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Grammar
201. At the Speech Day, the Guest speaker held forth for several hours.
(a) waited
(b) spoke at length
(c) stretched out his arms
(d) remained silent
True Answer : spoke at length
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202. Mr. Atobra, being close-fisted, said he could
not meet all the demands of his child.
This means that
(a) he showed great manual skill
(b) his hands were always held close together
(c) hekepthishandscloselyshut
(d) he was mean and gave reluctantly to othersTrue Answer : he was mean and gave reluctantly to others
203. He said with tongue in cheek that he was
the greatest mathematician in the world
(a) pretending to be serious
(b) with great anger
(c) suffering from toothache
(d) his speech not being clear
True Answer : pretending to be serious
204. The school authorities decided to buy a new bus but the board of Governors gave them the cold shoulder.
(a) they politely listened to them
(b) they gave approval to the idea
(c) they violently attacked the autorities
(d) they did not approve of the idea
True Answer : they did not approve of the idea
205. Kofi was completely at sea when he
heard of the mothers death (a) Kofi spent much time on the sea
(b) Kofi came across the sea
(c) Kofi was too tired to do anything
(d) Kofi was confused
True Answer : Kofi was confused
206. The Headmaster bowed before public opinion and reinstated the dismissed students. This means that the Headmaster
(a) was humble in public
(b) knelt down before the public
(c) wasinfluencedbypublicopinion
(d) was aware of public opinionTrue Answer : was influenced by public opinion
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207. Seeking victory when the team has not
trained to the peak of the condition is a wild-
goose chase.
(a) an interesting escapade
(b) a very exciting experience
(c) an activity depending on chance
(d) an unprofitable venture
True Answer : an unprofitable venture
208. We deplore violence and the remoreseless
killing of innocent people
(a) accept
(b) find very bad and extremely condemn
(c) find it difficult to understand
(d) regret it but approve it
True Answer : find very bad and extremely condemn
209. His knowledge of the subject was so scanty that he had to begin from scratch.
(a) from slightly higher grade
(b) from the very beginnning
(c) fromtheknowntotheunknown
(d) (d) from where he would be at ease True Answer : from the very beginnning
210. They are happy to sponge on those friends
who are rich
(a) help those who are friends
(b) work as domestic servants
(c) seekgiftsfrom
(d) steal food from
True Answer : seek gifts from
211. Maame Ama can give us the best advice
because she has an old head on young shoulders.
(a) her head is older than her body
(b) her head is bigger than her shoulders (c) sheiswiserthanherage
(d) she is very young
True Answer : she is wiser than her age
212. Kofi found himself completely at sea during the examination because he did not prepare sufficiently for it.
(a) confused although he prepared
(b) he thought he was on the sea
(c) confused because he did not prepared
(d) he was on the sea all the time
True Answer : confused because he did not prepared
213. The workers were advised that they can
never make any progress they always have to
bottle things up.
(a) suppress one’s feelings
(b) keep things secret
(c) takethingstooseriously
(d) put things in bottles
True Answer : suppress one’s feelings
214. To avoid any controversy the terms of the agreement were recorded in black and white. (a) written down
(b) printed in two colors
(c) legallybinding
(d) written in two languages True Answer : written down
215. The peace meeting nipped the crisis in the
bud. This means that
(a) the crisis was averted
(b) the peace meeting was deadlocked (c) membersdisagreedwiththematter (d) the crisis escalated
True Answer : the crisis was averted
216. He was the bread winner for the family.
This means he
(a) sustained the family
(b) liked bread
(c) controlledthehouse
(d) was a baker
True Answer : sustained the family
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217. Nkrumah was dismissed from school having
been accused of being lightfingered. This means
that Nkrumah
(a) fingers were light
(b) used to play with his fingers
(c) was good at using the fingers
(d) was clever at stealing
True Answer : was clever at stealing
218. When the suspect discovered that he had
no leg to stand on, he pleaded guilty.
This means the suspect
(a) was unable to stand up
(b) did not have anything to say
(c) leg was severely arching him
(d) did not have any argument in his favourTrue Answer : did not have any argument in his favour
219. We thought that the Headmaster would change his mind, but he stuck to his gun.
(a) kept his guns
(b) remained calm
(c) stoodhisground
(d) considered the matter
True Answer : stood his ground
220. Kwadwo is in such a bad mood that we
need to humor him a little.
