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This book has been designed to test you In all aspects of
J.H.S & S.H.S syllabus. By the time you finish using this
book you should be able to pass the West African Senior
Secondary Certificate Examinations with ease let alone the
Basic Education Certificate examination.

After finishing the exercise you can self mark your

work by finding the Answers below. You will search
for the answers by their headings. For example:
when you answer exercise no Z 12, the answers for
those questions are also headlined Z 12.
Where you get less than 7(seven) it means that
you have to revise your notes on the topic
concerned.
Note: Answers to homophones may not be provided.

Content

1. SYNONYMS 1 to 10
2. HOMOPHONES 11 to 20
3. SYNONYMS 21 to 30
4. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS 31 to 40
5. PREPOSITIOINS 41 to 50
6. Synonyms 51 to 60
7. OPPOSITES 61 to 70
8. ESSAYS 71 to 80
9. MIXED SPECIAL 81 to 90
10. Synonyms 91 to 100
11. Homophones 101 to 110
12. Mixed Special 111 to 120
13. Mixed Special 121 to 130
14. What you don't know 131 to 140
and many more
Z 1.

SYNONYMS

1. Ana is svelte and intelligent

A. Kind B. Sylph C. Fat D. Tall

2. The notion that spirits live underground is untrue.

A. idea B. name C. religion D. superstition

3. Infants should not be allowed into hotels.

A. adults B. school children C. minors D. students

4. A new law on computer theft has been promulgated

A. passed B. outlawed C. cancelled D. changed

5. He fell into the hands of a hustler at Kejetia

A. trickster B. traveler C. witch D. driver

6. They started the project with half-baked ideas.

A. indecent B. improper C. dangerous D. good

7. After the injection, the lunatic become peaceful.

A. doctor B. patient C. madman D.
killer

8. After the injection, the patient became peaceful.

A. violent B. fretful C. calm D. dangerous

9. Half wits aren’t allowed into the concert.

A. disabled B. sick C. children D. stupid people

10. The troops were disbanded after the war.

A. united B. called C. disintegrated D. banned
Z 2. SYNONYMS

1. They pressurized me into doing that job.

A. forced B. deceived C. allowed D.
convinced

2. You should not assume you are the only boy.

A. expected B. say C. forget
D. think

3. He is a very skilled carpenter.

A. good B. known C. great D.
deft

4. The tro-tro door lacerated his shirt collar.

A. stirred B. tore C. pulled
D. poked

5. He commutes between Kwadaso and Kejetia.

A. changes B. travels C. works D.
plays

6. The prudent decisions of the manager stood the company in good faith.
A. nice B. wise C. great
D. prurient

7. We postponed the meeting because the manger was peeved.

A. angry B. played C. paid D.
stupid

8. His secretary was very amiable.

A. clever B. fast C. hostile D. friendly

9. The thief was battered severely by the mob.

A. beaten B. arrested C. caught
D. chased

10. Larceny is a taboo in many societies.

A. incest B. killing C. stealing
D. kidnapping

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Z 3. SYNONYMS
1. She purchased three gallons of fuel and left
A. brought B. bought C. claimed D.
collected

2. She was quite naive of the goings on the church.

A. unaware B. aware C. serious D.
interested

3. The pastor admonished the congregation to lead worthy lives.

A. advised B. changed C. challenge D. dress

5. Disease stricken goats should be ostracized from the rest.

A. killed B. butchered C. cured D.
isolated

6. An obese woman entered the door with difficulty.

A. Fat B. marred C. perishable D. Polished

7. We were left with only spoiled boxes.

A. polished B. marred C. perishable D.
dirty

8. The venture appeared precarious to me.

A. good B. ostentatious C. dangerous D.
attractive

9. The doctor was alarmed at his wife’s death.

A. shocked B. blamed C. disgraced D.
sorry

10. The doctor gave him an antidote for the disease.

A. cure B. food C. trick D.
allowance

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Z 4. SYNONYMS

1. After questioning the suspect he was released

A. beating B. interrogating C. fooling D.
drilling

2. The demise of their crops left them destitute

A. harvest B. theft C. death D.
burning
3. Communicable diseases must always be given much
attention by the health authorities
A. contagious B. killer C. dangerous D.
painful

4. They abandoned their children in Manchuria and flee to Japan

A. took. B. left C. care for D. ran

5. The game is interesting but students are prohibited

A. allowed B. disengaged C. disallowed
D. playful

6. We were greatly astounded to find the class empty.

A. surprised B. happy C. annoyed D.
sorry

7. We stopped them from playing that parlous game in class.

A. dirty B. neat C. dangerous
D. bad

8. Three children were abducted by the rebels.

A. exchanged B. raped C. killed D.
kidnapped

9. The ascension of three commandos to the peak of the mountain started

the war.
A. attack B. retreat C. surrender D.
climbing

10. William received much aid from his brothers.

A. got B. accepted C. allowed D.
expected.

Z 5. SYNONYMS

1. He is so industrious that everyone wants to employ him.

A. lazy B. hard working C. straight forward
D. clever

2. A merciless driver ran his cab over the kid.

A. fast B. slow C. wicked D. careless

3. Any foe of skeletuer’s is our friend.

A. friend B. enemy C. minion D. agent

4. She gave her children so much affection that they always remember her.
 A. pain B. presents C. love D. hatred

5. We had no option but to swallow the bitter pill.

A. opinion B. alternative C. use D.
means

6. They truncated the contract for lack of logistics.

A. continued B. hastened C. hesitated D.
discontinued

7. We’ve got a new ally.

A. foe B. student C. friend D.
teacher

8. The soldiers frisked the travelers one by one.

A. whipped B. interrogated C. searched D.
killed

9. The murderer soon confessed to the crime.

A. judge B. criminal C. killer D.
thief

10. The price of the air conditioner is rather extortionate.

A. good B. bad C. great D.
high

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Z 6. SYNONYMS

1. The thief was as agile as a hare.

A. quick B. dirty C. neat D. intelligent

2. Some one called to inquire about you.

A. write B. speak C. ask D. negotiate

3. Slave trade across the Atlantic was abolished in the 19th century.
A. started B. discontinued C. increased
D. changed

4. Some have great dread of blood.

A. respect B. fear C. love D. disregard

5. Ana was prodded into starting the business by her mother.

A. goaded B. advised C. wooed D.
left

6. A natty little girl asked to see you.

 A. lazy B. new C. neat D. dirty

7. You have to adhere to parents’ advice.

A. disobey B. lend C. obey D.
collect

8. He was enthroned chief of Pokuase.

A. allowed B. made C. distooled D.
challenged

9. After the party the students were so weary.

A. happy B. satisfied C. tired D.
invigorated

10. The typist rectified the problem on our behalf.

A. changed B. corrected C. engaged D.
stopped

Z 7. SYNONYMS

1. It is a fallacy to say God is two.

A. untruth B. truism C. taboo D. oath

2. We quit the game when we noticed the referee was biased against us.
A. increased B. played hard C. left
D. changed our style of play

3. Three pertinent issues were selected for discussion at the meeting.

A. important B. seriously C. lovely D.
correct

4. The midnight assault by the rebels left three soldiers dead.

A. disease B. confrontation C. attack D.
tackle

5. Shilla was Amazed at Ana’s proposal.

A. ashamed B. peered C. surprised D.
cooled

6. It is impolite to frighten someone else’s child.

A. scare B. chase C. shame
D. cane

7. You should not fret about small problems.

A. deal B. care C. talk D.
worry
8. The head teacher harangued him for his lateness.
A. beat B. punished C. insulted D.
suspended

9. The horse became exhausted after the journey.

A. happy B. tired C. lazy D.
strong

10. Any sane person should easily see the difference.

A. wise B. good C. good sighted
D. educated

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Z 8. SYNONYMS

1. There was an acute shortage of water.

A. slight B. serious C. clear D. difficult

2. It is risky to dance in a moving bus.

A. nice B. enjoyable C. difficult D.
dangerous

3. You should delete any answers you are unsure of.

A. change B. erase C. copy D.
cancel

4. Four brave soldiers confronted the intruder.

A. strong B. intelligent C. industrious D.
courageous

5. You can confabulate about it with him to find out the truth for
yourself.
A. confront B. converse C. inquire D.
trick

6. Her mother constantly pries her clothes to see if any strange thing
may come up.
A. changes B. looks C. searches D.
buys

7. The sage mused about a new strategy.

A. taught B. talked C. thought D.
checked

8. Prestigious goods are the reserve of the rich.

A. quality B. quantity C. ostentatious D.
cheap

9. The government pursued the rebels till dawn.

A. arrested B. surrounded C. tortured D.
chased

10. Her loss made her so morose that he refused to talk to anyone.
A. angry B. plain C. sad
D. clever.

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Z 9. SYNONYMS

1. Good Leaders do not mislead their followers

A. cheat B. deceive C. sack D. prohibit

2. She is the most obstinate child I ever saw.

A. clever B. lazy C. disobedient D. playful

3. The congregation was told how rewarding it is to be subservient.

A. kind B. humble C. peaceful D. strong

4. His house was gutted by a huge conflagration.

A. flood B. fire C. attack D. arson

5. All irrelevant portions of the document were expunged.

A. installed B. promulgated C. removed
D. written

6. All irrelevant portions of the document were expunged.

A. important B. old C. new D.
unimportant.

7. All her plans become overt during the war.

A. fruitful B. fruitless C. secret D.
open

8. The number nine butted the ball into the goal post.
A. headed B. tossed C. kicked D. threw

9. If you want to finish on time, please speedup.

A. slow B. fasten C. hasten D.
hesitate

10. The guests ordered a new dish of rice.

A. ate B. removed C. called for D. paid for
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Z 10. SYNONYMS

1. Our spirit of altruism made us admirable to many.

A. good B. selflessness C. godliness D. brevity

2. The sacred book of Christians is Bible.

A. good B. rice C. great
D. holy

3. Do not annoy him with such a long list of demands.

A. please B. change C. peeve D. worry

4. Daniel said that they are generous.

A. good B. kind C. pleased D.
genuine

5. Willy was unlucky enough to have chosen a sour dish.

A. better B. bitter C. sweet
D. tasty

6. It is not productive to roam about whiles others are learning.

A. wander B. wonder C. fool
D. laze

7. Sammy gave us an immense amount of food.

A. small B. huge C. good D.
satisfactory

8. It is precarious to go over that bridge. Its too weak.

A. careless B. worse C. dangerous D.
difficult

9. Although I am not afraid of my father, I revere him.

A. am trained by B. love C. admire D.
disrespect

10. Children are often whimsical indeed.

A. easy to deceive B. easily changing their
minds
C. convincing D. controversial

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Z 11. HOMONYMS

1. My former / formal school had many flowers in the compound but this
school doesn’t.

2. You should learn to sew / sow your torn clothes yourselves.

3. I knew / new the way to the show.

4. You’re a good friend but he’s a four / foe.

5. There were many ships at the key / quay when we arrived.

6. The greedy dog will drawn / drown in a river.

7. Once / one’s daughter cannot be one’s wife! Its incest.

8. She ate two / too much food last night.

9. The plain / plane was high jacked by robbers.

10. It’s my turn / ten to use the loo.

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Z 12. HOMONYMS

1. I leave / live at Asawasi.

2. We made / maid him chairman of the company.

3. My son / sun is the cleverest of all four boys.

4. Do not talk much for your voice to become horse / hoarse.

5. The government decided to waive / wave taxes on educational materials.

6. Some goods parish / perish faster than others.

7. The cat caught it’s pray / prey after a long wait.

8. Three pupils / peoples from my class were caught in a disco.

9. Sugar became scarce because some businessmen decided to hoard /

horde it.

10. My father bought a bail / bale of clothes.

Z 13. HOMONYMS

1. One’s heart / hat is nearer one’s left hand than the right.

2. A dog lives in a colonel / kennel.

3. She said advice / advice is good for everyone.

4. Man shall not live by bread / bred and wine alone, but also by the
word of God.

5. After the race the car had mud / mad all over it.

6. Jews were asked to pay tithe / tight.

7. If you coat / quote the price, then I can decide whether on not to buy.

8. Roam / Rome was not built in a day.

9. A snake is likely to bite you at your heal / heel.

10. My father gave me a great tax / task but I finished easily.

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Z 14. HOMOPHONES

1. Match / March is a very good month for me.

2. Kofi’s was given a prize / price at the show.

3. She was given / giving a show when I entered.

4. Week / weak children were not allowed to play football in school.

5. Birds perk / peck at twigs.

6. His thigh / tie injury healed long ago.

7. The weight / wait of the truck was too heavy for the bride to bare.

8. My father’s sister is my aunt / ant.

9. Do not waste / waist your time on drugs.

10. Christians believe there is only one weigh / way to heaven.

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Z 15. HOMOPHONES
1. He gave me a dud / dad cheque.

2. The wind blew / blue his hat from his head.

3. Three cars were packed / parked in front of my house.

4. The butcher cut / cats the meat into pieces.

5. Donkor gave me six pieces / peaces of cake.

6. They built a large damn / dam to tap electricity.

7. Can you here / hear me at the other end?

8. The bottle’s cork / cock is broken.

9. We saw encroachers on our site / sight

10. The old woman is now so death / deaf she can’t hear a word.

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Z 16. HOMOPHONES

1. Drivers who do not keep in their lane / lain often cause accidents.

2. Anyone whose / who’s child steals money gets disgraced.

3. We sent the check / cheque to the bank to redeem the money.

4. She took of / off her clothes in the presence of the three teachers.

5. My father often tired / tied my lace for me when I was a kid.

6. Who knows / nose tomorrow? Only God does.

7. His British made pistol / pestle shoots five rounds.

8. A phew / few students saw all what happened.

9. Many people learn science by rote / wrote because of little

understanding.

10. Moses’ mother used read / reed to build him a basket.

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Z 17. HOMOPHONES

1. All the animals flee because of the farming / famine.

2. White collar workers work their brains but menial workers use brawn /
brown.

3. The color / collar of gold is yellow.

4. Saturday was the lust / last time I saw him.

5. Three juniors were been / being whipped as I passed by.

6. We mistook the moving car for a stationary / stationery one.

7. It was the rain / reign of Osei Tutu when Okomfo Anokye became famous.

8. The macho man is one of Kuffour’s body guards / guides.

9. Wendy was advised to muster / master enough courage and speak the
truth.

10. Ali scored all but his brother got not / nought
Z 18. HOMOPHONES

1. On our way to the town we visited an in / inn.

2. In order / other to change our programme, we needed a new minister.

3. If you are not good at swimming you need a buoy / boy.

4. Yeast / east is used in making bread.

5. Predestination is the belief that our faith / fate is fixed and

unchangeable no matter what.

6. Effluent / affluent matter is got rid of.

7. The rightful hair / heir to the throne is the king’s nephew.

8. On seeing me with a cane they run / ran away yesterday.

9. Doctor Mensah is an expert / expect on several diseases.

10. Different family members play different rolls / roles.

Z 19. HOMOPHONES
1. We fill / feel with our skins.

