exams.
(a) will take
(b) will have taken
(c) havetaken
(d) take
True Answer : will have taken
41. Do you know the athlete ………….. can lead the team to victory?
(a) who
(b) which
(c) bywhom
(d) whether
True Answer : who
42. If I were to go to the moon, I ………….
see many things. (a) shall
(b) will
(c) would
(d) would have
True Answer : would
3. The whole class agreed …………… the suggestion of the teacher.
(a) for
(b) to
(c) about
(d) on
True Answer : to
44. If you had sent the telegram, he …………… here by now.
(a) would have been (b) will have been (c) wouldbe
(d) will be
True Answer : would have been
45. If you trust me, you …………… take my advice.
(a) will
(b) would
(c) will have
(d) would have
True Answer : will
46. If kwesi had run very fast, he …………. first.
(a) would have been
(b) will be
(c) wouldbe
(d) was
True Answer : would have been
47. The boys …………… football when the teacher arrived.
(a) would be playing
(b) would have played
(c) played
(d) were playing
True Answer : were playing
48. Mama, …………… I eat this food? (a) ought
(b) will
(c) may
(d) might
True Answer : may
49. ……………… I do not know you, I cannot speak.
(a) Although
(b) Since
(c) However (d) Even
True Answer : Since
50. I do not know ……………. the teacher did not turn up for work today.
(a) what
(b) how
(c) why
(d) although
True Answer : why
51. At seven o’clock in the night, the boys agreed that it was …………. dark for them to go out.
(a) too
(b) so
(c) very
(d) quite
True Answer : too
52. Whenever a decision is taken it …………..
to be carried out. (a) had
(b) must
(c) has
(d) should
True Answer : has
53. It is not known whether Esi is the
………… girl in the school. (a) tall
(b) tallest
(c) taller
(d) very tall
True Answer : tallest
54. Abena was given a prize for being the best student in class …………. she least deserved it.
(a) even
(b) despite
(c) because
(d) although
True Answer : although
55. The fishermen spent one week …………… sea until help finally came to them.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) from
(d) at
True Answer : at
56. ………………… hockey is one of his best games.
(a) Playing
(b) To be playing
(c) Tohaveplayed (d) By playing
True Answer : Playing
57. Kofi is …………… older than his sister
Akosua. (a) most
(b) much
(c) more
(d) much more
True Answer : much
58. I know that his wife is ………….. a good driver. (a) very
(b) so
(c) too
(d) quite
True Answer : quite
59. The workers were so tired…………… they decided to rest a little.
(a) because
(b) that
(c) when
(d) then
True Answer : that
60. Philip has been promoted to the next grade in his employment ……………. he is a diligent worker.
(a) though
(b) but
(c) because
(d) so
True Answer : because
61. The food became so bad ……….. the students refused to eat it.
(a) that
(b) which
(c) but(d) yet
True Answer : that
62. The two cars ………….. which collided are on fire (a) who
(b) whose
(c) which
(d) whom
True Answer : which
63. I have observed that there isn’t ……………. in the school on Saturdays.
(a) no one
(b) someone
(c) anyone
(d) somebody
True Answer : anyone
64. One of the students staying outside the school
…………….. always late for classes. (a) is
(b) are
(c) was
(d) were
True Answer : is
65. You believe that you have a stronger team,
………………… ?