(a) get him to think of something
(b) to make fun of him
(c) let him have his way
(d) play a trick on him
True Answer : let him have his way
221. Akwasi passed his examination with flying
colors. This means that Akwasi
(a) did very well
(b) wore cloth of different colors
(c) was helped to pass
(d) cheated to pass
True Answer : did very well
222. Elizabeth had a field day at the dancing
competition. This means that Elizabeth
(a) performed woefully
(b) fell down during dancing
(c) triumphed in the competition
(d) withdrew from the competition
True Answer : triumphed in the competition
223. Telling lies has become second nature to
Appiah. This means that Appiah (a) rarely tells lies
(b) always tells lie
(c) tellsliesonsecondthoughts
(d) learnt to tell lies from childhood True Answer : always tells lie
224. Mr. Larbi was not around when his case
was called and none of his colleagues was willing
to hold brief for him. This means that
(a) his colleagues were afraid
(b) he was not trusted
(c) his colleagues did not want to representhim
(d) he had quarreled with his colleaguesTrue Answer : his colleagues did not want to represent him
225. It appears Amina’s success at that last
examination has gone to her head. This means
that Amina is (a) conceited
(b) too happy
(c) crazy
(d) impudent
True Answer : conceited
226. Little Mary is always as lively as a kitten. This means Mary is always
(a) wearing bright dresses (b) very realistic
(c) movingquickly
(d) gay and cheerful
True Answer : gay and cheerful
227. I want you to keep an eye on that child. (a) discipline the child
(b) keep the child busy all the time
(c) punishthechild
(d) watch the child all the time
True Answer : watch the child all the time
228. Akua’s plans amount to building castles in the air. This means that Akua’s plans are
(a) beautiful
(b) interesting
(c) practicable
(d) unrealistic
True Answer : unrealistic
229. The wedding was attended by the cream of
the society. This means that the wedding was
attended by
(a) everybody in the society
(b) only those who were invited
(c) very important people
(d) only the educated people
True Answer : very important people
230. Nimo does not let the grass grow under his
feet. This means that Nimo
(a) does not waste time in doing things
(b) is a very wicked man
(c) cutsgrassonhisfieldregularly
(d) cares only about himself
True Answer : does not waste time in doing things
231. Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend.
(a) be in close relations
(b) cheat her boyfriend
(c) admireherboyfriend
(d) wear her boyfriend’s glove True Answer : be in close relations
232. She tried to throw dust in my eyes.
(a) mislead me
(b) make me blind
(c) blow dust into my eyes
(d) fight me
True Answer : mislead me
233. The candidates were told that passing the examination wasn’t a passport to getting admission.
(a) a guarantee for
(b) a suggestion in
(c) an equivalent to
(d) a necessity for
True Answer : a guarantee for
234. Despite the different economic measures
taken by the government, the country is not yet
out of the wood.
(a) free from difficulties
(b) above comfort
(c) from forest resources
(d) undeveloped
True Answer : free from difficulties
235. This masquerade appears once in a blue
moon. This means that the masquerade appears
(a) on very rare occasions
(b) when the moon is blue
(c) whenever a special request is made
(d) once a month
True Answer : on very rare occasions
236. Efua Sutherland has made her mark in the library world.
(a) distinguished herself
(b) become rich
(c) scored high marks
(d) stressed her point
True Answer : distinguished herself
237. The runner-up trophy which our school won
was cold comfort for all the efforts we made. (a) a poor consolation
(b) befitting reward
(c) wetcomfort
(d) well deserved
True Answer : a poor consolation
238. Alhassan is quite hardworking but his
problem is that he has too many irons in the fire.
This means that Alhassan
(a) is a blacksmith
(b) takes on more than he can cope with
(c) is very good at solving problems
(d) is a very successful businessman
True Answer : takes on more than he can cope with
239. My mother always advised me to take time by the forelock.
(a) use an opportunity promptly
(b) take things easy
(c) beclever
(d) always hurry up
True Answer : use an opportunity promptly
240. Our House swept the board in the inter-
house sports competition.
(a) was completely successful
(b) came last
(c) prepared the field
(d) won a consolation prize
True Answer : was completely successful
241. Okala brought down the house by just appearing on stage.
(a) won a great applause
(b) disappointed the audience
(c) frightened the audience
(d) shook the foundation
True Answer : won a great applause
242. Yes, I believe in myself. I’ve got what it
takes to run a business. This means I am (a) confident and competent
(b) rich and proud
(c) christianandblessed
(d) unsure but capable
True Answer : confident and competent
243. I must learn to put something by for rainy
day.