2. The baby of a dog is called poppy / puppy

3. Don’t allow yourself to be tricked by a corn / con

4. We sent him our compliments / complements when he was promoted.

5. If you roll / role a barrel over it makes noise.

6. An erg / egg is a desert.

7. He was short / shot and killed in the war.

8. It’s difficult to die / dye a black cloth red.

9. It is not good advice to gamble / gambol with your salary.

10. If you want a cup of tea / tee, just pour me out.

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Z 20. HOMOPHONES

1. We saw him in a new cap / cup at the party.

2. Juliet advised us / as against prejudice.

3. The horse has a beautiful mane / main.

4. They found the meeting so dull / doll that they eventually left.

5. We soon reached the second phase / face of the program.

6. My dog wears a metal color / collar so it’s very difficult for it to

break it.
7. The driver applied the break / brake to prevent an accident.

8. She was given / giving two months to leave the house after the stealing
incident.

9. If you reach a place you can’t find your way, ask for a guide / guard.

10. The shoe was too tight for her soul / sole.

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Z 21. SYNONYMS

1. We must all endeavor to be patriotic citizens.

A. sole B. dedicated C. great D.
kind

2. They were told to work hard at becoming devoted Christians.

A. sole B. dedicated C. great D.
honorable

3. Soon, she felt isolated from the crowd.

A. iodated B. left alone C. commended D. naive

4. All that exercise was a demonstration of strength

A. doing B. show C. claim D.
concealment

5. The pandemonium was caused by the unfavorable announcement.

A. noisy confusion B. orderly meeting C. argument D.
silence

6. The new government brought new laws.

A. administration B. party C. politics D.
execution

7. Mr. Bernard Oduro is opposed to the new arrangement.

A. is against B. is in favor of C. is aware of
D. likes
8. The rebels caused chaos at the hall.
A. confusion B. danger C. impact D.
security

9. It is insecure to fly an airplane with unruly children on board.

A. sure B. unsure C. safe D.
unsafe

10. The guards spotted an armed robber across the field.

A. was seen B. saw C. chased D. fired

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Z 22. SYNONYMS

1. I want all discussion of this case closed.

A. matter B. action C. law D. problem

2. Henry traded his coat for a new watch.

A. exchanged B. brought C. collected D. sewed

3. The queen made new laws for her kingdom.

A. dictator B. president C. monarch D. leader

4. Hilary was granted permission to sell any goods of her preference.

A. choice B. dislike C. own D.
duty

5. They made vague suggestions to the board.

A. clear B. good C. unclear D. bad

6. Her dignity was eroded after the probe.

A. changed B. charged C. reduced D.
upgraded

7. Fighting is not the solution to the problem.

A. owner B. winner C. answer D.
correct

8. Parties will soon begin to canvass for votes.

A. pay B. political C. campaign D.
choose

9. Some children can be very noisome.

A. bad B. cool C. troublesome D.
untruthful
10. They complained of a sharp reek of pepper.
A. taste B. smell C. color D.
dislike

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Z 23. SYNONYMS

1. The accused was led out of the hall in the company of three policemen.
A. suspect B. criminal C. thief D. rapist

2. Your action is rather malevolent to the school children.

A. beneficial B. deceptive C. destructive D. close

3. Diana resides at Asawasi.

A. leaves B. lives C. comes from D. knows

4. The carpenter soon became penurious.

A. great B. infamous C. poor D. rich

5. Could you please differentiate the good students from the bad ones?
A. associate B. make C. distinguish D. extinguish

6. Solomon had many concubines according to the bible.

A. friends’ B. wives C. paramours D.
relatives

7. The church elder promised to pay five million.

A. decided B. pledged C. was allowed D. was
coerced

8. God’s wrath increased against the Israelites at mount Sinai.

A. power B. anger C. love D. nature

9. Indiscipline on the part of pedestrians can also cause accidents.

A. care B. carelessness C. danger D.
laxity

10. Because he was literate he ably defended himself in court.

A. clever B. careful C. innocent D.
educated
Z 24. SYNONYMS

1. My master was vexed because of my behavior.

A. hungry B. afraid C. annoyed D. cheerful

2. Ghanaians elect a new leader every four years.

A. collect B. vote for C. remember D. sack

3. In the absence of the pastor, our catechist presides over

meetings at church.
A. chairs B. considers C. preaches D. allows

4. He was intent on changing the rules to favor his children.

A. bent B. straight C. favorable D.
aware

5. Any student caught loitering will be punished.

A. searching B. littering C. roaming D. walking

6. He did the work solo

A. fast B. nice C. correctly D. alone

7. I was not the least interested in his monkey shines

A. moon shines B. nonsense C. jokes D. stories

8. All we were told by the patient was moon shine.

A. Stories B. monkey shines C. jokes D.
nonsense

9. She looks quite fetching in that skirt.

A. interesting B. beautiful C. funny D.
slim

10. Prisoners are supposed to be reformed in jail.

A. improved B. remembered C. well treated
D. badly treated.

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Z 25. SYNONYMS

1. The indigenous people fought for a long time.

A. good B. strong C. original D. Africans

2. After a long struggle, they regained independence.

A. got away B. got back C. made profit D. retreated
3. We could barely see in the refulgent light.
A. dim B. bright C. colored D.
white

4. The monarch celebrated a silver jubilee

A. 100 years’ B. 50 years’ C. 25 years’ D.
10 years’

5. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary

A. 100 years’ B. 50 years’ C. 25 years’ D. 10
years’

6. Lezzy left him because he skimped too much

A. was a miser B. was poor C. was lazy D.
fasts

7. We can source a new and better cookery book from the

Library.
A. change B. learn C. lend D. find

8. Your standpoint on the matter is unfair.

A. location B. view C. opposition D.
favor

9. He came into the hall stackers.

A. neat B. dirty C. naked D. beautiful

10. Tracy straggles anytime we play this game.

A. lags B. fights C. causes trouble D.
lazes

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Z 26. SYNONYMS

1. That sofa is very cozy, although it may not look like it.
A. strong B. soft C. comfortable D.
long

2. The senior management quelled the revolt before many workers could
join.
A. rebellion B. demon C. fight D. disagreement

3. A large portion of the blame was given to the security men at post that
day.
A. part B. money C. knowledge D. work

4. He is seriously ill, none-the-less he has reported for work.

 A. because B. so that C. as D. however

5. The cavalry division mounted a grandiose show to mark the country’s

silver anniversary.
A. particular B. simple C. spectacular D.
nice

6. Their horses were decorated with colorful ribbons

A. shown B. beautified C. trained D.
whipped

7. Soldiers generally report to their own superiors

A. soon B. always C. usually D. seldom

8. William took the blind man to the infirmary.

A. doctor B. clinic C. market D.
house

9. She apologized and said it wouldn’t happen again.

A. occur B. make C. see D. play

10. When I returned in a few years’ time, the village had improved greatly.
A. changed B. been educated C. developed D. resulted.

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Z 27. SYNONYMS

1. Someone called at your office in your absence.

A. paid B. visited C. asked to be shown D. sat

2. He has a personal lawyer.

A. private B. personnel C. proper D. good

3. I could not recollect any other day in September when it rained so much.
A. fetch B. remember C. admit D.
confess

4. His popularity soared after he changed the rule to favor peasant

farmers.
A. name B. position C. politics D.
fame

5. Due to his intransigence the teacher punished him.

A. instead of B. soon after C. because of D.
before

6. The workers are due eleven thousand dollars each.

A. entitled to B. working for C. paid D. discontent
with
7. The writer was inspired by his father’s success to write many more
books.
A. against B. encouraged C. surprised D. trained

8. Teenagers in the area are being taught how to install T. V. antennas.

A. make B. fix C. disconnect D.
use

9. The hit man was detailed to target the car bearing the U.N. sign.
A. working for B. having C. applying D. trying

10. Reports reaching the zonal office turned out to be inaccurate

A. correct B. inexact C. small D.
genuine

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Z 28. SYNONYMS

1. The purchase of ostentatious goods is usually the preserve of rich.

A. ostensible B. costly but only fashionable
C. white elephant D. easy to perish

2. The commandos retreated by dawn but still refused to surrender.

A. give peace a chance B. stop the fight
C. give in D. change their minds

3. If you give up, you may never get a second chance.

A. stop B. continue C. run away D.
forget

4. She acceded to the wish of her boyfriend.

A. agreed to B. agree with C. disagreed with D.
reneweD.

5. They searched the yard thoroughly for the scoundrel.

A. thoughtfully B. secretly C. speedily D.
completely

6. The animal gulped the toy in one stroke.

A. destroyed B. played with C. collected D.
swallowed

7. Soon lather appeared at its month.

A. fuss B. water C. fluid D. liquid

8. A strange face eventually appeared in the window.

A. new B. unfamiliar C. bad D.
familiar

9. The students were advised to channel their protests through the

housemaster.
A. demonstration B. corrections C. mode of behavior
D. complaints

10. When the hot water passed over the child’s body, it yelled loudly.
A. yawned B. protested C. died D. shouted
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Z 29. SYNONYMS

1. We tried to connect the two lines unsuccessfully.

A. meet B. join C. mend D. dislocate

2. His ear was severed off in the accident.

A. dangerous B. painful C. serious D. cut

3. Grandma liberally applied pomade on my skin

A. generally B. flexibly C. generously D. soon

4. The warring factions appear to be content with the new terms of the
agreement.
A. dissatisfied B. peaceful C. satisfied D. angry

5. He ignored all what was said in church today.

A. was deliberately inattentive to B. disquiet to
C. unintentionally careful about D. satisfied with

6. His nose gleamed in the dark.

A. smelled B. hid C. shone D.
shinned

7. Underneath the resting cow was a little insect.

A. behind B. above C. understanding D.
below

8. You need to upgrade your knowledge always.

A. admire B. adore C. improve D. alert

9. The nurse smiled at me admiringly.

A. likely B. lovingly C. questionably D. quietly

10. They assembled all the opposition parties.

A. gathered B. jostled C. collected D. made

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Z 30. SYNONYMS
1. The slaughter of many martyrs in Uganda made the country unsafe.
A. killing B. imprisonment C. torture D. growth

2. His body guard was murdered in cold blood.

A. arrested B. killed C. arrested D. injured

3. Some of their leaders planned to exterminate the Tutsis.

A. kill all B. kill some C. conquer all D.
decrease the number of

4. It’s always advisable to sterilize surgical instruments before re-use.

A. manufacture B. throw away C. recycle D. rid of
germs.

5. A fierce fight broke out in the forest.

A. fast B. brutal C. wildly D. small

6. Some species were annihilated because their food stocks were used by
humans.
A. endangered B. completely destroyed
C. reduced in number D. made wild

7. Perishable food can remain good if refrigerated.

A. stay B. still C. become D. turn

8. His mother bought him a new shirt to placate him.

A. good B. fresh C. large D. better

9. At secondary school you have to launder your own clothes.

A. iron B. button C. wash D. wear

10. She held my arm firmly as we trudged along.

A. nicely B. strongly C. always D. often

Z 31. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

1. Kofi wanted me to help him but he underplayed his hands. This means
Kofi
A. did not tell me the full story B. wanted to cheat me
C. had deceived me before D. was a wicked miser

2. They planned to get rid of all waste before dawn.

A. mutiny B. using C. recycling D.
disposing of

3. Superstition was laid to rest after the advent of the new teachers.
This means superstition was
A. allowed B. changed C. disallowed D. found untrue

4. Kofi Mensah’s father is finally at rest.

A. resting B. retired C. happy D. dead

5. Dr. Mensah is a household name in Kumasi.

 A. a popular name B. a popular person
C. has many people named after him D. visits many
households.

6. The wrestler soon realized he had bitten much more than he could
chew. This means.
A. the wrestler found his opponent too strong for him
B. bit his opponents lips but couldn’t chew
C. the wrestler was severely beaten
D. gave up the fight.

7. When the situation turned tough his coach threw in the towel.
This means his coach
A. fought alongside him
B. accepted defeat and stopped the match
C. stopped the match with a neat towel
D. saved him by the bell.

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8. Although we gave him plenty of rope he still couldn’t provide the
correct
answers. This means we
A. threw him a challenge
B. allowed him much freedom
C. provided him with clues
D. cooperated with him

9. The students were told there was still room for improvement in their
performance. This means
A. the students needed more classrooms
B. the students had been allowed more space
C. the students still had to work harder
D. the students were rather lazy.

10. The rascals fought tooth and nail but their opponents proved the better
side. This means the rascals.
A. bit their opponents
B. had sharp fighting gear
C. fought fiercely
D. proved a point

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Z 32. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

1. To get to the root of the problem you have to invite all housemasters.
A. to investigate B. to find the original cause
C. to solve the problem D. to know what to do

2. He announced his success on rooftops. This means he

A. told very many people B. announced it on radio
C. used a microphone D. kept it quiet

3. The soldiers destroyed his bar root and branch.

This means the soldiers:
A. felled the tree under which his bar operates
B. pulled down his bar completely
C. partially condemned his bar
D. took away everything he owned at the bar

4. The farmers were lucky they had a good deal of corn in stock.
This means the farmers had:
A. a lot of B. the right variety
C. treated quantity of D. large number of

5. John’s teacher turned a deaf ear to all that the headmaster said.
This means John’s teacher.
A. is deaf to B. refused to heed
C. is annoyed at D. turned away

6. The new teacher’s pamphlet deals with catering.

A. teaches B. allows C. knows D. penetrates

7. We soon found that the rookie was dead from the neck up.
This means the rookie was:
A. mad B. stupid C. naive D. totally dead

8. You are going to get that woman into this house over my dead body.
This means I
A. hate that woman
B. will not allow that woman into the house
C. have at deadly fight with that woman
D. know that woman
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9. Yao’s boss is a dead ringer of my father. This means Yao’s boss is
A. a friend of my fathers
B. my father’s paramour
C. resembles
D. well known to my father

10. Form three students were advised against resting on their oars.
This means they were advised against
A. rowing canoes whiles class was in session
B. Laziness
C. petty fogging
D. sleeping in class
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Z 33. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

1. All the workers spoke as one man. This means:

A. the workers were in full agreement
B. there was only one worker
C. the workers united against one man
D. resembled each other

2. I don’t think Kusi is man enough for that task: This means Kusi
A. is not courageous enough for the task
B. is not interested in the task
C. hasn’t got enough friends to help with the task
D. is a lazy fellow still

3. After the settlement she tried to make up to her husband.

This means she tried.
A. to win the favor of her husband by teasing him
B. dress attractively in order to woo her husband
C. pick another quarrel with her husband
D. repair the relationship

4. “My Lord, we will soon find out that he entered the meeting with malice
a foresight”. This means he entered the meeting.
A. planning to cause trouble
B. causing much trouble.
C. with malice following him
D. looking at malice

5. There is more help in the pipeline. This means

A. much water flows in the pipes
B. help is on the way coming
C. the plumbers are still repairing the pipes
D. the plumbers can help no more than we assume
6. We were surprised to see that the new manager is his own man.
This means the manager is
A. caring B. lucky C. independent D. clever

7. We can understand all this well, but what about the man in the street?
A. street children and their parents’ B. ordained people
C. street cleaners’ D. holoi poloi
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8. When we saw him down the street he had had one too many.
This means:
A. he has surrounded by people
B. he was in deep trouble
C. he was drunk
D. he had fallen down

9. He spoke in the manner of our mother. This means he spoke

A. to our mother
B. like our mother
C. after our mother
D. before our mother

10. Kingsley tried hard at goal but missed the mark by a few inches.
This means Kingsley:
A. scored a goal
B. failed to score a goal
C. missed his goalie days
D. did not score well

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Z 34. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

1. Daniel stole the show at the dancing competition. This means Daniel:
A. danced better than anyone else.
B. stole the entertainment equipment
C. behaved in an unruly fashion at the show
D. danced worse than anyone else.