(a) isn’t it
(b) don’t you
(c) aren’t you
(d) do you
True Answer : don’t you
66. Do you remember that …………….. some pencils?
(a) I promised you
(b) I will promise you
(c) I promise to you
(d) I promised them to you
True Answer : I promised you
67. John is a friend of ……………. and visits them very often.
(a) him
(b) theirs
(c) them
(d) me
True Answer : theirs
68. It is certain that, that book is
…………………. . (a) Josephine’s
(b) the Josephine’s
(c) Josephines
(d) of Josephine’s
True Answer : Josephine’s
69. Since his ability was below average, he couldn’t fit …………… the next class.
(a) into
(b) at
(c) with
(d) over
True Answer : into
70. Kojo was not promoted because he was not as intelligent ……….. his brother. (a) than
(b) as
(c) suchas
(d) like
True Answer : as
71. Football is a ……………… entertaining game. (a) too
(b) very
(c) such
(d) quite
True Answer : very
72. The twin brothers have joined the Army; ……………… of them are quite tall.
(a) neither
(b) both
(c) either
(d) none
True Answer : both
73. These two men are …………… the richest people in Ghana.
(a) in
(b) out of
(c) among
(d) between
True Answer : among
74. I live in a house ……….. has no supply of water. (a) which
(b) whose
(c) who
(d) and which
True Answer : which
75. This is the lady …………… car got burned. (a) of whom
(b) of whose
(c) which
(d) whose
True Answer : whose
76. The day is …………… hot to play basketball. (a) so
(b) very
(c) quite
(d) too
True Answer : too
77. The book …………….. I bought from the shop is very interesting.
(a) which
(b) who
(c) whom
(d) what
True Answer : which
78. Abedi Pele is ……………. footballer than his brother.
(a) the best
(b) the better of
(c) abetter
(d) the better
True Answer : a better
79. The soup is not tasty; “Can you add ………….. salt, please?”
(a) little
(b) few
(c) alittle
(d) a few
True Answer : a little
80. Jim is easily the …………… boy in the whole school.
(a) taller
(b) tall
(c) tallest
(d) most tall
True Answer : tallest
81. Aba worked ……………. hard that she was able to complete her assignment.
(a) too
(b) so
(c) toomuch
(d) such
True Answer : so
82. “Do you have any handkerchiefs,
please?” “Yes, I have ……………….. ” (a) few
(b) little (c) alittle
(d) a few
True Answer : a few
83. It is …………….. hot to go out for a picnic. (a) too
(b) quite
(c) very
(d) so
True Answer : too
84. In Geography we learn that Mount Everest is the ………….. mountain in the world.
(a) higher
(b) high
(c) highest
(d) most highest
True Answer : highest
85. When I got the message, I communicated at once to both the Headmaster ………….. the Assistant headmaster about the problem.
(a) and
(b) also
(c) or
(d) with
True Answer : and
86. Since he has been dismissed from
school, he will not …………. to visit his friends. (a) dared
(b) dares
(c) dare
(d) daring
True Answer : dare
87. This wrist-watch which I bought is
…………. than yours. (a) the better
(b) better
(c) thebetterof
(d) the best
True Answer : better
88. He fought ………….. well that he easily defeated his opponent.
(a) much
(b) very
(c) so
(d) quite
True Answer : so
89. ……………….. Kojo failed in the test, he was
given a driving license. (a) Even
(b) Before
(c) Because
(d) Although
True Answer : Although
90. Can you add …………. sugar to the tea,
please? (a) a few
(b) a little (c) few
(d) little
True Answer : a little
91. This car is not mine but ………………… . (a) your’s
(b) your own
(c) yours
(d) yours’
True Answer : yours
92. Nobody thought that the thief would be ……………. as to wish to jump over that high wall. (a) more foolish
(b) so foolish
(c) enoughfoolish
(d) much foolish
True Answer : so foolish
93. You want to buy a new ball for this game, …………….. ?
(a) don’t you
(b) isn’t it
(c) isit
(d) do you
True Answer : don’t you
94. The report, copies …………… have been made for all students, has been pasted on the Notice Board.
(a) whose
(b) which
(c) that
(d) of which
True Answer : of which
95. The Chief advised the villagers that each
should make a farm which he could call
……………….
(a) their own
(b) of his
(c) hisown
(d) of his own
True Answer : his own
96. The Agric students report that if it does not rain today all the crops …………. perish.
(a) would
(b) would have to
(c) will
(d) may have to True Answer : will
97. We must ensure that we do every homework
…………..