(a) save for difficult times
(b) be miser
(c) dresswellonrainydays
(d) spend enough money
True Answer : save for difficult times
244. Awuah is always pulling his brother’s legs. (a) teasing him
(b) pulling him down
(c) fighting him
(d) gossiping about him
True Answer : teasing him
245. I have been sitting on pins and needles since my father fell into coma.
(a) I have been tensed up
(b) my cloths are full of pins
(c) life has been difficult for me
(d) difficult sit down
True Answer : I have been tensed up
246. It pays to teach a child to foot his own bills. This means the child should
(a) learn to pay for things himself
(b) learn to walk on his own
(c) allowotherstosettlehisbills
(d) not pay for his expenses
True Answer : learn to pay for things himself
247. Sometimes taking a hard line on students is the best way to stop a riot.
(a) be very firm
(b) ignore them
(c) draw the line of acceptance
(d) keep an unsmiling face
True Answer : be very firm
248. The rioters showed a clean pair of heels at
the d=sight of the soldiers.
(a) ran away
(b) stood still
(c) washed their heels
(d) laid down their tools
True Answer : ran away
249. Rowan escaped the accident by a hair’s breadth.
(a) narrowly
(b) jumping
(c) seriouslyinjured
(d) crying for help
True Answer : narrowly
250. When the officer gave Ali two sharp slaps,
he let the cat out of the bag. (a) told the secret
(b) refused to talk
(c) handedoverthebag
(d) brought the cat out
True Answer : told the secret
Synonyms
251. The tension between those two is too palpable to go unnoticed.
(a) nice
(b) attractive (c) hidden (d) obvious
True Answer : obvious
252. When he expresses his opinions, he is usually very blunt.
(a) plain-spoken (b) dull
(c) outspoken (d) stupid
True Answer : plain-spoken
253. People are renovating their homes to house Panafest participants.
(a) refurbishing
(b) relocating
(c) designing
(d) decorating
True Answer : refurbishing
254. Her eyes sparkled with delight at the news. (a) bone brightly
(b) popped up
(c) dulled
(d) glittered
True Answer : bone brightly
255. The child is utterly incorrigible. (a) unchangeable
(b) unafraid
(c) uncaring
(d) serious
True Answer : unchangeable
256. The journey through the mountains proved more hazardous than we anticipated.
(a) firm
(b) safe
(c) risky
(d) waste
True Answer : risky
257. Janet is the most repellent tenant I have ever come across.
(a) disgusting
(b) loyal
(c) reasonable
(d) unreasonable
True Answer : disgusting
258. That professor is an accomplished economist.
(a) a skilled
(b) an uncommon
(c) aninfamous
(d) a famous
True Answer : a skilled
259. My son’s aspiration is to be a cartoonist. (a) desire
(b) operation
(c) fears
(d) tension
True Answer : desire
260. To me he is the most enchanting person I have ever met.
(a) charming
(b) unappealing
(c) funny
(d) entertaining
True Answer : charming
261. All winged creeping things that have four
feet were equally abominable. (a) lovable
(b) hateful
(c) stubborn
(d) Talkative
True Answer : hateful
262. You look so gloomy today. (a) delighted
(b) rested
(c) unhappy
(d) tired
True Answer : unhappy
263. His duties were thus rendered exceedingly
onerous, and his labor became excessive. (a) restrict
(b) burdensome
(c) injure
(d) assemble
True Answer : burdensome
264. You could’ve popped that maniac before he dragged you over the cliff.
(a) lunatic
(b) deft
(c) sober
(d) dunce
True Answer : lunatic
265. It is only a whisper of the wonders we will
build and the prosperity we will create. (a) significant
(b) opulence
(c) fame
(d) cleverness
True Answer : fame
266. The supercilious student couldn’t help but to brag about the high score he received on his test.
(a) Indifferent
(b) Annoyed
(c) Haughty
(d) Angry
True Answer : Haughty
267. Despite harsh environmental conditions, Turkeys thrive well, grow to a fine size and have
flesh of tender quality. (a) Hurt
(b) Persuade
(c) Push
(d) Flourish
True Answer : Flourish
268. As it was, the kids might pick up on her fear
and emulate.
(a) trying something new
(b) enable
(c) likelytobelate (d) imitate
True Answer : imitate
269. Her body strained under muscle fatigue as
the form became increasingly complex and
slower.