2. Christopher Columbus’ claim of having discovered India has now been

found to be a mare’s nest. This means the discovery?
A. is very funny
B. is interesting but untrue
C. very important at the time it happened
 D. received wide acclaim

3. These days Rose is down on her luck. This means

A. Rose has got good luck
B. Rose has got bad luck
C. Rose has become the most successful
D. Rose has become the least successful

4. I am not going to be a painter. Not for love or money. This means I

A. want more money to be a painter
B. do not care for the money but paint out of love_
C. certainly do not want to be a painter
D. surely know what to do to be a painter

5. Sales at the store is now at low ebb. This means sales at the store.
A. has plummeted B. risen sharply
C. become steady D. changed drastically

6. Her car battery soon ran low on power. This means her battery
A. had more power B. made the car run fast
C. could not help the car D. had little power left

7. You can go ahead with the design.

A. continue
B. finish
C. reverse
D. increase
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8. We had very good plans but the president had the last word.
This means the president
A. had a better plan.
B. planned first
C. had the final say
D. said the last thing

9. Little by little you will understand my situation.

A. soon
B. eventually
C. gradually
D. finally

10. On the subject of where the war prisoners were being kept, the minister
said his lips were sealed. This means the minister?
A. was dumb
B. didn’t want to disclose the location of the prisoners
C. was not allowed to say the location
D. knew not the location of the prisoners.
Z 35. IDIOMS

1. Kwame lives in other people’s pockets. This means Kwame

A. is a miser B. is a parasite
C. is a tailor D. is a troublesome person

2. The bus terminal is linked up to the fuel station.

This means the bus terminal is
A. located near B. joined to
C. isolated from D. in agreement with

3. He made light work of the task Mr. Ofori gave. This means he
A. refused to do the work
B. finished easily and quickly too
C. eventually finished the work
D. finished the work without outside help

4. All his moves came to light at the inquisition

A. disappeared B. suffered
C. became known D. gained momentum

5. With regards to the new programme, I am now very happy that

my dear John has now seen the light. This means John has
A. become intelligent B. become aware
C. understands D. favored

6. Hitler’s took his own life on hearing of the approach of Allied troops
on German soil. This means Hitler
A. was killed by advancing forces
B. killed himself
C. ran away
D. hid in a barrel full of live animals

7. Kofi was standing in my light just when I wanted to do my correction.

This means Kofi
A. confused me
B. blocked my source of light with his person
C. personally tried to distort my understanding
D. brought me new ideas

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8. The manager wanted it typed quickly. He even said it meant life and
death. This means
A. It could kill him
B. It was very important
C. It has a story about living and dying
D. It was going to save a sick person

9. They discovered the killer was a left hander. This means the killer
 A. was extremely wicked
B. was left handed
C. was a trickster as well
D. was a mean person

10. If we draw such a conclusion it would go to mean the maid had no legs
to stand on for her actions. This means the maid had:
A. no legroom
B. no justice or morality
C. moral or legal justification
D. legal background

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Z 36. IDIOMS

1. The doctor took leave of his senses after taking the drug.
This means the doctor:
A. fell ill B. become mad
C. become sensible D. forget his senses

2. We were sternly warned to leave the class prefect out of that story.
This means we were warned to
A. isolate ourselves from the class prefect
B. include the class prefect in the story
C. exclude the class prefect in the story
D. forget to mention the prefects name in the story.

3. In ancient times people with scars were accused of being in league with
Satan the devil. This means they were accused of
A. planning secretly with
B. blaming
C. working against
D. listening to

4. He left as fast as his legs could carry him. This means he left:
 A. fast B. very fast
C. on his legs D. walking straight

5. If you see a snake too big, leg it.

A. run way B. tick it
C. catch it D. fight it

6. I was once dead, and we will leave it at that.

A. say no more B. explain it later
C. talk little about it D. soon see what that means

7. Junior let his father down by getting grade two. This means junior:
A. made his father happy
B. lost confidence in his father
C. disappointed his father
D. let his father know about it.

8. Without let or hindrance, the school boys removed all the window panes.
This means they removed the window panes
A. without renting or selling them
B. without permission
C. without resistance
D. without any bad intention

9. You could make interest on your money at level pegging if saved at the
bank. This means you could earn interest.
A. progressively
B. regularly
C. slowly
D. uninhibited

10. The nurse took a lethal dose of work load

A. harmful amount
B. small amount of
C. large amount
D. correct amount
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Z 37. IDIOMS

1. After a long struggle Jacob let go of the angel. This means Jacob:
A. went with the angel B. chased the angel C.
released the angel D. showed the angel the way

2. Sincerely, between hockey and skating, I think the former is

the lesser of the two evils.
A. less pleasant B. less unpleasant
C. more interesting D. less interesting

3. At the sight of rice children lick their lips.

A. show respect B. show eagerness to eat
C. lick the stew D. prepare the table

4. Christians were admonished to live by the ten commandments.

A. continue B. reject
C. accept D. obey

5. Ida absconded with her father’s money and lived it up in New York.
A. spent it lavishly B. spent it prudently
C. spent it frugally D. spent it miserly

6. Some seniors live off the backs of weak juniors. This means some
seniors:
A. bully juniors’ B. cheat juniors
C. eat from juniors’ food D. supply juniors’ food

7. After a prolonged match between the two teams Odongo Lions had the
last laugh.
A. won B. lost C. acceded D. drew

8. If you do not keep your money well, you will be laughing at the wrong
side of your mouth at Kejetia. This means
A. your joy will become sorrow
B. you company will desert you
C. your laughter will bring you trouble
D. your friends will laugh at your folly

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9. After a boring wait in the parlor Kofi raised a laugh. This means Kofi
A. laughed first
B. caused laughter
C. was laughed at
D. laughed at the rest
10. Kwasi’s birthday party turned out to be a yawn.
A. very enjoyable
B. boring
C. interesting
D. a sham

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Z 38. IDIOMS

1. Kusi was a fly on the wall whiles we discussed the mutiny.

This means Kusi was
A. the scab B. watching unnoticed
C. annoyed D. very annoying

2. We thought everything was perfect until the rear axle turned out to be
fly in the ointment. This means the rear axle.
A. was the only part that failed to work
B. worked best
C. made great noise as the car moved
D. had little oil

3. His ruse has discovered for there are no flies on us.

This means we:
A. discovered his trick before he started
B. discovered his trick much later
C. were not silly enough to be tricked so
D. were unaffected although his trick worked
4._ Joan was let into the secret by one of our own members.
This means Joan was
A. Kidnapped
B. told the secret
C. hidden
D. rented a secret room to hide in times of trouble

5. We were surprised to see that the thief was now on the level.
This means the thief had
A. escaped B. become intelligent
C. was totally blind D. become honest

6. Our resources allowed us to do our level best. This means we

A. were incapable of working our best because of limited resources
B. did our very best
C. could not work with the available logistics
D. did only the level part of the work.

7. He was soon left by his lonesome self. This means he was:

A. sick B. mad
C. alone D. homely
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8. Before long the king’s men were grumbling.
A. soon
B. however
C. at long last
D. in spite of the long time

9. The long and short of it is that my life became miserable.

A. at long last
B. soon
C. simply put
D. before long

10. In a nut shell I paid them well for the services they rendered.
A. to cut a long story short
B. to explain it very well
C. in order not to release secrets
D. because I love them
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Z 39. IDIOMS

1. If you could provide us with lodging, it will go a long way to help our
stay in the village. This means the provision of food:
A. will help us travel far and wide
B. will help us a great deal
C. will afford us the opportunity to travel this far.
D. will make us stay here for ever.

2. At long last Mr. Botch met his wife again.

A. finally
B. soon
C. nonetheless
D. much later

3. Kwame is my next door neighbor. This means Kwame

A. is my friend
B. stays next to my house
C. has a door that opens into mine
D. repairs blown out doors.

4. He was out in his calculation so there was much carpet left over.
This means he
A. made a mistake in calculation
B. calculated the measurement outdoors
C. put in allowance in the calculation
D. intentionally calculated extra carpet.

5. When the sea is out many can try swimming.

A. is at low level
B. cool
C. warm
D. is at a high level

6. You must be out of your mind to demand after all this partying.
A. drunk
B. dead
C. happy
D. serious

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7. We decided to put the dog down on realizing that it’s disease was
incurable.
A. to kill
B. to guarantee
C. to save
 D. to cure

8. The last time I met him he had put on weight. This means he had
become
A. stronger
B. more sensible
C. sober
D. fatter

9. If you slag the teacher off his pupils may not like it.
A. sack
B. punish
C. criticize
D. admonish

10. We got a slap up at the break.

A. large noise
B. fight
C. large amount of food
D. rebuke

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Z 40. IDIOMS

1. Do not lose your temper when advised.

A. be annoyed
B. be disobedient
C. lose your anger
D. forget

2. It was so cold Ana decided to give bathing a miss.

This means Ana decided.
A. to bath very well
B. to bath early
C. not to bath
D. forgot to bath

3. Joanna wouldn’t miss the football match for the whole world.
This means Joanna
A. wanted to miss the football match
B. missed the football match
 C. wanted to watch the football match at all cost
D. wanted to miss the match at all cost

4. To make satay sauce you need groundnuts, but if you don’t have
groundnuts, you’re out of luck. This means if you don’t have
groundnuts’.
A. you cannot prepare satay sauce
B. you are not a lucky person
C. you have little luck left
D. you can make satay sauce anyway.

5. For the most part we are still good friends.

A. in spite of everything
B. to a large extent
C. because of the situation
D. apart from the situation

6. His hair - cut played a part in his dismissal. This means his hair cut
was:
A. the sole reason for his dismissal
B. part of the reason why he was dismissed
C. not the reason for his dismissal
D. played against his dismissal

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7. The seamstress was brain washed into believing that mosquitoes go to
heaven during the day. This means the seamstress was:
A. taught
B. deceived
C. begged
D. forced

8. In the face of it, it looks like a harmless toy.

This means the toy is:
A. harmful
B. harmless
C. playful
D. worthy

9. The manageress pretended her daughter was a maid in order to save her
face. This means the manageress did so to
A. polish her face
B. increase her impact on her neighbors
C. keep her respectability
D. escape punishment

10. What you said at the police station is at odds with what you’re saying
in court.
A. is in agreement
B. is a little strange
C. is in contrast to
D. is very familiar
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Z 41. PREPOSITIONS

1. The students were in agreement.................. their teacher.

A. to B. with C. of D. for

2. In accordance................. school regulations the rebellious

students were suspended.
A. of B. with C. about D. off

3. We were told to pay fifty thousand in respect .......... the football

match.
A. of B. with C. about D. against

4. According to Kofi his sister is pregnant................. twins.

A. of B. about C. with D. in

5. As.................. June, only three of the eighteen students had

reported.
A. in B. of C. into D. to

6. We must all be responsible............. our actions.

A. of B. for C. at D. by

7. She talked ............... length about the new game.

A. about B. with C. of D. at

8. He was reprimanded ........................ his actions

A. in B. to C. by D. for

9. We soon forgot .................. the stolen goods

A. off B. by C. about D. to

10. Teachers are responsible...... their head teacher for their actions.
A. for B. by C. to D. at

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Z 42. PREPOSITIONS
1. He absconded .................. a large sum of money.
A. with B. against C. above D. about

2. Because of his father’s death his uncle now looks ............ him.
A. for B. with C. after D. at

3. The manager asked if he was qualified .......... repair the new machine.
A. at B. for C. to D. by

4. We were soon in a quandary........... what to do with the surplus eggs.

A. in B. over C. at D. before

5. According.............. the bible Moses was a great leader.

A. from B. to C. over D. about

6. She put much salt .................. the soup.

A. from B. into C. over D. about

7. When we laid the problem ................ the elders it was theirs to

decide the next action.
A. after B. at C. against D. before

8. Heads were advised not to toy.............. children’s lives.

A. at B. with C. over D. across

9. The force ............ which she pulled the rope caused much stir.
A. over B. at C. with D. into

10. She has difficulty ...................... finding a new partner.

A. over B. about C. with D. into

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Z 43. PREPOSITIONS

1. Johnny tried his best to be straight ............... his brother over

the is_sue of that money.
A. at B. after C. over D. with

2. In remembrance ......... their late father, the boys mounted a fierce

attack.
A. with B. off C. of D. after

3. During our journey we stopped........... a spot to refresh ourselves.

A. by B. to C. for D. into

4. Is it possible ............. trace the root of this problem.

A. of B. to C. for D. into
5. When the bus stopped again we alighted................. it.
A. of B. off C. from D. about

6. My sister was accused ............... stealing sugar cane.

A. by B. at C. over D. of

7. Her new dress did not conform ............ standards

A. by B. with C. to D. at

8. Rice custard is composed ............. rice and sugar in water.

A. with B. of C. by D. from

9. The child was ashamed ............... her results.

A. to B. of C. by D. against

10. Jews were advised to abstain....................... blood.

A. against B. by C. from D. without

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Z 44. PREPOSITIONS

1. Some students complained ........................ extreme cold.

A. over B. at C. of D. about

2. My house is adjacent ..................... yours.

A. over B. with C. to D. by

3. She quickly apologized to her father.............. her insolence.

A. about B. in C. for D. from

4. One woman can cater ........................... ten kids.

A. after B. for C. over D. with

5. Mensah does not approve ............... his children’s behavior.

A. off B. at C. over D. of

6. The accused was accompanied ............ two police women.

A. against B. by C. with D. on

7. Shirley was astonished ........................ her husband’s behavior.

A. about B. at C. over D. in

8. The fact you gave yesterday does not correspond........... what you say
today.
A. with B. at C. to D. against

9. Contrary.............. what we expected, she agreed to sue her husband.

A. of B. at C. to D. over
10. The trader was convicted.................... stealing.
A. in B. from C. of D. by

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Z 45. PREPOSITIONS

1. At the moment my brother is annoyed ................ me.

A. at B. with C. to D. over

2. Please bear ........................ us for the long delay.

A. with B. at C. after D. to

3. We believe he is fully conscious ....... all his actions and not as

drunk as
he looks.
A. about B. of C. off D. over

4. We later arrived ........................ an agreeable solution.

A. to B. at C. over D. after

5. The collections amounted.............. sixty million cedis.

A. at B. into C. to D. across

6. Some children are afraid ................... hairy toys

A. over B. at C. of D. with

7. The hunter armed his gun ............ the prey and shot.
A. to B. at C. after D. across

8. You should never associate yourself ................... fools.

A. over B. with C. about D. at

9. She collected the money in the presence.............. the minister.

A. off B. with C. of D. at

10. We were very angry with him....................... stealing.

A. about B. for C. over D. into
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Z 46. PREPOSITIONS

1. If you see any suspicious fellow, do not hesitate .......... call me.
A. at B. for C. to D. in

2. The boys were very disappointed ............. the gari business.

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

3. The girl was disappointed.......................... me.

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

4. John was very delighted ................ the news of his visa.

A. at B. to C. from D. of

5. Joan says she’s grateful .......... her father for all the provisions.
A. for B. from C. at D. to

6. Do not be jealous.................... other people’s goods.

A. for B. of C. over D. about

7. The car is equipped ................ many devices.

A. of B. with C. in D. by

8. Shirley has so much love................... John.

A. of B. for C. with D. over

9. We are quite familiar ............... the situation.

A. with B. in C. to D. into

10. She derives her argument ................... this book.

A. of B. from C. at D. on

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Z 47. PREPOSITIONS
1. We wanted to know whether the proprietor was aware ...... these problems
facing the school.
A. in B. by C. off D. of

2. If you can get eighty million cedis out of that investment you will be
well .................
A. on B. of C. off D. in

3. The lady was put ..................... by the reek of shit.

A. on B. of C. off D. in

4. He finally acceded ............ the wishes of his wife

 A. for B. on C. about D. to

5. After peeling................. the banana skin, he ate all.

A. over B. without C. off D. of

6. Uncle George resorted ............... shouts when his phone refused to

work.
A. for B. in C. to D. over

7. Kofi had to be sure ............ the details before investing money in

the business.
A. off B. at C. about D. off

8. In connection ............... the silver anniversary celebrations,

school
children in the town lined up along main routes to cheer the king.
A. of B. at C. with D. in

9. In spite ....... all the problems we had, we managed to celebrate this

year’s Christmas
A. of B. at C. with D. in

10. ....... the best of my knowledge my mother is still at the hospital.