(a) by ourselves
(b) ourselves
(c) ourself
(d) ourselve’s
True Answer : ourselves
98. Agnes was anxious …………… the work but she found that she was not strong enough.
(a) to have done
(b) doing
(c) todo
(d) to be doing True Answer : to do
99. Last year, for my hobby, I ………….. lawn
tennis, but I now play basketball
(a) use to play
(b) used to play
(c) have been used to play
(d) am used to playing
True Answer : used to play
100. The new teacher …………… was expected to
arrive yesterday has still not yet come. (a) whom
(b) who
(c) which
(d) whose
True Answer : who
Subject / Verb Agreement
301. The nun lived an ascetic life in order to discipline herself.
(a) an austere
(b) a prayerful
(c) anenjoyable
(d) a holy
True Answer : an austere
302. She tried to settle the quarrel but the man remained obstinate and refused to listen to her. (a) stubborn
(b) offensive
(c) angry
(d) unstable
True Answer : stubborn
303. Sammy attempted to entice Ato with the promise of a handsome sum of money.
(a) persuade
(b) trick
(c) enchant
(d) force
True Answer : persuade
304. I am very proud to speak before this august
assembly.
(a) honourable
(b) popular
(c) monthly
(d) undignified
True Answer : honourable
305. The decision taken by the panel is
irrevocable. (a) irreversible (b) unexpected (c) acceptable
(d) irresponsible
True Answer : irreversible
306. The principal’s orders are imperative. (a) authoritative
(b) lenient
(c) genuine
(d) necessary
True Answer : authoritative
307. It is absurd to suggest that Tony should marry that saucy lady.
(a) ridiculous
(b) untrue
(c) pitiable
(d) hopeless
True Answer : ridiculous
308. The superintendent was appalled by the attitude of some of the employees towards their work.
(a) shocked
(b) annoyed
(c) disappointed
(d) provoked
True Answer : shocked
309. The lawyer’s argument of the case was exhaustive.
(a) complete
(b) interesting
(c) exaggerated
(d) fascinating
True Answer : complete
310. Death is inevitable for man. (a) unavoidable
(b) unexpected
(c) acceptable
(d) immortal
True Answer : unavoidable
311. Frustrated women pick on helpless step- children.
(a) attack
(b) clutch
(c) strike
(d) accept
True Answer : attack
312. The battered woman has been looking for
real love but it always seems elusive. (a) deceptive
(b) blind
(c) warm
(d) disguised
True Answer : deceptive
313. The village was besieged by rebel soldiers.
(a) surrounded
(b) avoided
(c) marched into
(d) shelled
True Answer : surrounded
314. The hunters tracked down and killed a
gigantic python. (a) enormous
(b) strong
(c) outsize
(d) small
True Answer : enormous
315. She is suffering from fatigue. (a) weariness
(b) fear
(c) excitement
(d) strain
True Answer : weariness
316. Catholics venerate the saints but do not worship them.
(a) deeply respect
(b) resent
(c) appease
(d) fear
True Answer : deeply respect
317. When a child is fretful the mother has to calm him down with love and care.
(a) worried
(b) sick
(c) anxious
(d) happy
True Answer : worried
318. The meat was tender and juicy. (a) soft
(b) wet
(c) overcooked (d) soggy
True Answer : soft
319. Abeku is a sly old man. He always gets his way.
(a) crafty
(b) intelligent
(c) obstinate
(d) shy
True Answer : crafty
320. After the reprimand, Mr. Osei left the room unceremoniously.
(a) disrespectfully (b) roughly
(c) gracefully
(d) politely
True Answer : disrespectfully
321. My dress is made of the sheerest silk. (a) thinnest
(b) thickest
(c) coarsest
(d) complete
True Answer : thinnest
322. He sheepishly admitted he had lost the money.
(a) embarrassingly
(b) boldly
(c) eagerly
(d) shyly
True Answer : embarrassingly
323. Kwame received an anonymous letter
threatening his life. (a) unsigned
(b) known
(c) famous
(d) stamped
True Answer : unsigned
324. Chastity is one of the vows the religious
take.