(a) weariness
(b) sweating
(c) tension
(d) drowsiness
True Answer : weariness
270. Bismark certainly was far superior to him in
oratory, but Peter was quick, eager, impetuous,
and a man of wide knowledge. (a) violent
(b) resourceful
(c) pleasing
(d) rash
True Answer : rash
271. It was a matter of a great delight to him that the supreme court had upheld the decision
of the Lower Court (a) set aside
(b) agreed with
(c) rejected
(d) nullified
True Answer : agreed with
272. Since Akua has no child, she is easily incensed by the remarks of her friends. (a) dissatisfied
(b) disturbed
(c) antagonized
(d) enraged
True Answer : enraged
273. Although he was the best footballer in Africa, his performance was eclipsed by that of
his younger brother. (a) overcome
(b) crowned
(c) discouraged
(d) destroyed
True Answer : overcome
274. It is lamentable that all the armed robbers could not be rounded up.
(a) acquitted
(b) arrested
(c) sentenced
(d) convicted
True Answer : arrested
275. He was such a bad boy that everybody in the school doubted the veracity of his
statement. (a) utility
(b) necessity
(c) accuracy
(d) authenticity
True Answer : authenticity
276. He did not pass the interview because his reply to the question asked was ambiguous.
(a) disrespectful (b) unclear
(c) cunning
(d) frank
True Answer : unclear
277. He has a nagging wife who makes him very unhappy.
(a) attentive
(b) deceptive
(c) suspicious
(d) troublesome
True Answer : troublesome
278. The new waiter appears pleasant in
manner but seems completely servile (a) helpful
(b) timid and foolish
(c) impolite
(d) too humble and slavish
True Answer : too humble and slavish
289. The rent is too expensive for a house that has been sparsely furnished.
(a) tastefully
(b) artistically
(c) meagerly
(d) judiciously
True Answer : meagerly
280. When the students saw a chameleon in the garden, the teacher asked them to approach it
warily.
(a) smartly
(b) aggressively
(c) cautiously
(d) courageously
True Answer : cautiously
281. Her mood has been very truculent these
days because she says she has a bone to pick
with the husband.
(a) in a fierce and ill-tempered manner
(b) eager and angrily
(c) impatiently
(d) hesitantly
True Answer : in a fierce and ill-tempered manner
282. The devastation caused by the earthquake was shocking.
(a) destruction
(b) trepidation
(c) desecration
(d) dilapidation
True Answer : destruction
283. The Debating Society took many decisions which were crucial to the welfare of the society.
(a) suitable
(b) important
(c) disastrous
(d) painful
True Answer : important
284. The prosecution failed to prove her guilt and was therefore exonerated.
(a) arrested
(b) relieved
(c) convicted(d) acquitted
True Answer : acquitted
285. Having failed in the examination, she sat down restless and completely dejected.
(a) miserable
(b) neglected
(c) dull
(d) cheerful
True Answer : miserable
286. Tawiah will have to face the consequences
of his rash action. (a) results
(b) accusations
(c) antecedents (d) prognosis
True Answer : results
287. They were expected to solve their problem
peacefully, but this proved to be rather illusory (a) hopeful
(b) deceptive (c) transient
(d) benevolent
True Answer : deceptive
288. Having callously hit the school boy, the
driver showed no sign of compunction. (a) pity
(b) incompetence (c) kindness
(d) regret
True Answer : regret
289. The preacher warned the congregation
against worrying unduly about mundane things. (a) worldly
(b) celestial
(c) sinful
(d) evil
True Answer : worldly
290. You will incur your father’s wrath if you do that.
(a) anger
(b) dept
(c) favour
(d) pleasure
True Answer : anger
291. The famous politician was noted for his pragmatic approach to issues of national interest.
(a) practical
(b) inconsistent (c) idealistic
(d) compromising
True Answer : practical
292. My financial situation is so precarious that very soon I may be insolvent.
(a) bankrupt (b) dependent (c) soluble
(d) stealing
True Answer : bankrupt
293. But for the principal actor the play
would have been dull. (a) main
(b) famous
(c) master
(d) important
True Answer : main
294. The points he made are germane to the argument.
(a) relevant
(b) unnecessary
(c) convincing
(d) irregular
True Answer : relevant
295. Araba is very pessimistic about our chance of success.
(a) unconvinced
(b) dependent
(c) worried
(d) concerned
True Answer : unconvinced
296. He was reluctant to grant my request. (a) unwilling
(b) agreeable
(c) delighted
(d) reticent
True Answer : unwilling
297. It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon race.
(a) energy
(b) courage
(c) intelligence
(d) cleverness
True Answer : energy
298. The Military Governor called for a concerted effort in solving the problems of the
state. (a) joint
(b) a dramatic
(c) anagitated
(d) directed
True Answer : joint
299. I have implicit confidence in Kofi’s ability to win the race.
(a) absolute
(b) partial
(c) correct
(d) impervious
True Answer : absolute
300. The detective was perplexed when the clues in the murder case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects.
(a) confused
(b) disappointed
(c) excited
(d) discouraged
True Answer : confused