A. In B. To C. Of D. With

57
Z 48. PREPOSITIONS

1. The chief warned that anyone who did not comply ............. the
new
regulations will be dealt with severely.
A. to B. about C. in D. with

2. Many people refused ............ pay the new development levy.

A. of B. to C. in D. about

3. She mused ............ the death of her sister.

A. about B. in C. at D. of

4. My dish is devoid of meat so I became angry ............. that behavior

of theirs.
A. of B. at C. with D. to

5. Janet is sick ...................... fever.

A. in B. of C. at D. about

6. She dished ......... scoops of cooked rice to the hungry students.

A. in B. out C. of D. off

7. We are very devoted ..................... our families.

A. with B. in C. to D. for

8. He was ordered .................. take the dog back.

A. in B. of C. to D. with

9. Because................. recent troubles, the event started with guards

and
policemen watching closely.
A. in B. over C. of D. at

10. Your house is devoid ........................ electrical appliances.

A. off B. with C. of D. in

58
Z 49. PREPOSITIONS

1. It is immoral to interfere.................... people’s marriages.

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

2. Someone has tampered ................ the sardine can.

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

3. She was found to be innocent................. the crime.

A. off B. of C. with D. about

4. Salt is essential........... the preparation of most dishes.

A. in B. to C. of D. about

5. They talked a lot................. their superiors.

A. about B. in C. at D. over

6. Wendy divided the cake ............... her two brothers.

A. between B. among C. over D. with

7. The advertisement wants everyone to insist ................ buying only

Omo.
A. on B. of C. at D. in

8. She now deals ................ second hand clothes.

A. with B. in C. of D. by

9. Their teacher divided the toffees ...... all the eighteen members of the
class.
A. between B. about C. among D. over

10. Charlotte dealt ............. him rather harshly.

A. at B. in C. with D. off
59
Z 50. PREPOSITIONS

1. Depending ............ the circumstances we will take appropriate

decision.
A. on B. up C. in D. at

2. You have to discuss that.................... the teachers.

A. on B. to C. with D. in

3. We invested all our money................. treasury bills.

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

4. You can bet........... me to win the race.

A. of B. on C. in D. for

5. The cat dieD................................... pneumonia.

A. within B. of C. from D. in

6. She is extremely jealous ........................... me.

A. with B. of C. in D. at

7. The soldiers guarded ............... falling asleep.

A. with B. within C. at D. against

8. They still have hope ................ bright future.

A. of B. for C. in D. to

9. Her mother is furious ................ her for coming home so late.

A. with B. in C. over D. at

10. She was generous................................... us.

A. with B. to C. over D. at

60
Z 51. SYNONYMS

1. Okonkwo’s body hung dangling from the tree.

A. dancing B. swinging C. tossing D.
playing

2. She carefully sprayed sugar on the food.

A. splayed B. spread C. put
D. removed
3. We carefully observed the steady motion of the shadow.
A. movement B. going C. coming
D. changing

4. She picked herself from the ground and ran on.

A. did B. rose C. lifted D. moved

5. It was clear that the new headmaster was pleased with the arrangements.
A. unhappy B. delighted C. surprised D. begging
for

6. An elaborate party was organized for the out-going ambassador.

A. splendid B. small C. good D. wild

7. We were asked to elaborate on the idea.

A. control B. change C. explain D.
remove

8. This is actually the managing director of the company.

A. also B. really C. formally D.
formerly

9. The meeting was organized under the auspices of the president.

A. in the control of B. with the aid of
C. because of D. in the company of

10. The pen was separated with iron grating.

A. controlled B. made C. partitioned
D. roofed

61
Z 52. SYNONYMS

1. The children still have a clear memory of all that took place at the
wed_ding.
A. response B. idea C. remembrance D.
view

2. He graced the occasion with his presence.

A. party B. congregation C. event D.
ceremony

3. The central concern of the workers was low remuneration.

A. hard B. general C. lowest D.
main

4. Their relationship became more and more convivial.

A. changing B. friendly C. unpredictable D.
disgraceful

5. Practice until you are very good at it.

A. do B. exercise C. remember
D. plan

6. Teachers often repeat the main points of their previous lesson.

A. recollect B. change C. recover D.
reiterate

7. We were very surprised to learn anyone had survived in such harsh

conditions.
A. prayed B. played C. worked D.
stayed alive

8. A very experienced doctor was brought in for the operation.

A. good B. natural C. controlled D.
skilled

9. The miraculous story shocked even moderates.

A. great B. magical C. interesting D.
love

10. It is now assumed that they are apparently making a bridge.

A. generally B. seriously C. obviously
D. particularly

62
Z 53. SYNONYMS

1. Because of hunger he checked many times to see if the food was ready.
A. cooking B. done C. complete D.
finished

2. Nearly all the teachers were at the meeting.

A. almost all B. totally all C. many D.
few

3. The mechanics serviced my car expertly.

A. did B. repaired C. completed D.
worked

4. It is obviously the same guy who chose red.

A. doubtfully B. never C. always D.
clearly

5. The choristers trooped to the dead man’s residence.

A. domicile B. office C. edifice D. temple
6. What you are saying clearly implies you were absent on Sunday.
A. brings to mind B. contradicts C. means
D. favors

7. The kids adore their father much.

A. respect B. favor C. remember D.
dove

8. Only grown -ups were allowed into the theatre.

A. youngsters’ B. children C. adults D.
old men

9. Mohammedans fast for some thirty days in every year.

A. religious people B. easterners’ C. Moslems
D. monks

10. The street was soon jammed by heavy traffic.

A. shown B. clogged C. planned D.
devoid of

63
Z 54. SYNONYMS

1. In his infancy he used to cry at dawn.

A. childhood B. children C. hay days
D. kingdom

2. His attitude towards the pastor was regrettable.

A. behavior B. show C. case D. impact

3. The slave trade had adverse impact on West African Nations.

A. deal B. disgrace C. effect D.
affect

4. His industry earned him much respect in the eyes of the honchos.
A. laziness B. history C. sincerity D. hard work

5. The author’s scripts were judged the best

A. writings B. history C. show D.
cassette

6. Dr. Zed put him into a long slumber.

A. room B. sleep C. sofa D.
medication
7. Many girls are immoral, particularly the tarty ones.
A. dangerously B. without C. including D.
especially

8. My favorite game is draught.

A. most liked B. likely C. likeable
D. busy

9. Decent people put their hands to their mouths when yawning.

A. intelligent B. courteous C.
foolish D. hoity-toity

10. In spite of all his problems, he never despaired.

A. recovered B. stood up C. gave up
D. forget

64
Z 55. SYNONYMS

1. The company manufactures clothes for children.

A. sells B. produces C. products
D. buys

2. Many weapons were used against the invaders.

A. tools B. machines C. guns D.
munitions

3. He felt provoked at the mention of ‘Jesus’.

A. embraced B. changed C. repentant
D. angry

4. Good decisions help farmers to prosper.

A. produce B. pay for their products.
C. enrich themselves D. cover their costs.

5. From a different angle you will think it’s a sofa.

A. game B. shape C. position D.
line

6. After much use his long cutlass had become corrugated.

A. broken B. wavy C. sharp D.
blunt

7. His costume made him stand out of the rest.

A. culture B. behavior C. clothes D. posture

8. The policeman has been found to be corrupt.

 A. inhuman B. unkind C. bankrupt
D. dishonest

9. He fabricated a weird story for an excuse.

A. invented B. forgot C. remembered D.
confessed

10. He became fabulously rich on winning the contract to mine gold.

A. gradually B. quickly C. obviously
D. extremely

65
Z 56. SYNONYMS

1. Evelyn’s entry was hindered by her shear size.

A. impeded B. hastened C. facilitated
D. confronted

2. Joyce has now become quite irritable.

A. joyful B. happy C. angry D. crabby

3. A gay fellow tried to accost me by the roadside.

A. hermaphrodite B. homosexual C. rapist D.
criminal

4. The children complained that his room is a living death.

A. hell B. very untidy C. very comfortable
D. inviting

5. Dorothy omitted my name in the preparation of the list.

A. claimed B. included C. excluded
D. erased

6. Soon crocodile met the omnipresent Kweku Ananse.

A. great B. all knowing C. ubiquitous
D. powerful

7. It is very probable that Kofi Minta is hiding in Adwoa’s house.

A. easy B. great C. likely D.
lively

8. When I was knocked by a car my agonized aunt warned me never to get

near streets, as if I would never grow.
A. pained B. said C. funny D.
serious

9. You can tap as much milk as you want from this cow.
A. take B. manufacture C. create D. push
10. This coat does not fit this occasion.
A. use B. make C. suit
D. correct

66
Z 57. SYNONYMS

1. The insect was heavily crushed under the weight of the dustbin.
A. pushed B. endangered C. pressed to death D. moved
away.

2. The falling orange hit him on his pate.

A. crown B. temple C. chin D. cheek

3. Bernard gloated over the car he repaired so much so that you’d think he
is the only one to repair a car so well.
A. cried B. rejoiced C. crowed D. sang

4. The kids were amused to hear their father had reached Germany.
A. funny B. happy C. astonished D. worried

5. After the accident, his admission to the hospital became inevitable

A. welcome B. dangerous C. safe D.
unavoidable

6. The teachers resisted attempts to reduce their pay.

A. welcomed B. fought C. allowed D.
refuted

7. When the contractor reached roofing level there was stagnation because
of lack of logistics.
A. stories B. buildings C. building materials D.
workers

8. Merchants visited Gold Coast with missionaries.

A. pastors B. governments C. traders D.
soldiers

9. The headmaster was dismissed for incompetence.

A. lack of faith B. lack of good will C.
inefficiency
D. lack of competition

10. His hostility towards the visitors brought disagreement.

A. praise B. hospitality C. hatred D.
condemnation
67
Z 58. SYNONYMS

1. The doctor was so dependable in his punctuality that we soon looked up

to his coming at 8.
A. sly B. plain C. adorable D.
reliable

2. Weather at the poles can be so inclement that keeping alive becomes an

achievement.
A. enjoyable B. fascinating C. nice
D. harsh

3. After admitting guilt the robber pleaded for clemency.

A. cement B. stronger relation C. mercy D.
joy

4. His incivility soon cost him his stay in Europe.

A. kindness B. wickedness C. impoliteness D.
gentility

5. We were accosted at the hotel by three harlots.

A. messengers B. receptionists’ C. workers D.
prostitutes

6. All that the manager said at the meeting was false.

A. failure B. successful C. unclean
D. untrue

7. You can tidy up the place 30 minutes before the show starts.
A. dress up B. decorate C. correct D.
clean

8. We made a single file in wait for the bus.

A. tool B. an argument C. queue
D. show

9. He vacated his office after it was discovered he had embezzled a large

sum of money.
A. closed B. left C. recovered D.
re-painted

10. He was looking for a job but we had none.

A. change B. toil C. employment D.
money.

68
Z 59. SYNONYMS
1. The pupils were advised not to hoot at weak children.
A. beat B. cheat C. boo D. insult

2. The referee was biased against them.

A. was fair B. discriminated C. fought D.
got angry

3. The painter made a botch of the work I gave him.

A. spoiled B. did well C. finished D.
discontinued

4. His temperament was the bane of his character.

A. weakness B. good part C. strongest D.
odd part

5. The woman covered her boobs.

A. self B. buttocks C. virginal D.
breasts.

6. After the war his house was left in ruins.

A. rebuilt B. controlled C. empty D.
destroyed

7. The police quizzed him about the missing money.

A. chased B. interrogated C. missed D.
beat

8. You cannot rely on your friend for everything.

A. see B. depend C. expect D.
advise

9. Houseflies are roving insects.

A. bad B. dangerous C. roaming D.
disease carrying

10. The teacher gave us a clue as to what the answer was.

A. click B. answer C. hint D. plan

69
Z 60. SYNONYMS

1. We carted the goods to the lorry park.

A. gave B. moved C. collected D.
covered

2. The cops took him into custody.

 A. men B. tugs C. police D.
manager

3. We couldn’t cope with all that much work.

A. help B. handle C. change D. plan

4. She gave us sugar cum gari.

A. and B. in C. over
D. without

5. Shirley appeared on stage clad in camisole.

A. dressed B. talking C. playing D.
surrounded

6. After adolescence many fend for themselves.

A. pay B. protect C. look after D.
educate

7. Some cars exhaust pipes emit fumes that pollute the air.
A. exchange B. discharge C. dislocate
D. produce

8. Because of fear some children avoid sleeping in darkness.

A. danger B. fright C. laziness D.
love

9. It is not fair to rob Peter to pay Paul.

A. clean B. just C. clever
D. nice

10. At Christmas the lumber jack felled the tree.

A. decorated B. cut down C. pruned D.
planted

70
Z 61. OPPOSITES

1. The enterprise was a big success.

A. joy B. flop C. game D. business

2. The evil that men do lives after them.

A. good B. patience C. memory D. waste

3. She ate a lot of rice.

A. cooked B. puked C. served D.
devoured
4. She was very ambivalent in her choice.
A. unsure B. decided C. undecided D. clean

5. She was very fretful when they arrived.

A. easy B. difficult C. calm D. nice

6. Wendy told us a strange story.

A. good B. unfamiliar C. familiar D.
plain

7. The kids hid the incident.

A. covered B. discovered C. revealed D. fold
often

8. The children were playing in the open.

A. arguing B. debating C. fighting D.
chatting

9. You cannot add yours to mine.

A. exchange B. subtract from C. adhere D.
collate

10. Three soldiers were maimed in the battle.

A. destroyed B. challenged C. unhurt D.
fired

71
Z 62. OPPOSITES

1. Some people practice polygamy.

A. polythene B. monogamy C. mono color D.
fair

2. One man’s food is another man’s poison.

A. game B. sadness C. nosh D. josh

3. We enjoyed much music at the party.

A. noise B. silence C. play
D. food

4. Humans reproduce through sexual means.

A. sexless B. asexual C. sexy D.
sex

5. The headmaster was very severe with the students.

A. lovely B. harsh C. considerate D.
plain
6. Chimpanzee is believed by some to be the ancestor of modern man.
A. progenitor B. descendants’ C. child
D. father