(a) celibacy (b) cleanliness (c) purity
(d) obedience
True Answer : celibacy
325. Some seeds are dispersed by. (a) scattered
(b) grouped
(c) dispelled
(d) collected
True Answer : scattered
326. Adwoa is a beautiful lady, endowed with nicety of judgement.
(a) accuracy
(b) decency
(c) roughness
(d) pleasantness
True Answer : accuracy
327. The police seized the contraband goods. (a) prohibited
(b) legal
(c) illegal
(d) abolished
True Answer : prohibited
328. His last statement contradicted the previous one.
(a) disaffirmed
(b) denied
(c) supported
(d) affirmed
True Answer : disaffirmed
329. We need a prudent elder to run the association.
(a) judicious
(b) foolish
(c) courageous
(d) prim
True Answer : judicious
330. Many of the listeners found the story rather ludicrous.
(a) absurd
(b) obscene
(c) serious
(d) boring
True Answer : absurd
331. The constitution insists on free compulsory education for all at the basic level.
(a) demands
(b) promulgates
(c) preaches
(d) frowns on
True Answer : demands
332. Some girls can be utterly churlish when
unsure of themselves. (a) rude
(b) wicked (c) hard
(d) rigid
True Answer : rude
333. Bush fires are a menace to the
environment. (a) threat
(b) scene
(c) problem
(d) pollution
True Answer : threat
334. He initiated the deciding goal. (a) began
(b) took
(c) lobbied
(d) kicked
True Answer : began
335. The milk-man arrived late this morning, but
he gave a plausible excuse. (a) reasonable
(b) useful
(c) ignorant
(d) pleasing
True Answer : reasonable
336. The diffusion of knowledge is done mainly
through books, magazines and newspapers.
(a) dissemination
(b) decentralization
(c) broadcasting
(d) scattering
True Answer : dissemination
337. My baby brother was horrified by the pictures of the murdered boys.
(a) frightened
(b) apprehended
(c) soothed
(d) humbled
True Answer : frightened
338. It is generally believed that fishermen are vulgar in their speech.
(a) uncouth
(b) polite
(c) loud
(d) impressive
True Answer : uncouth
339. HIV Aids is fast becoming widespread in the
country.