7. It is often profitable to work hard.

A. unfruitful B. fruitful C. good D.
bad

8. We met a pretty woman in the studio.

A. kind B. ugly C. beautiful D. dull

9. Some diseases have become prevalent among the youth.

A. common B. rare C. painful D.
resistant

10. Hilary prevented the children from entering the hall.

A. allowed B. disallowed C. advised D.
talked against

72
Z 63. OPPOSITES

1. All that she wrote was illegible.

A. unclear B. legitimate C. clear D.
straight-forward

2. He gorged himself with food.

A. starved - of B. fed - with C. allowed - to D.
gulped - up

3. Ghanaians are discontent with their present level of development.

A. insincere B. satisfied C. dissatisfied
D. sincere

4. They are in a feud.

A. party B. quarrel C. problem D. fever

5. Our chance of success was great.

A. high B. weak C. common D. uncommon

6. They dislike playing tennis in school.

A. like B. have C. hate D. trust

7. The animal you saw is alive.

A. asleep B. awake C. lively D. dead
8. The manager showed us some fake currency.
A. correct B. genuine C. plain D. nice

9. They sacked the aliens from the country.

A. stranger B. citizens’ C. troublesome lads D.
settlers

10. The aborigines are engaged in a fight.

A. owners’ B. settlers’ C. losers D.
leaders

73
Z 64. OPPOSITES

1. The devil you know is better than the ............ you don’t know.
A. pastor B. angel C. paramour D.
Satan

2. The medium provided answers for any general questions.

A. broad B. narrow C. specific D.
social

3. He was goaded into starting the fight by his elder brother.

A. encouraged B. discouraged C. persuaded D.
aided

4. He is now a very rich man.

A. great B. lowly C. scared D. scant

5. Henry’s parents respect him a lot.

A. grandparents’ B. friends’ C. children D.
nieces

6. It is normal to expect your wife to cook for you.

A. genuine B. unusual C. good D.
forbidden

7. A very weak current passed through the wire.

A. straight B. light C. strong D.
broad

8. His enthusiasm is on the wane after the first disappointment.

A. increase B. low C. wall D.
pure

9. A wide road soon showed up before us.

A. narrow B. close C. broad D. sloping
10. The two workers are kinsmen.
A. royals’ B. servants’ C. unrelated D.
strong

74
Z 65. OPPOSITES

1. You are at risk if you smoke.

A. in danger B. aware C. safe D. unsure

2. You will reap what you...........................

A. produce B. repair C. sow D. sew

3. Dankwa rolled the mat and left with it.

A. role B. folded C. spread D.
carried

4. Do not be rude to your peers.

A. nice B. kind C. respectful D.
disrespectful

5. The new pastor obfuscated the issues.

A. clarified B. changed C. absolved D. connected

6. In explaining matters of such nature, we have to be objective.

A. calm B. sinful C. subjective D.
sincere

7. Some of the students I talked to quit smoking.

A. left B. commenced C. changed
D. stopped

8. Danso entered the room in a fit of rage.

A. calmness B. calamity C. anger D.
certainty

9. It is very rare to find gay pastors in Africa.

A. uncommon B. common C. frightful D. good

10. The shoes turned out to be rather affordable.

A. cheap B. costly C. fitting D. too
big
75
Z 66. OPPOSITES

1. The boat soon sank in the ocean.

A. moved B. stagnated C. floated D.
shifted

2. Home accidents often result in only slight injuries.

A. small B. serious C. lacerated D.
painful

3. Juana fought with the landlord.

A. prayed B. played C. quarreled D. remained

4. John fought against the landlord.

A. forward B. with C. at D. over

5. Diana had a lot of fun after the match.

A. partying B. enjoyment C. caution D.
sorrow

6. We had to take in polluted air at the factory.

A. plain B. pure C. impure D. plenty
of

7. The jug was completely filled.

A. satisfied B. emptied C. collected D.
bored

8. Donkor gave so much money.

A. took B. gathered C. saw D. reached

9. A sow’s hind legs must be firm before crossing it.

A. moving B. movable C. fore D. long

10. The horse cart is now at a halt.

A. stationery B. stationary C. mobile D.
stagnant

76
Z 67. OPPOSITES

1. The butcher hacked it with a blunt knife.

A. long B. short C. sharp D. big

2. The knife was found stuck in corn dough.

A. cut into B. removed from
C. chopped into D. sliced up

3. This action of yours will certainly hurt Ana.

A. please B. cause C. affect D. displace

4. Their foster parent was very firm with them.

A. kind B. weak C. wicked D. straight forward

5. It is now fashionable to grow long finger nails.

A. pare B. nurse C. choose D. decorate

6. He is now at par with his older friends.

A. struggling with B. straggling behind
C. against D. in love with

7. The airplane plunged into the blue.

A. moved B. retreated C. rose D. dived

8. Who is a fool?
A. wise B. dull C. stupid
D. lazy

9. We thought it was a simple process.

A. sample B. compound C. complicated
D. dull

10. Reckless fellows seldom succeed in life.

A. dangerous B. intelligent C. sincere D.
careful

77
Z 68. OPPOSITES

1. The secretary recorded all the messages.

A. printed B. deleted C. collected D. produced

2. We shall take note of his past behavior.

A. future B. late C. collective D.
mutual

3. His recollection of the event helped us to find another solution.

 A. collection B. recreation C. remembrance D.
forgetfulness

4. Women are by far more gregarious

A. sociable B. recluse C. generous D. simple

5. Willy could not recognize his own sister.

A. remember B. make out C. forget D. lie to

6. The priest was very sincere.

A. honest B. silence C. repentant D.
dishonest

7. He got much honor by climbing mount Everest.

A. admiration B. disrespect C. hatred
D. praise

8. The figure is clear but I can’t see it’s..............

A. disfigure B. figurine C. image D.
picture

9. There was some sugar at the top.

A. low B. middle C. cover D. bottom

10. We tried to make the situation better.

A. good B. bad C. bitter D. worse

78
Z 69. OPPOSITES

1. Our country imports a lot of manufactured goods.

A. produces B. consumes C. promotes D. exports

2. Natural products are extracted in the primary industry.

A. normal B. abnormal C. godly D.
artificial

3. The doctors declared the man impotent.

A. strong B. weak C. potential D.
fertile

4. Nothing is impossible for God to do.

A. possible B. kind C. probable D.
plausible

5. Our work was hampered by his activities.

A. changed B. aided C. hindered D. controlled
6. We did not support his radical ideas.
A. conservative B. racial C. anti racial D.
collective

7. After the demonstration, the students become rebellious.

A. prudent B. obedient C. clever
D. dull

8. Prudent children know what advice is good.

A. agreeable B. wise C. stupid D.
rebellious

9. The party was very entertaining.

A. great B. lowly C. boring D.
interesting

10. All the opening of the ceremony he was around.

A. beginning B. end C. close by D. awards

79
Z 70. OPPOSITES

1. Plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

A. Nitrogen B. oxygen C. calcium D.
phosphorous

2. She lampooned the doctor in public.

A. praised B. showed C. corrected D. lowered

3. The rain deposited large amounts of sand on the river bed.

A. left B. eroded C. placed D.
showed

4. We have the right to play during break.

A. left B. sincerely C. wrong D.
responsibility

5. My uncle is a teetotaler.
A. tea seller B. tea buyer C. sot D. hog

6. A harmful drug was discovered in his luggage.

A. harmless B. dangerous C. serious D. super

7. Thomas was doubtful about the truth of the matter.

A. uncertain B. unsure C. certain D.
known
8. Idle hands are not welcome in our school.
A. lazy B. hard C. industrious D.
jumpy

9. Doctors have been able to separate the chemicals.

A. condone B. mix C. miss D. programme

10. He is the most loved actor in the industry.

A. less B. more C. better D.
least

80
Z 71. ESSAYS - DESCRIPTIVE

1. My Father

2. My Mother

3. My Sister

4. My Brother

5. My Best Friend

6. My School

7. My Friends School

8. My Home

9. My House

10. My Church
81
Z 72. ESSAYS - NARRATIVE

1. The Day I Will Never Forget

2. A Visit To The Zoo

3. A Journey I Have Made

4. A Visit To The Hospital

5. What I Do On Sundays

6. A Typical Day In My Life

7. The Holidays I Spent At My Aunts

8. How I Will Spend A Gift Of One Million Cedis

9. The Work I Will Do In Future

10. My Last Birthday Party

82
Z 73. ESSAYS - ARGUMENTATIVE

1. A Boy And A Girl, Who Is Better?

2. Argue For Or Against The Motion: Boarding Schools Are Better Than Day
 Schools

3. A Farmer And A Doctor, Who Is More Important To The Community?

4. Teenage Pregnancy: Who Is To Blame, Parents or Teachers?

5. Whose Is The Child, Mother Or Father?

6. Housewives And Working - Mothers, Who contribute More To The Family?

7. Parents Or Teachers: Who Are To Blame For Indiscipline In Children?

8. A Teacher And A Farmer, Who Is More Important?

9. Animals And Plants: Which Are More Beneficial To Man?

10. Religion Or Science: Which Has Done More Good Than Harm?

83
Z 74. ESSAYS - LETTERS (FRIENDLY)

1. Write a letter to your sister abroad asking her to pick you to that
country.

2. Write a letter to your best friend inviting them to your birthday party.

3. Write a letter to your younger sister at home (you are in boarding

house) advising her to be obedient and respectful to your parents.

4. You have heard your sister is sick in her boarding school but for some
reason you are unable to visit her. Write a letter to her.

5. Write a letter to your friend showing them your house.

6. Write a letter to your friend in another school describing your school

to them.

7. Your best friend has reached puberty. Write a letter of advice to them.
8. Write a letter to your cousin in another town telling him about a book
you’ve read.

9. You paid a visit to your friend last weekend and on leaving forgot your
spectacles in their house. Write a letter to them showing where it is
and how it should be sent to you.

10. You spent the last vacation in your uncle’s house. Write a letter to
any of his children showing appreciation and telling them about your
return
journey.

84
Z 75. ESSAYS - LETTERS (FORMAL)

1. You’ve seen an advertisement in a newspaper about a job you fit. Write

an
application for the joB.

2. You could not go to school for two straight days in the previous week.
Write a letter to the head teaher explaining your absence.

3. You have just been chosen by the school authorities as the school
prefect. Write a letter of appreciation.

4. Write a letter to the assemblyman in your area drawing his attention to

some of the grave problems being faced by the community.

5. Write a letter to the National Daily newspaper discussing an important

problem in the nation.

6. Write a letter to the headmaster of your school drawing his attention to

some of the problems in the school. Suggest solutions.

7. As the school prefect, the headmistress has instructed you to write to

invite another school for a football match. Go ahead.

8. You are the secretary of a youth organization in your locality. Write

a letter to the chairman of the group telling him why some members are
not punctual at meetings. Suggest remedies.

9. You have not paid your school fees two months into the term. Write an
explanatory letter to the head teacher so that he may be lenient with
you.
10. Write a letter to the head teacher of your school arguing for a change
in break time.

85
Z 76. ESSAYS - LETTERS (SEMI - FORMAL)
1. Write a letter to your elder sister, begging her to teach you how to
prepare the food you like best.

2. Write a letter to your father, who resides in another town, pleading

that your school fees’ arrears be settled in good time.

3. Write a letter to your uncle, asking for permission to spend the

Christmas holidays with him.

4. You are spending vacation in a rural area with your aunt. Write a
letter to your parents in town, telling them about some of the
peculiarities of the rural area.

5. Your elder cousin is staying in a rural area, has finished J.S.S. and
wants to migrate to an urban community to seek job. Write them a
letter of advice that they remain in the village.

6. Write a letter to your parents from a boarding school to your home,

explaining to them, why you want to become a day student.

7. Your elder sister is in S.S.S. 3 and likes roaming about late in the
evening. Write her a letter giving her at least 3 good reasons why you
think she should change that habit.

8. Your father’s friend is a teacher. He has offered to teach you after

school in his house three hundred meters away from your residence. You’d
rather have it in your home. Write to tell him your mind.

9. Your father works in a different town from where you and your mother
stay. Write him a letter informing him about a malady that has befallen
your mother.

10. Write a letter to your father abroad explaining to him why you did not
fare well in your terminal exam and suggest to him he should help you do
better next term.

86
Z 76. ESSAYS - EXPOSITORY

1. How I Prepare My Favorite Dish

2. Describe the Aboakyir Festival

3. What is an automobile?
4. The Way To A Popular Radio Station, From Kejetia.

5. Write On The Topic: What I Know About The Idea Of Witchcraft.

6. Write On The Topic: Indiscipline In Our Schools.

7. Indiscipline On Our Roads

8. Child Labor

9. What Is The Biggest Problem In Modern Ghana?

10. The Importance Of The Clergy In Nation Building.

87
Z 78. ESSAYS - MIXED TOPICS

1. Your uncle has bought a car to drive to work. Write a letter to him
cautioning him on how to be safe on the road.

2. Describe a local festival you’ve witnessed.

3. A Visit To The Market

4. A Funny Person I Know

5. A Narrow Escape

6. Write A Letter To Your Cousin Relating To Them An Interesting Film You

Watched.

7. An Accident That Occurred In My Home.

8. A Motor Accident I witnessed.

9. An Excursion I Took Part In.

10. A Day In The Life Of A Driver’s Mate.

88
Z 79. ESSAYS - LETTERS (SEMI - FORMAL)

1. Write a letter to your pen-pal in another country telling him about a

local festival.

2. You have passed the B. E. C. E. Write a letter to a Secondary

(Senior) School seeking admission.

3. Who is more important; A Farmer or A Doctor?

4. A Book I Read

5. Why do you want to go to Senior Secondary School and not learn a trade
after J.S.S.?

6. My Uncle.

7. What I want to do in future.

8. Write a letter to a newspaper telling of a serious environmental issue

that needs attention in your area.

9. Write a letter to your class teacher explaining why you cannot report to
school next Monday.

10. What I would do if I were the chief of my town.

89
Z 80. ESSAYS - OBJECTIVES

1. The following are the parts of an essay. Arrange them in the correct
sequence: conclusion, main body, introduction.

2. Arrange the ff. parts of a formal letter in the appropriate order:

addressors address, salutation, body, introduction, addressees address,
conclusion, date, heading, subscription.

3. Mention the parts of an informal letter arranged correctly.

4. Which of the following letters is also called business letter?

A. formal B. semi-formal C. informal D. friendly

5. Which type of letter has this example conclusion?

Your friend,
Kofi Mensah.

6. Which type of letter should better have a signature?

7. An essay which talks about an incident is called:

A. Descriptive B. Narrative C. Argumentative D.
Expository

8. State two punctuation marks that always occur at the end of and the
beginning of sentences.

9. State two instances in which we need to use comma.

10. Write a typical address for a friendly letter with the correct
punctuation and date.

90
Z 81. QUESTION TAGS

1. They have responded...

2. We might declare our stand...

3. You are fine...

4. They weren’t dancing in my presence...

5. She forgot to play it hard...

6. People know you well...

7. She remember we are friends...

8. Cecilia told us to eat...

9. She has no love for the children...

10. Daniel was not allowed to climb...

91
Z 82. SYNONYMS

1. His useless talk made us bored.

A. noise B. matter C. eloquence D.
rhetoric

2. The occupant of the new bungalow is my friend.

A. owner B. tenant C. landlord D.
resident

3. The engineers disengaged the engine from the caboose van.

A. joined B. repaired C. separated D.
divided

4. A minute amount of chocolate was discovered on his carpet.

A. sweet B. small C. huge D. immense

5. After observing him for a while, the coach included him in the team.
 A. training B. helping C. watching D.
teaching

6. Even in Ghana you can prosper by working hard enough.

A. correct B. endow C. be successful D.
show

7. Inept workers are not employed here.

A. strong B. weak C. clumsy D.
unskilled

8. Inedible food is often poisonous as well.

A. sour B. sweet but spiked C. Unsuitable to eat
D. bitter but healthy

9. Dancing in class is proscribed in school.

A. agreeable B. dangerous C. noisome
D. banned

10. His father coddles him at home.

A. blows him hot and cold B. treats him too pleasantly
C. teaches him many things D. trains

92
Z 83. USE EITHER “many” or “much”

1. We met ........................ soldiers on our way home.

2. They paid.................... money for the jacket.

3. You need.................... fuel for a tank.

4. ............................. water spilled on the dinning floor.

5. ............................ slices of yam had to be dumped.

6. ............................ rice was eaten at the party.

7. We paid for .............................. bottles of wine.

8. ................................ gallons of kerosene got wasted.

9. Miriam got ..................... flowers for Moses.

10. .............................. of the intelligence of Moses was innate.

93
Z 84. SYNONYMS

1. It is needful to paste every morning before you talk to strangers.

A. essential B. neatness C. great D.
pleasant

2. We got all we wanted from the mart.

A. market B. house C. school
D. library

3. A specific number was given to us for the occasion.

A. particular B. special C. nominal D. long

4. If you mash cooked potatoes we will eat.

A. polish B. collect C. buy D. crush

5. The children yearned to return home.

A. longed B. refused C. prayed D. agreed

6. It is not good to pamper one’s children.

A. coddle B. teach C. maltreat D.
play with

7. The teacher is supposed to impart his knowledge to his class.

A. transfer B. impact C. hide D.
polish

8. The police controlled the number entering the stadium.

A. countered B. prevented C. allowed D.
regulated

9. He is cock-sure of the answers he provided.

A. aware B. ambivalent C. confident D.
afraid

10. The dialogue went on for hours.

A. training B. discussion C. learning D.
school
94
Z 82. ANSWER TAGS

1. God isn’t in Heaven. Is he?

A. Yes, he is B. Yes, he isn’t
C. No, he is D. No, he has

2. Fufu is a traditional dish, isn’t it?

A. No, it is B. No, it hasn’t
C. Yes, it isn’t D. Yes, it is

3. She said the dog isn’t yours. Didn’t she?

A. Yes, it is B. No, she isn’t
C. No, she did D. No, she didn’t

4. We are aware of the programme

A. Yes, we were B. Yes, we aren’t
C. No, we’re not D. No, we are.

5. She’s lost her mind. Hasn’t she?

A. No, she is not B. Yes, she hasn’t
C. No, she hasn’t D. No, she has.

6. They may not know we are here.

A. Yes, they know B. No, they know not
C. Yes, they mayn’t D. No, they mayn’t

7. Aren’t you the one who told the lie?

A. No, I didn’t? B. Yes, I did not
C. No, I’m not D. Yes, I didn’t

8. Many people don’t like you. Do they?

A. No, they don’t B. Yes, I know
C. Yes, they are D. Yes, they don’t

9. John’s brother is a mechanic.

A. No, he isn’t B. No, he does
C. No, he doesn’t D. Yes, he does

10. We know you are a cheat.

A. Yes, you don’t B. No, you don’t
C. Yes, you aren’t D. Yes, I’m not
Z 86. SYNONYMS

1. He is imitating his father.

A. copying B. resembles C. controlling
D. practicing

2. She brought the message at twelve O’clock.

A. copy B. massage C. news D. doctrine

3. This branch of the supermarket sells many things.

A. zone B. group C. location
D. department

4. She immersed her clothes in the solution.

A. collected B. dipped C. recovered D.
drew

5. It is immoral to yawn in public without covering your mouth.

A. ambiguous B. socially inappropriate
C. publicly confusing D. personally rewarding

6. John shredded the document.

A. covered B. printed C. tore
D. forwarded

7. She shut the door and left.

A. opened B. closed C. left a jar
D. hung

8. You cannot force me into accepting that offer.

A. allow B. prohibit C. coerce D.
usser

9. She crushed the stone into smaller particles.

A. groomed B. heated C. ground D. cut

10. The whole incident is still shrouded in secrecy.

A. told B. allowed C. covered D. sang

96
Z 87. IDIOMS

1. Kofi attended to nature’s call. This means Kofi.

A. slept B. wept C. took a nap D. went to urinate

2. The teacher admonished us not to call younger students names.

This means we were advised not to:
A. beat B. tease C. bully D. fight
3. To our surprise, the exam was a cake walk.
A. very easy B. rather difficult C. wide ranging
D. unfamiliar

4. He gave a lengthy speech but I am still at a loss as to what his main

aim is.
A. aware B. confused C. happy D. unhappy

5. Some parliamentarians threw in their lot with the executive.

A. shunned B. supported C. allowed D. conferred
with

6. The manager gave him the elbow for revealing company secrets.
A. stopped B. sacked C. promoted
D. liked

7. From his behavior we thought he had lost his mind.

A. forgotten B. become crazy
C. died D. become dangerous

8. Kofi runs errands for the manager. This means Kofi is

A. messenger B. secretary
C. assistant manager D. troublesome

9. The head teacher gave us a raw deal. This means the head teacher was:
A. honest with us B. inconsiderate
C. industrious D. hostile

10. When they ran out of fuel, they called for help.
A. saw B. got short of
C. washed D. used

97

Z 88. SYNONYMS

1. He jeopardized our plans for the team.

A. boosted B. corrected C. enhanced D.
endangered

2. The teachers were jealous of his position.

A. admiring B. envious C. aware D. happy

3. His plans were foiled by the rain.

A. spoiled B. enhanced C. prepared D.
controlled

4. The hero chased the villain till the end of the film.
A. killer B. star C. master D.
writer

5. Viewers were very happy with the concert.

A. audience B. spectators’ C. characters D.
performers
6. He told his audience about his ordeal.
A. listeners’ B. spectators’ C. viewers D.
friends

7. Youngsters are often vigorous.

A. happy B. thoughtful C. worried
D. energetic

8. The long walk enfeebled the children.

A. strengthened B. suffered C. weakened D.
encouraged

9. The manager endorsed his attitude towards the project.

A. rejected B. approved C. remembered D.
advised against

10. His forces were subdued by the army.

A. fought B. invaded C. challenged D. conquered.

98
Z 89. SYNONYMS

1. The pregnant woman soon filled the chamber pot with spitum.
A. pot B. potty C. cook-ware D. bedroom

2. The seamstress stitched the cut quickly.

A. sewed B. sowed C. braided D. dyed

3. Juliet cracked the math’s questions easily.

A. solved B. challenged C. started D.
finished

4. His uncle has become quite crabby of fate .

A. happy B. unhappy C. easily annoyed D.
quite

5. If you hone your skills you can cook that dish too.
A. prepare B. improve C. recollect D. repair

6. The teachers donated their salary to charity.

A. collected B. gifted C. shared D. increased

7. The benefits of extended family system include help that may come from
members.
A. short falls B. advantages C. disadvantages
D. challenges.
8. Presently only forty students are here.
A. soon B. latter C. now D. present

9. The doctor called on other organizations to emulate their kindness.

A. do B. learn C. remember D. received

10. Our school teacher expressed much happiness at the doctor’s kindness.
A. showed B. concealed C. left D.
knew

99
Z 90. SYNONYMS

1. The current situation does not allow cheats to exploit anyone.

A. present B. last C. known
D. proper

2. Regarding the war, the minister had nothing to say.

A. concerning B. avoiding C. instead of D. in
addition to

3. Who will provide logistics for the kids’ training?

A. service B. materials C. advice D.
know how

4. Tourism brings technology to the country of destination.

A. foreign exchange B. whites C. know how D.
investment

5. Their performance was enhanced by the training.

A. dampened B. helped C. impeded D.
controlled

6. Workers often remit monies to their parents annually.

A. yearly B. always C. daily D.
seldom

7. She appealed to her father for more money.

A. begged B. reminded C. told D.
preferred

8. He was warned to stop harassing young women in that market.

A. cheating B. playing with C. worrying D.
raping

9. The minister commended the market women for their patience.

A. charged B. praised C. told D.
shamed
10. His response to the question was absurd.
A. responsibility B. answer C. knowledge D.
refusal

100
Z 91. SYNONYMS

1. The illustration shows the young Jesus in a manger.

A. develops B. depicts C. is remissness of
D. recollects

2. The program was planned by Mr. Owusu.

A. told B. designed C. collected D. offered

3. Some traders enrich themselves through corruption.

A. make rich B. deprive C. control D.
cheat

4. Large sums of money were stolen from the company’s treasury.

A. coffers B. office C. manager D.
garage

5. Jesus said it is more difficult for a wealthy man to enter the Kingdom
of God than a carmel to pass through a needle’s eyes.
A. affluent B. poor C. silent D.
sad

6. The outline of his drawing is in pencil.

A. completion B. boarder C. beginning D. painting

7. The distinction between the two items was unclear.

A. majority B. difference C. distance D.
weight

8. An exhibition of made-in - Ghana goods is currently going on

at Prempeh Assembly Hall.
A. display B. competition C. challenge D.
production

9. The policeman was slightly injured in the melee.

A. seriously B. mildly C. quiet D.
plainly

10. Virtually everyone was absent from the meeting.

A. almost B. generally C. indeed D.
except
101
Z 92. SYNONYMS

1. Whiles his colleagues were learning, he was fooling about.

A. teachers B. mates C. juniors D.
competitors

2. That section of the river is not for fishing.

A. tributary B. confluence C. part
D. depth

3. She organized an impressive party for the school children.

A. Candid B. splendid C. school D.
nice

4. There is now a bridge to connect the two towns on either side of river
Tonto.
A. control B. connote C. join
D. divide

5. You can embroider your coat with the new design.

A. change B. decorate C. plan D.
paint

6. A popular politician challenged the president.

A. kind B. nice C. famous D.
fine

7. Mr. Olusegun is a prominent member of the board.

A. important B. proper C. poor D. rich

8. Similar matters were discussed yesterday.

A. different B. important C. proper
D. like

9. She clearly objects to your new ideas.

A. likes B. supports C. permits
D. opposed

10. Diversity among the members is understood.

A. support B. agreement C. differences D.
concordance
102
Z 93. SYNONYMS

1. She combined the two ingredients to arrive at her new-found dish.

A. separated B. cooked C. joined D. boiled

2. Their internal troubles were not revealed until I arrived.

A. overt B. covert C. inside
D. outside

3. The two banks have now been amalgamated

A. settled B. joined C. sold
D. bought

4. It is easy to do it this way.

A. difficult B. less difficult C.
essay D. good

5. The foreign company acquired many assets.

A. changed B. got C. sold D.
gave

6. You cannot obtain so much money with so little.

A. give B. acquire C. over look
D. bring

7. Tourists bring fresh expertise into the country.

A. technology B. enterprise C. money D.
goods

8. You better advise yourself before challenging such a tough guy.

A. good B. skilled C. strong
D. weak

9. The two friends joined the competition.

A. show B. debate C. challenge
D. game

10. Her eyes gleamed at me.

A. shone B. shinned C. fluttered
D. winked

103
Z 94. SYNONYMS
1. Do not underrate the kids, else they will overtake you.
A. underestimate B. challenge C. compete with D. fight

2. The religious teacher emphasized the importance of abstinence from sex.

A. showed B. taught C. thought D. stressed

3. He cautioned all participants to stay away from casual sex.

A. members of the opposite sex
B. young and boisterous members of society
C. those who took part
D. opponents

4. His success encouraged us to start ours.

A. advised B. advice C. discouraged D.
inspired

5. During foggy mornings vision is limited.

A. sight B. water C. weather D.
danger

6. A slight error on your part can spoil the whole show

A. absence B. mistake C. cover up D. weak

7. I want you to register whatever goes on between us.

A. remember B. tell C. record D.
listen to

8. The essence of the clergy is that they give hope to those who have
despaired.
A. danger B. knowledge C. impotence D.
significance

9. His mode of operations was alien to us.

A. Sight B. method C. range D.
speed

10. Mobile units were deployed to help them.

A. good B. superior C. moveable D.
great

104
Z 95. SYNONYMS

1. He was enlisted in the Ghana Army because of his qualification.

A. admitted B. sacked C. penalized D.
reported

2. The nurse gave him pain - killers to ameliorate his condition.

A. worsen B. change C. better D.
jeopardize

3. In his plight he needed much assistance.

A. fight B. problem C. demeanor D.
offer
4. Night goggles boost the wearers vision at night.
A. change B. control C. improve D.
slight

5. We embarked on the journey at six.

A. counted B. started C. planned D. charted

6. The activities of chain-saw operators cause deforestation.

A. operations B. management C. trouble D. worry

7. Smugglers often possess large sums of cash.

A. need B. trade C. have D.
get

8. The practice of illegal sand winning can cause massive erosion.

A. situation B. management C. control D.
activity

9. The manager differed the meeting until March.

A. differentiated B. postponed C. cancelled D.
changed

10. She wondered at how anyone could climb such a high mountain.
A. panicked B. marveled C. contended D.
refuted

105
Z 96. SYNONYMS

1. It is estimated that thousands of birds migrate across the Atlantic

yearly.
A. allowed B. supposed C. expected D.
welcomed

2. Rural to urban migration deprives villages of youthful farm hands.

A. engagement B. travel C. contact D.
employment

3. Your clothes differ from mine.

A. are dissimilar to B. look like C. resemble
D. has few bottoms.

4. Disobedient students were punished to deter others from also becoming

delinquent
A. encourage B. discourage C. allow D.
show
5. The warning about smoking was contained in the president’s address to
the students.
A. included B. excluded C. assumed D.
removed

6. The rate of vehicular accidents made it imperative to build a clinic in

the village.
A. urgent B. difficult C. clear D.
dangerous

7. Discipline should be instilled in all children.

A. skill B. obedience C. hard work D.
laziness

8. If you don’t see progress in the students, you may sack the head
teacher.
A. difference B. concord C. improvement D.
change

9. Two masons were required by the company.

A. sacked B. admitted C. employed D.
wanted

10. Commercial cars pay higher taxes than others

A. working B. business C. private D.
company

106
Z 97. SYNONYMS

1. The whole team was dismissed after the accident.

A. changed B. sacked C. admitted D.
warned

2. They corrupted the young minds with pornography.

A. permitted B. stole C. cheated D.
depraved

3. The soldiers denied them food for four days.

A. gave B. prepared C. deprived D.
depraved

4. In the mist of the misunderstanding she rose and made a rather long
speech about reconciliation.
A. disagreement B. understatement C. team D.
meeting