(a) rife
(b) devastating (c) contagious
(d) elusive
True Answer : rife
340. Kasapreko ltd is an industrious company. (a) diligent
(b) honest
(c) delirious
(d) victorious
True Answer : diligent
341. People are renovating their homes to
house Panafest participants. (a) refurbishing
(b) relocating
(c) designing
(d) decorating
True Answer : refurbishing
342. Her eyes sparkled with delight at the news. (a) bone brightly
(b) popped up
(c) dulled
(d) glittered
True Answer : bone brightly
343. Hard work is rewarded by success. (a) crowned
(b) praised
(c) filled
(d) dependent
True Answer : crowned
344. The room is exceptionally beautiful. (a) singularly
(b) clearly
(c) wonderfully
(d) grossly
True Answer : singularly
345. The child is utterly incorrigible. (a) unchangeable
(b) unafraid
(c) uncaring
(d) serious
True Answer : unchangeable
346. To me he is the most enchanting person I
have ever met. (a) charming (b) unappealing (c) funny
(d) entertaining
True Answer : charming
347. Janet is the most repellent tenant I have
ever come across. (a) disgusting
(b) loyal
(c) reasonable
(d) unreasonable
True Answer : disgusting
348. My son’s aspiration is to be a cartoonist. (a) desire
(b) operation
(c) fears
(d) tension
True Answer : desire
349. My daughter will marry at the ripe age of 20.
(a) mature
(b) succulent
(c) ready
(d) tender
True Answer : mature
350. The workers were skeptical about the future of the company.
(a) pessimistic
(b) unconscious
(c) embarrassed
(d) proud
True Answer : pessimistic
Antonyms
351. I wanted a compliment from him and not a
………………….. (a) rebuff
(b) insult (c) greeting (d) bruise
True Answer : rebuff
352. The importation of rice is permitted while that of yellow corn is ……………….
(a) licensed
(b) inhibited
(c) prohibited
(d) suspended
True Answer : prohibited
353. After gulping down a mouthful of fresh air, we all felt giddy on our feet.
(a) frustrated
(b) busted
(c) steady
(d) shady
True Answer : steady
354. Kotoko played a defensive game though the coach preferred an …………… one.
(a) offensive
(b) accommodating
(c) annoying
(d) resentful
True Answer : offensive
355. The president felt refreshed by the time the convoy got to the apex of the mountain. (a) excited
(b) recharged
(c) happy
(d) exhausted
True Answer : exhausted
356. While conflict breeds destruction,
……………. promotes development. (a) peace
(b) struggle
(c) stability
(d) love
True Answer : peace
357. Kofi’s evidence obscured the facts of the case.
(a) brightened
(b) reflected
(c) illustrated
(d) clarified
True Answer : clarified
358. The landlady condemned Emelia’s behavior but ……….. that of her brother John.
(a) defended
(b) exposed
(c) respected
(d) approved
True Answer : defended
359. The former house-master has to vacate the room before the new one can ………….. it.
(a) occupy
(b) fill
(c) open
(d) close
True Answer : occupy
360. The brash voices of the drunkards made it
impossible to sleep. (a) loud
(b) muted
(c) hasty
(d) quite
True Answer : quite
361. The scarcity of that commodity is wellknown to everybody.
(a) importance
(b) abundance
(c) absence
(d) scantiness
True Answer : abundance
362. It is imperative for the judge to engage the secretary.
(a) optional
(b) obligatory
(c) filmsy
(d) necessary
True Answer : optional
363. Yaa was distraught with grief at the loss of her dear husband.
(a) anxious
(b) easy
(c) upset
(d) calm
True Answer : calm
364. Dora gave him a demure smile which made him happy all day.
(a) lovely
(b) decent
(c) indecent
(d) controlled
True Answer : indecent
365. A delegate was sent to mediate between the two countries at war.
(a) to enrage them
(b) to destroy them
(c) tosatisfythem
(d) to settle their differences True Answer : to enrage them
366. These men have already spent months in
search of gainful employment. (a) financial
(b) profitable
(c) undesirable
(d) haphazard
True Answer : undesirable
367. We are not on speaking terms because I
told him boldly in the face that his behavior was
despicable.
(a) pleasant (b) appalling
(c) repugnant
(d) contemptuous True Answer : pleasant
368. She is so angry, it is impossible to mollify her
(a) pacify
(b) appease
(c) harden
(d) soothe
True Answer : harden
369. I am completely dissatisfied with the service rendered by the Corporation.
(a) disturbed
(b) displeased
(c) satisfied
(d) satisfactory
True Answer : satisfied
370. This exercise is so wearisome that I cannot continue it.
(a) enjoyable
(b) boring
(c) tiring
(d) laborious
True Answer : enjoyable
371. The situation has been aggravated by the presence of the numerous refugees in the country. Steps should be taken to ………………it.
(a) worsen
(b) hinder
(c) divert
(d) alleviate
True Answer : alleviate
372. She used to be be vindictive but after the sermon she became ………………..
(a) forgiving
(b) indulgent
(c) tolerant
(d) sentimental
True Answer : forgiving
373. Her attitude used to be dull but now she is ……………….. student.
(a) charming
(b) elegant
(c) eccentric
(d) lively
True Answer : lively
374. The soil has been impoverished and needs some fertilizer to make it
………………….