5. Nobody can dispute the fact that I am an old soldier.

A. support B. deny C. against
D. report

6. Ten soldiers constructed a new bridge.

A. destroyed B. repaired C. built
D. pulled

7. A drowning man clenches at a straw.

 A. hits B. chases C. corners
D. grabs

8. We heard screams from the farm.

A. stories B. shouts C. laughs D.
jokes

9. You cannot achieve success if you’re lazy.

A. make B. bring C. win D.
put

10. Some doctors breed different varieties of butterflies.

A. show B. collect C. rear D.
approve of

107
Z 98 SYNONYMS

1. My father bought me humorous story books.

A. sad B. funny C. serious D. false

2. My new dress is a fad.

A. fashionable B. long C. beautiful D.
bad

3. She said she had got a fashionable ring.

A. Snazzy B. genuine C. fake D.
beautiful

4. The metal expanded quickly when heated.

A. broke B. became malleable C. enlarged D. shrunk

5. After eating at the restaurant the couple asked about their bill.
A. bale B. change C. cost D. surplus

6. There is ample proof that they stole the dog.

A. knowledge B. evidence C. truth D. news

7. If you draw closer you will see clearer.

A. closed B. in C. nearer D. further

8. The concert turned out to be a flop.

A. success B. splendid C. failure D.
depraving

9. The penultimate member was stopped from entering because the tickets
were finished.
A. last B. first C. second D. last but one
10. His backers refused to allow us to talk to him.
A. members B. sponsors C. supporters D. followers

108
99 SYNONYMS

1. He is looking forward to receiving a prize at the awards ceremony.

A. grateful to B. expecting to C. aware of D.
happy to

2. She apologized for her disobedience.

A. said sorry B. was punished C. paid dearly D.
repented

3. We need assistance from the authorities.

A. management B. help C. money D.
logistics

4. William started the quest for money long ago.

A. wanton B. won’t C. search D.
managing

5. The two trucks collided at the junction.

A. crashed B. met C. dispersed D. loaded

6. A renowned writer confirmed the story.

A. improved B. famous C. filled D.
fast

7. The congregation listened to the sermon.

A. spectators B. audience C. worshippers
D. prayers

8. The sermon was about repentance.

A. story B. drama c preaching D. game

9. They channeled all their effort into trading.

A. directed B. changed C. valued D. called

10. He refused to listen to our plea.

A. story B. begging C. welcome D. pardon

109
Z 100 SYNONYMS

1. She was pardoned of her sins.

A. punished B. forgiven C. chastised D. left

2. You must all strive to achieve your aim.

 A. pay B. buy C. struggle D. consider

3. They presented a bag of sugar to the orphans.

A. gave B. collected C. saw D. acknowledged

4. Managers should motivate their workers with high pay.

A. increase B. encourage C. tease D.
put off

5. Farmers produce are often bought at cheap prices.

A. trade B. work C. present D. goods

6. Pastor Amoco charged his congregation to shun bad behavior.

A. commanded B. remembered C. begged D.
prayed for

7. The minister intimated that the construction work had begun.

A. revealed B. refused C. denied D.
saw

8. An intimate family member told us the truth.

A. close B. precious C. high D.
leading

9. The spread of pornography is a menace to good character and morality.

A. threat B. backing C. goodness D.
failure

10. The head teacher admonished the students to repent.

A. learn hard B. support good behavior
C. change their partners D. turn over a new leaf

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Z 101 HOMOPHONES

1. She took her plait / plate to the pantry for more food.

2. After the match I felt my uncle / ankle hurt.

3. Ants / aunts like crawling towards sugar.

4. She plucked a poppy / puppy leaf and presented it to the winner.

5. All the pupils / pupils’ had their books stolen.

6. She made a pan / pun on the words in order to obfuscate her audience.

7. She is taller than / done anyone of them.

8. We left the spectacles on the window pane / pain.

9. If you err / air, the whole program will be in jeopardy.

10. Citizens have the write / right to vote.

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Z 102 HOMOPHONES

1. His funeral rights / rites were performed recently.

2. During break / brake time we met the students.

3. The rat hid in the burrow but it’s tail / tale stuck out.

4. Some peoples / people’s goods were stolen.

5. After selling all her wears / wares, she left for her domicile.

6. We advised children to shoe / shoo from the centre.

7. Collins is an expect / expert computer technician.

8. Let’s / less see if you can do it.

9. Let’s / lest I forget, please tell him for me.

10. The seamstress is very good at sewing this type of seem / seam.
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Z 103 HOMOPHONES

1. Write down the three principles / principals of the rule of law.

2. A bee / be has wings and makes honey.

3. You cannot see germs with your naked I / eye.

4. Blood flows in our vain / vein.

5. Kotoko versus / verses Hearts is always a tough match.

6. During the rein / reign of Osei Tutu I Okomfo Anokye become the chief
priest of Ashanti’s.

7. Cannibals eat human / woman flesh.

8. She was tired / tied of waiting for him.

9. The west / worst part of the problem is yet to come.

10. I wood / would rather that I meet him.

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Z 104 HOMOPHONES

1. My response was a definite know / no.

2. This house is haunted by goals / ghosts.

3. The next time I see / sea you, give me a handshake.

4. Too / two heads are better than one.

5. The weather is now fair / fare so we can go out.

6. The they / day I saw you was Sunday.

7. In an hour’s / hours time they should arrive.

8. We put out the frame / flame, but the fire was still smoldering
underneath.

9. They have started collecting tall / toll at the bridge.

10. In order / other to do well, learn hard.

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Z 105 HOMOPHONES

1. A duck / dark lays eggs.

2. An all / owl flew over our heads.

3. His / He’s never content with his share.

4. Many mammals walk on force / fours.

5. When she head / heard the bang she jumped suddenly.

6. When answers are given / giving, exercises become easier than otherwise.

7. My father has been / being a soldier before.

8. Seen / seeing danger, the kids flee.

9. With a little luck / lock you can get grade one.

10. Kofi is a fool / full blooded youngster.

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Z 106 homophones

1. She ate three balls / balls of kenkey.

2. In the absence of food, hungry mice know / now ate paper and like
matter.

3. An ewe / you was sacrificed for the occasion.

4. We burrow / borrow money from money lenders.

5. After taking a peace / piece of cake he could talk well again.

6. The porky / poki story in the bible appears to mean that the evil pigs
all drowned.

7. The pigs had no style / sty when Jesus met them.

8. She is so much of an as / ass that she cannot tell a boy from a girl.

9. The plain / plane truth was told at court.

10. The story you are telling me is quite weird / word.

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Z 107 homophones

1. We took it to the laboratory to verify whether it was a warm / worm or a

snake.

2. Everybody / every body eats through their bucal cavity.

3. The pistil / pistol of a flower is important in pollination.

4. The bark / back of trees is often hewn for medicinal herbs.

5. Could you please pay back the loan / lone you took from the bank before
January?

6. The painter erected the ladder / lather against the wall and
began to climb.

7. She was still in the bath and covered in ladder / lather.

8. The weather / whether is too cold for such light clothing.

9. My belt is made of pure animal lather / leather.

10. You cannot ban / bun someone for a supposed offence not in the
constitution.

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Z 108 HOMOPHONES
1. The drama / drummer we witnessed at the theatre was about forgiveness.

2. The disgruntled child matter / mutter whenever another’s name is called.

3. She kept the child mute / moot with handkerchief tied to his mouth.

4. The motor / motto of America is “In God we trust”.

5. There was a mote / moat around the castle, making it very difficult to
enter.

6. Kweku Ananse fell into a pool / pull of porridge.

7. Whose / who’s the man in black?

8. A civilian can cause / coarse someone to be arrested by the police.

9. We have still not identified the exact cause / course of the

disturbances.

10. I was given a cause / course in psychology.

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Z 109 HOMOPHONES

1. He won / one the bet three times in a row.

2. Counsel / cancel for the prosecution begged the court to adjourn the
case.

3. I want you to fill / feel the box with as much oil as you can lay hands
on.

4. Anyone who does not here / hear me may draw nearer.

5. Hi / high, can I speak to you?

6. He’s / his the owner of the club house.

7. His / hiss is the one over there.

8. If you pause / puss for a while you will see the difference clearly.

9. An orchid / orchard is a field of fruit trees.

10. Snakes hiss / his loudly at night in this area.

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Z 110 HOMOPHONES

1. The sail / sale of his goods brought him much money.

2. Rodents are animals that live in wholes / holes under the ground.

3. I struggle / straggle very hard before I get my daily bread.

4. Rice / rise up and go away, your sins are forgiven.

5. The baby’s cot / court is full of toys.

6. Three ships docked at the port / pot.

7. Jesus performed so many wanders / wonders.

8. The teacher taught them how to nit / knit beautiful door mats.

9. If you immerse / immense your clothes in water it becomes dank.

10. Could you please show me the root / route to the car park?
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Z 111 SYNONYMS

1. They came to loot our goods.

A. buy B. sell C. commandeer D. steal

2. Jesus told two of his disciples when they reached Bethany, to go into
Jerusalem and loosen a colt for him to sit on.
A. tie B. kill C. bring D. untie

3. The moment Moses saw God his face shone.

A. day B. instance C. duration D. reason

4. He served his clients with utmost honestly.

A. customers B. workers C. masters D. slaves

5. It is illegal to bonk a mirror.

A. great B. understandable C. unlawful D. worrying

6. He won the jackpot and went abroad to live in bliss.

A. recluse B. society C. happiness D. isolation

7. She was greatly amazed at how many people responded to the

advertisement.
A. worried B. unhappy C. surprised D. unexpected

8. You can obtain all the wealth in the world but you’ll still need
education.
A. beat B. use C. acquire D. trade

9. The pastor is still ambivalent about whether or not to start the

ceremony
A. against B. sure C. undecided D. in the
ken

10. If you pick a red shirt, I will foot the bill.

A. make B. buy C. choose D. lift

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Z 112. CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION

1. I object ..................... your joining our school team.

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

2. This secret should remain ................... you and me.

A. for B. in C. with D.
between

3. The kind woman gave.............. a box of sweets.

A. all and each one B. all and
everyone
C. each and all D. each and everyone

4. Tokyo is the ..................... expensive city in the world.

A. most B. much C. more
D. very

5. You have to help your parents......................................?

A. have you B. you do C. isn’t it D.
don’t you

6. She is................. to the people she works with.

A. Free B. careful C. wise D. honest

7. We could ......... the scent in the market.

A. rush B. sight C. smell D. word

8. The visitors were happy about the........ nature of the village.

A. pig B. rain C. lovely D. joke

9. The chief’s palace was ............ by a rainstorm.

A. opened B. built C. destroyed
D. painted

10. My brother needs somebody to assist him to ....... the work.

A. help B. encourage C. finish D.
guide

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Z 113. CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION

1. Kusi visits her grandmother once in a blue moon. This means Kusi
visits her grandmother.
A. every month B. once a week C. occasionally
D. often

2. Joanna is a clever girl and will come out of her examination with flying
colors. This means
A. She will pass her favorite subject
 B. She will excel in some subjects
C. Her results will be very good
D. She will work very hard.

3. The manager hit the nail on the head in his speech to the workers.
This means the manager
A. spoke the truth precisely
B. was not straight forward
C. spoke harshly
D. was not happy with his workers.

4. Akosua will go to the cinema if Adjei will foot the bill.

This means Akosua will go to the show if :
A. Adjei will take her there on foot.
B. The two of them will go together.
C. Adjei will pay for her
D. She will walk there with others.

5. The pastor advised Yaw and Mensah to burry the hatchet.

This means Yaw and Mensah are to
A. keep their cutlasses in a safe place
B. work together on their farm
C. forget about their quarrel
D. bury their old cutlasses

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6. It was a red letter day. This means that it was
A. a memorable day
B. a day I got a letter
C. a day I was sad
D. a real day

7. When it comes to honesty, Oduro is the odd one out.

This means Oduro.
A. is always absent
B. does not tell the truth
C. does not behave normally
D. is very tricky

8. His clothes are out of day. This means his clothes are
A. torn
B. too tight
C. faded
D. old fashioned

9. When Susan was caught stealing money she shed crocodile tears.
This means that Susan:
A. pretended she was sorry
B. was annoyed
C. was embarrassed
D. cried like a crocodile

10. The boy, reluctant to go on the errand walked at a snail pace.

 This means the boy walked........................
A. carefully
B. slowly
C. noisily
D. carelessly

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Z 114. OPPOSITES

1. This room is too dim.

A. bright B. shinning C. clear
D. lit

2. That box contains very expensive jeweler.

A. beautiful B. cheap C. better D. fine

3. They are waiting in the arrival hall.

A. departure B. return C. acceptance D.
common

4. It is unlikely that he will report before Saturday.

A. similar B. credible C. close D.
probable

5. This flower is made of artificial materials.

A. new B. preserved C. wonderful D.
natural

6. The health officer advised the people not to contaminate the water any
further.
A. fetch B. store C. purify
D. use

7. I must consent to this proposal.

A. ignore B. question C. disagree to D. react to

8. It is wise to preserve works of art for the future.

A. produce B. destroy C. condemn D.
abolish

9. When school starts, the national flag is hoisted.

A. lowered B. draped C. saluted D. hung

10. The soil is very fertile for growing vegetables.

A. poor B. shallow C. porous D. hard

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Z 115. SYNONYMS
1. The students listened to the head teacher with rapt attention.
A. true B. equal C. undivided D. single

2. Osei was appointed the office boy because of his faithfulness.

A. honesty B. cleverness C. punctuality D. neatness

3. The director was humiliated when theft was detected in his office.
A. angered B. cautioned C. discouraged D.
disgraced

4. Norte was industrious, so he was duly rewarded

A. intelligent B. hardworking C. careful D.
lazy

5. He gave a precise definition of the word.

A. learned B. hasty C. accurate D.
short

6. James was so wicked that all his mates abhorred him.

A. dismissed B. beat C. hated D. ignored

7. We were taught that banks give credit to needy business men.

A. installments B. debits C. transfers D.
loans

8. Most men normally do not wear costly jeweler.

A. good B. expensive C. shinny D. new

9. The man was quaking with fever.

A. trembling B. ill C. sick D.
frightened

10. The speaker paused abruptly to rectify his mistakes.

A. peacefully B. constantly C. suddenly D.
hastily

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Z 116. IDIOMS

1. Gyasi stroked his father the wrong way. This means Gyasi
A. soothed his father B. irritated his father
C. beat his father D. admired his father

2. John played the game in his stride. This means John played the game.
A. with much effort B. with ease
C. with long D. with difficulty
3. His long stay in the village has made him new to the town.
A. disgust B. attractive in C. likeable to
D. unfamiliar with

4. He was all in at the end of the game. This means he was

A. exhausted B. the best of all C. the last of all
D. amidst them

5. Eureka died with his boots on. This means his death
A. surprised all B. was sudden
C. caused much problem D. was accidental

6. We waited for your advice in vain but now the die is cast.
This means
A. the dead is buried
B. we still need your advice
C. an irreversible decision has been taken
D. a remarkable man has taken your place

7. John the Baptist set the stage for Jesus’ works. This means John the
Baptist:
A. prepared the way B. baptized
C. talked about D. looked like

8. We were all confused before Joanna broke the ice. This means Juana:
A. served us chilled water B. calmed us down
C. showed the way D. annoyed us

9. When we heard the gun shot we knew the evil hour had come.
A. important time B. bad moment
C. comfortable era D. soldiers of war

10. All the board members kept passing the buck. This means the board
members:
A. shared money B. took responsibility
C. refused to take blame D. checked the situation closely

Z 117. SYNONYMS

1. His subjects revolted against his rule.

A. rebelled B. talked C. misbehaved
D. worried

2. There is enmity between Doris and Joyce.

A. hatred B. love C. fraternity
D. litigation

3. Some taught that the notion that mosquito transmits malaria is folly.
A. stupid B. unreasonable C. irrational D. wise

4. In Ghana, the law is flexible.

A. malleable B. rigid C. soft D.
delicate
5. The headmaster showed signs of exhaustion when he finally retired.
A. disturbance B. sadness C. tiredness D. sickness

6. It is quite obvious that Rebecca was born into an affluent home.

A. respectable B. religious C. happy D. rich

7. The nun complained that she couldn’t bear tears of children.

A. tolerate B. understand C. take in
D. make out

8. It is optioned to speak French at Airport International School.

A. advisable B. obligatory C. not by force D.
forbidden

9. Why was the policewoman furious?

A. sad B. annoyed C. worried D. calm

10. What is the function of this tool?

A. use B. name C. parts D.
origin

Z 118. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE

1. The woman....................... food we ate was angry.
A. who’s B. whom C. whose D.
that

2. .......................... to school, Anane became a truant.