(a) porous
(b) soft
(c) useful
(d) (d) fertile
True Answer : fertile
375. I shall do my best to emulate her shining example.
(a) copy
(b) follow
(c) ridicule
(d) implicate
True Answer : ridicule
376. To achieve maximum productivity, all civil servants should be altruistic rather than
…………….. (a) selfish
(b) kind
(c) selfless
(d) sociable
True Answer : selfish
377. One of the workers has a strong aversion to
getting up early while the other has the
…………… for this. (a) hatred
(b) aptitude
(c) seriousness
(d) affinity
True Answer : affinity
378. Diligent efforts bring success, but ………….. brings failure.
(a) insolence
(b) indolence
(c) hardwork
(d) indigence
True Answer : indolence
379. While she is fastidious about how she
dresses, her surrounding are………… (a) careless
(b) filthy
(c) hygienic
(d) pleasnt
True Answer : filthy
380. While Joe’s approach to work was serious, that of his brother was…………
(a) harmless
(b) negligible
(c) frivolous
(d) funny
True Answer : frivolous
381. Mr. Goat who was impulsive jump into
the well; he should have been more
………………
(a) eligible
(b) elligible
(c) reflective
(d) conservative
True Answer : reflective
382. The priest is fluent when he takes in alcohol, otherwise he is ………….
(a) clear
(b) articulate
(c) loquacious
(d) incoherent
True Answer : incoherent
383. Any new student who resists the regulations will be made to ………….. them. (a) divert
(b) disobey
(c) conform
(d) assault
True Answer : conform
384. Kwasi was suspended for having the audacity to criticize the headmaster while his friend Adam was laughed to scorn for his …………..
(a) modesty
(b) timidity
(c) indifference
(d) tranquility
True Answer : timidity
385. Although the men appeared harmless, their motives were ……………
(a) judicious
(b) sinister
(c) amicable
(d) facetious
True Answer : sinister
386. The man’s behavior is eccentric but after spending one year in the asylum his arguments appeared …………
(a) indifferent
(b) passive
(c) rational
(d) reticent
True Answer : rational
387. We want the ice to freeze in order to preserve the meat, but you have allowed it to …………
(a) frost
(b) break
(c) thaw
(d) melt
True Answer : thaw
388. This fertile land has become ………… for want of use.
(a) scanty
(b) marshy
(c) barren
(d) rich
True Answer : barren
389. I am living a frugal lifestyle, but my wife is …………..
(a) extravagant
(b) careless
(c) rich
(d) ineffective
True Answer : extravagant
390. While he is a diligent worker, his friend is rather ……………
(a) poor
(b) dull
(c) elevated
(d) lazy
True Answer : lazy
391. He still maintain very strong views on abortion; he hasn’t mellowed yet.
(a) hardened up (b) softened
(c) relaxed
(d) smooth
True Answer : hardened up
392. That today is a holiday is undeniable. (a) certain
(b) uncertain (c) precarious (d) momentous
True Answer : uncertain
393. His appointment as a teacher is just
temporary, not ………….. (a) proximate
(b) sponsored
(c) temporal
(d) permanent
True Answer : permanent
394. this horse is dangerous and should be muzzled.
(a) hindered
(b) eliminated
(c) setfree
(d) suppressed
True Answer : set free
395. Afua fell into a deep sleep after a soporific meal.
(a) dull
(b) heavy
(c) satisfying
(d) lively
True Answer : satisfying
396. I found him in great distress when I visited him.
(a) trouble
(b) dilemma
(c) agony
(d) comfort
True Answer : comfort
397. For more than a decade the country was
engaged in a desperate struggle for freedom. (a) necessary
(b) legitimate
(c) unimportant
(d) legal
True Answer : unimportant
398. The task head is very formidable. (a) tremendous
(b) daunting
(c) difficult
(d) manageable
True Answer : manageable
399. Press laws may sometimes have the effect of gagging the press.
(a) suppresing
(b) inducing
(c) distorting
(d) encouraging
True Answer : encouraging
400. What you are saying about the man is false. (a) viod
(b) blunt
(c) slurred
(d) true
True Answer : true
401. Being a protestant, he said that he doubted the infallibility of the Pope.
(a) viciousness
(b) sanctity
(c) holiness
(d) indispensability
True Answer : viciousness
402. The facts of the case have been completely
distorted.
(a) authenticated
(b) twisted
(c) madeuntrue
(d) renovated
True Answer : authenticated
403. They had to get married because Kofi was
desperately in love with her. (a) unconsciously
(b) terribly (c) seriously
(d) deliberately
True Answer : unconsciously
404. The two warring countries are using
sophisticated weapons to destroy each other. (a) simple
(b) malleable
(c) destructive
(d) complicated
True Answer : simple
405. It is necessary to disseminate information
about the causes of the ‘Aids’ disease. (a) gather
(b) spread
(c) disregard
(d) communicate True Answer : gather
406. They have been maligned in many newspapers because of their marriage.
(a) lauded
(b) discredited
(c) chastised
(d) reprimanded True Answer : lauded
407. Before the enemy arrived, the people had fortified the village with tree-trunks and
trenches.
(a) abandoned
(b) defended
(c) dismantled
(d) strengthened
True Answer : abandoned
408. His decision that from now on no student should go to town is inexplicable.
(a) acceptable
(b) irrelevant
(c) dangerous
(d) indescribable
True Answer : acceptable
409. There is nobody who can claim that he is infallible.
(a) incorrigible
(b) sanctimonious
(c) incorruptible
(d) incurable
True Answer : incorrigible
410. She became very furious when she was
duped by the contractor. (a) calm
(b) fierce
(c) angry
(d) wild
True Answer : calm
411. Though many of the toys were inexpensive
the most beautiful among them were …………….. (a) dear
(b) lovely (c) envious
(d) special
True Answer : dear
412. The measures that were introduced in the school to accelerate the process of development
have been made in actual fact to …………. it. (a) retard
(b) promote
(c) neutralize
(d) accentuate
True Answer : retard
413. Mabel read a prepared speech at the party but Joana gave an ………………. one.
(a) extempore
(b) emotional
(c) important
(d) absurd
True Answer : extempore
414. In his youth, Kwesi was so cowardly that
everyone is surprised he has suddenly become
………………
(a) brave
(b) fearful
(c) severe
(d) firm
True Answer : brave
415. The prisoners were liberated after many years in …………………
(a) captivity
(b) boredom
(c) crime
(d) judgement
True Answer : captivity
416. The …………… of a few people in our society contrasts with the poverty of the masses (a) affluence
(b) influence
(c) authority
(d) arrogance
True Answer : affluence
417. The company has moved from temporary
accommodation to ……………. premises. (a) permanent
(b) illegal
(c) haphazard
(d) larger
True Answer : permanent
418. I thought that the comments made by the secretary were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them ………….
(a) harmful
(b) antagonistic
(c) inappropriate
(d) polite
True Answer : harmful
419. Kudjoe was vocal in protesting against the
high handedness of the police unlike Afua who
was …………… (a) mute
(b) shouting (c) arguing
(d) sober
True Answer : mute
420. Lola’s flamboyant lifestyle contrasts sharply with Nina’s ……………. attitude.
(a) austere
(b) ostentatious
(c) serious
(d) lavishTrue Answer : austere
421. Those who had invitation cards were admitted to the party while those who had none
were ………… (a) barred
(b) repelled
(c) expelled
(d) compelled
True Answer : barred
422. The young lecturer is good at terminating other people’s project but has not been capable of ………….. any of his own.
(a) initiating
(b) organizing
(c) finishing
(d) integrating
True Answer : initiating
423. Parking on this side of the road is permitted
whereas it is ………… on the other side. (a) suspended
(b) encouraged
(c) forfeited
(d) prohibited
True Answer : prohibited
424. There is scarcity of mangoes in the market
this year but there seems to be an/a
………… of oranges. (a) affluence
(b) increase
(c) accumulation
(d) abundance
True Answer : abundance
425. Nobody expects him to show ……………. for his children but he certainly bestows too much
affection on them. (a) hatred
(b) love
(c) concern
(d) intimacy
True Answer : hatred
426. Victory or ………… in war depends on how well the soldier fight.
(a) defeat
(b) success
(c) disappointment (d) submission
True Answer : defeat
427. The director who expected to be given respect was treated with …………..
(a) scorn
(b) dignity
(c) shame
(d) disloyalty
True Answer : scorn
428. The priest admonished the people not to offend the gods of the land as it is not easy to
………… them afterwards. (a) patronise
(b) appease
(c) personify
(d) satisfy
True Answer : appease
429. Too many theories will not help us. We need to be …………
(a) practical
(b) strewed
(c) bookish
(d) antithetical
True Answer : practical
430. In his later years, the famous soldier showed signs of senility the ………… of the early
years had gone. (a) weakness
(b) bliss
(c) vigour
(d) courage
True Answer : vigour
431. The tranquil atmosphere in the village contrasts with the ………… one in the city. (a) amiable
(b) friendly
(c) aggressive
(d) lukewarm
True Answer : aggressive
432. His plea for calm further ………… the crowd. (a) incensed
(b) worried
(c) mellowed
(d) convinced
True Answer : incensed
433. The management has been spending more money on preventive rather than on
…………… medicine. (a) curative
(b) modern
(c) traditional
(d) protective
True Answer : curative
434. The students were lauded for their excellent performance.
(a) disgraced
(b) suppressed
(c) criticized
(d) dismissed
True Answer : disgraced
435. Adwoa is very conservative in her political ideas whereas Afi expresses …………… views always.
(a) radical
(b) heretical
(c) conventional
(d) fanatical
True Answer : radical
436. Many African societies are essentially diverse.
(a) homogeneous (b) plain
(c) organic
(d) variable
True Answer : homogeneous
437. What should have been a source of motivation for him proved to be a terrible
source of ……………. (a) discouragement
(b) uncertainty
(c) disturbances
(d) harm
True Answer : discouragement
438. My father is more liberal in his view than his brother.
(a) conservative
(b) contemptible
(c) intimidating
(d) unpatriotic
True Answer : conservative
439. As a result of his pomp, Mr. Okai shops at Melcom only.
(a) poverty
(b) quality
(c) affluence
(d) difficulties
True Answer : poverty
440. The challenger was crude and inexperienced in contrast to the champion who was …………….
(a) refined
(b) strong
(c) celebrated
(d) great
True Answer : refined
441. I wanted a compliment from him and not a
………………….. (a) rebuff
(b) insult
(c) greeting
(d) bruise
True Answer : rebuff
442. Whilst Lucy is a famous writer, her husband
is an …………… artist. (a) unknown
(b) unaccepted
(c) accustomed
(d) adept
True Answer : unknown
443. He told us the salary is negotiable but it is …………………
(a) fixed
(b) stuck
(c) unchanged
(d) debatable
True Answer : fixed
444. The former house-master has to vacate the room before the new one can ………….. it.
(a) occupy
(b) fill
(c) open
(d) close
True Answer : occupy
445. Some feeble babies can grow into
…………… young men. (a) vigorous
(b) haughty
(c) big
(d) frank
True Answer : vigorous
446. The judge Ofori the maximum sentence because he found nothing to say to justify his
crime.
(a) condemn (b) defend
(c) restore
(d) pardon
True Answer : condemn
447. The child’s initial attempt at hitting the nail on the head were futile but subsequent ones
proved ………….. (a) successful
(b) defective
(c) worthy
(d) unworthy
True Answer : successful
448. While conflict breeds destruction,
……………. promotes development. (a) peace
(b) struggle
(c) stability
(d) love
True Answer : peace
449. Kotoko played a defensive game though the coach preferred an …………… one.
(a) offensive
(b) accommodating
(c) annoying
(d) resentful
True Answer : offensive
450. Though the obvious meaning of her statement is harmless, the ……………. meaning is damaging.
(a) implied
(b) misapplied
(c) quoted
(d) interpreted
True Answer : implied