A. Instead to go B. Instead of going
C. Instead for him to go D. Instead of to go

3. The boy saw ..................... in the mirror.

A. myself B. themselves
C. himself D. itself

4. The blue bag is.....................................

A. their B. theirs C. theirs D. thems

5. By Friday, I............................. my work.

A. shall have finished B. have finished
C. am finished D. shall be finished

6. Please ask a question pertaining .................. the topic

A. to B. on C. for D. in

7. The belt is...................................

A. Issifu B. Issifu’s C. Issifus D. Issifu’ses
8. With reference .................. your advertisement, I am applying for
the post of junior assistant.
A. on B. to C. of D. for

9. If I had left earlier, I.................... into trouble.

A. shan’t get B. wouldn’t get
C. shan’t have got D. wouldn’t have got

10. Gyasi asked if the snake .................. me.

A. bites B. bit C. had bitten
D. is biting

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Z 119. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION.

1. I could hardly jump..................... I broke my legs.

A. than B. whenever C. to D. then

2. Three loaves of bread are enough................. three teachers.

A. for B. on C. to D. from

3. Minot.............. belong to our club.

A. don’t B. isn’t C. doesn’t D. haven’t

4. Dan, let me.................... to bed at 5.00 p.m.

A. to go B. went C. gone D. go

5. I was asked to button.......................... my shirt.

A. down B. in C. on D. up

6. The old man was ran .................. by the vehicle.

A. in B. on C. over D. across

7. Don’t pay him anything................. he didn’t finish the work.

A. when B. until C. since D. yet

8. We were asked by our agric teacher to finish the work quickly and
................... our tools.
A. hand up B. hand out C. hand down D.
hand over

9. If Sampson had spoken the truth teacher ...................... him.

A. shouldn’t punish B. won’t have punished
C. wouldn’t have punished D. wouldn’t punished

10. She has stolen the box.........................................

A. in which we kept the gold chain
B. which we kept in the gold chain
C. we kept the gold chain
D. where we kept the gold chain

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Z 120. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE

1. Show him the table ......................... legs were made of gold.

 A. whom B. which C. who D. whose

2. He ...................... when his father told him about it.

A. wept B. is sweeping C. has swept D. was sweeping

3. You don’t claim to be rich....................................?

A. isn’t it B. do you C. won’t you D. don’t
you

4. They ain’t sure of themselves..................................?

A. are they B. do they C. won’t you D.
don’t you

5. I suggest that we ........................ in school instead.

A. are spending more time B. spent more time
C. spend more time D. have spent more time

6. You have to help your parents.................................?

A. have you B. you do C. isn’t it D. don’t you

7. We should always be proud............. our motherland.

A. in B. of C. for D. upon

8. .................... hearing the news, he jumped with joy.

A. Over B. On C. With D. In

9. Have a bottle of coke please. No...............................

A. I don’t B. please
C. thank you D. I won’t

10. My new secretary is bilingual.

A. speaks many languages B. speaks two languages
C. is dumb D. speaks with her two lips

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Z 121. SYNONYMS

1. He is regarded as a poor fellow.

A. called B. teased C. seen D. redirected

2. She told a ridiculous story.

A. serious B. formal C. funny D. friendly

3. The teacher congratulated the prefect.

A. encouraged B. praised C. taught D. thought

4. All focus was on him after his success.

A. effort B. attention C. ears
D. knowledge

5. It is the president’s prerogative to free prisoners.

 A. responsibility B. knowledge C. skill
D. privilege

6. If you get set we can move away.

A. told B. informed C. aware D. ready

7. The current circumstances will not allow us to escape.

A. situation B. knowledge C. guards D. problems

8. He had no means to free education.

A. reason B. knowledge C. average
D. access

9. When conditions change we shall let you know.

A. situation B. problems C. differences D.
goodness

10. If you marry the two ideas you get the solution.
A. divorce B. court C. join
D. woo

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Z 122. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER

1. Neither of his assistants come / comes to church anymore.

2. Either Kofi or his friends live / lives here.

3. Earlier on we talked to some people who were / was partying in the

hall area.

4. This / these pupil learns hard.

5. Either they or I leave / leaves the party.

6. Either of this are / is sick.

7. Neither of the three girls go / goes to school.

8. No one know / knows my full name.

9. None of his classmates admire / admires him.

10. Either his friends or Kofi have / has come.

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Z 123. SYNONYMS

1. The teachers compelled the children to speak English only.

A. persuaded B. allowed C. forced D. told

2. We were permitted to take three cups each.

A. persuaded B. allowed C. forced D. told

3. If you can persuade my mother she will let you come to the party with
two more persons.
A. convince B. teach C. tell D.
trick

4. She was coerced into accepting the offer from her suitors.
A. taught B. forced C. tricked D. brought

5. It is obligatory to obey the laws of your motherland.

A. wise B. nice C. compulsory D. well

6. She calibrated the length of the table to the last inch.

A. sold B. constructed C. measured D.
painted

7. After three weeks of tough training the soldiers developed broad chests.
A. narrow B. strong C. wide D.
physical

8. The kids fell into a shallow pond.

A. not deep B. deep C. wide D. muddy

9. My results were superior to yours.

A. smaller than B. better than
C. more appropriate than D. comfortable than

10. She consumed all the rice and fish.

A. left B. prepared C. devoured D.
spoiled
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Z 124. CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION.

1. One of the security guards know / knows where the keys are hidden.

2. Out of all the eleven players, only one come / comes from the town.

3. All but Kusi stay / stays in Kumasi.

4. The stranger with his girl friend sings / sings for money.

5. Lucy and Diana pay / pays their bills promptly.

6. Mr. Luke go / goes to school with his daughter all the time.

7. The school’s proprietor hail / hails from Tafo.

8. Much water flow / flows from the tap daily.

9. Kofi’s friends with the teacher are / is here.

10. The teacher with Kofi’s friends are / is here.

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Z 125. SYNONYMS

1. If you consume all your food before second break you will be famished.
A. use B. eat C. sell D. mend

2. Promiscuous children are more prone to sexually transmitted diseases.

 A. lazy B. industrious C. foolish D.
lascivious

3. Sexually lax teenagers may get pregnant.

A. careless B. disobedient C. dangerous D.
offensive

4. Prudent children aren’t entertained in the church.

A. great B. wise C. obedient D. lovely

5. Prurient children aren’t entertained in the church.

A. belligerent B. troublesome C. sexually lax
D. prude

6. It is sensible to be sexually strict before marriage.

A. wise B. prude C. prurient D. sexy

7. Book me first, I came earlier than him.

A. know B. allow C. register D. collect

8. Mind your own business.

A. remember B. charge C. care for D. stay in

9. His rib cage protrudes.

A. sticks out B. dents C. is broad D. breathes well

10. The head teacher was inclement to the children.

A. helpful B. kind C. severe D.
plain

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Z 126. SYNONYMS

1. She spent all her money even before the term began.
A. ate B. devoured C. consumed D. used

2. The drug alleviated her pain.

A. exacerbated B. changed C. ameliorated
D. made her forget

3. We called in more volunteers to ameliorate the situation of the accident

victims.
A. plague B. mitigate C. confront D. injure

4. She feigned sickness when the test began.

A. called B. made C. got D.
pretended
5. Donkor reported to the hospital with multiple injuries.
A. few B. severe C. Chronic D. many

6. Useless gadgets were sent to the dump.

A. good B. Unimportant C. well
D. Safe

7. Tasteless salt has to be trampled.

A. sweet B. bitter C. without taste D. hot

8. We admonished teenagers to abstain from drugs.

A. reduce B. Change C. Avoid D.
Report

9. They eliminated his dog at dawn.

A. injured B. Injected C. killed D.
Brought

10. He told us a sad story.

A. comedy B. Irony C. Oxymoron D. Tragedy

Z 127 CHOOSE THE BEST ALTERNATIVE.

1. She is a................................... girl.

A. more beautiful B. beautiful C. most beautiful

2. She is the ........................... of the two maid.

A. more beautiful B. beautiful C. most beautiful

3. Aku is ..................... than anyone I know.

A. more beautiful B. beautiful C. most beautiful

4. The ................... girl in the village is Serwaa.

A. more beautiful B. beautiful C. most beautiful

5. Yours is sweet, but mine is....................................

A. sweeter B. sweet C. sweetest

6. I have seen a ...................... man than you before.

A. more handsome B. handsome C. most handsome

7. She is ...................... than you taught.

A. lazier B. lazy C. laziest

8. Juliet is a brave girl and Esi is also brave but I think Diana is the
.................................
A. braver B. brave C. bravest
9. She is................. than anyone of the five women.
A. tall B. taller C.
tallest

10. Abigail is ................ than anyone of your strangers.

A. strange B. stranger C. strangest

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Z 128. SYNONYMS

1. After squandering all his money he came to me for help. A.

balancing B. spending C. craving D. eating

2. He is rather pessimistic about the deal.

A. hopeful B. not hopeful C. unhappy D. assured

3. We are optimistic about our children’s results.

A. hopeful B. not hopeful C. unhappy D.
worried

4. A benevolent woman supplied our needs for two continuous days.

A. useful B. concentrated C. worried D. kind

5. The aborigines initially opposed trade in barter.

A. liked B. disagreed with C. preferred to D.
disagreed to

6. She lured the children into her room with a lollipop.

A. called B. enticed C. arranged D.
met

7. If you make another mix up we will lose a lot of money.

A. food B. lateness C. mistake D. boost

8. The auditor noticed many mistakes in his accounts.

A. never made B. found C. fanned D.
corrected

9. His problems ballooned the moment his wife died.

A. shrunk B. disappeared C. appeared D. enlarged

10. He is frightened of women’s hair now.

A. fooled by B. faithful to C. friendly with D. afraid of
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Z 129. IDIOMS

1. It is very difficult for many workers to make ends meet.

A. do two jobs at a time
B. make workers and managers come together.
C. feed two people.
D. live within their means.

2. The girl told Danso that she had a bone to pick with him.
A. She was going to chat with Danso
B. She was going to eat with him.
C. She would give a bone to Danso
D. She had a quarrel with Danso

3. Father advises that we stop playing with that boy because birds of the
same feathers flock together.
A. bad friends corrupt good behavior
B. some friends are too close
C. It is unadvisable to befriend pet birds
D. Friends who behave like birds are troublesome

4. If they boast that they know all, don’t mind them. Just study _hard.
Empty barrels make the most noise.
A. those who envied others made much noise
B. boastful friends are difficult to calm
C. those who knew least boasted most
D. the little you know show the knowledge to boast

5. Children have to be advised from an early age for as the twig is bent so
does the tree grow.
A. as you plant a crop you water it well
B. bad children are often born with it.
C. as you bring up a child, so shall they grow.
D. children should be taught transplanting at an early age.

6. If you live within your means you’ll never have problems with your
finances.
A. are extravagant
B. are solemn and irreproachable
C. keep your expenses lower than your income
D. live in wealth and extravagance

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7. Henry is a heavy drinker and may soon catch D.Ts. This means Henry:
A. drinks heavy liquids B. drinks deep at night
C. drinks much alcohol D. drinks with only rich people

8. When Lydia heard the police were involved she spilled the beans.
A. told a lie
B. hid away
 C. revealed the truth
D. attempted to escape

9. Can you pull off this math’s?

A. solve
B. correct
C. mark
D. teach

10. Because he didn’t want to die interstate, he called for a lawyer and
made a will on his death bed.
A. paid
B. requested
C. instructed
D. met

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Z 130. CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE

1. Twenty five years ............ a long time. (is, are)

2. Everybody................. Saturday night. (likes / like)

3. Neither the man nor his wife ............. anything about the case.
(knows / know)

4. Both Joan and Afi ................ my pets. (is, are)

5. Anita with his father .................. going to the party. (is, are,
were)

6. Amina with several others................. to school always (go, goes)

7. The boys, like their father ... hardworking. (is, are)

8. The glass will break if it ................... down (falls, fall)

9. The teacher, as well as the children ... to work hard. (has, have)
10. All the children but Addo ................... outside. (is, are)

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Z 131. SYNONYMS

1. Drivers were warned about the evils of careless driving during the
yuletide, namely, over speeding, overtaking, overloading, drinking
driving and disregard for road signs.
A. begged B. taught C. cautioned D. trained

2. My standpoint on the matter should be clear to all by now.

A. speech B. deliverance C. view
D. sight

3. His children often eat rich food.

A. wealthy B. nutritious C. competent D.
great

4. The license she showed us was authentic.

A. genuine B. big C. colored D.
damaged

5. He was very pessimistic about the prospects for the company in the new
year.
A. chances B. dangers C. accounts D. name

6. Some of us had a gloomy expectation.

A. fruitful B. advantageous C. pessimistic D.
good

7. She was very delighted about the project.

A. informed B. paid C. happy D.
morose

8. Mary lived in great lust.

A. pain B. pleasure C. world D. lamentation
9. She could not account for her actions.
A. do B. cost C. explain D. pay

10. He dropped out of the competition accusing the referee of bias.

A. incompetence B. partiality C. kindness D.
wickedness

Z 132. SYNONYMS

1. If you combine dancing and working accidents can result.

A. subtract B. refuse C. meet D.
join

2. The police team combed the area for criminals.

A. dressed B. decorated C. searched
D. fought

3. This pomade elongates healthy hair.

A. protects B. polishes C. lengthens D.
smoothens

4. Some dishes need seasoning to prepare to taste.

A. bowls B. soups C. foods D. meat

5. Yuletide is a happy time for children.

A. Christmas B. waves C. moon D.
enjoyment

6. If you nurture your kids well they grow to become responsible adults.
A. bring forth B. control C. bring up D. punish

7. Coach a child the way they should grow and when they grow they will not
depart from it.
A. beat B. nurture C. produce D. reproduce

8. The train has a very powerful engine.

A. car B. Locomotive C. wheels D. truck

9. Discipline is essential to the training of children.

A. control B. fighting C. teaching D.
happiness

10. We bumped into our head teacher at the party.

A. contacted B. met C. charged D.
dodged
Z 133 SYNONYMS

1. Wendy said the experience was painful but fleeting.

A. strong B. weak C. temporary
D. strange e. enervating

2. They ejected the tenants en bloc.

A. together B. individually C. forcefully
D. consensually e. painfully

3. His elephantine attitude towards work was much regretted.

A. speedy B. serious C. slow
D. clever e. industrious

4. After the party we were all zonked.

A. happy B. reconciled C. advised
D. invigorated e. tired

5. After haggling over the price for a while the customers decided to
redraw their demand in full.
A. deciding B. bargaining C. challenging
D. increasing e. reducing

6. We soon realized she was a fiend

A. burden B. crooked person C. fake
D. evil person e. lazy fellow

7. His privileges were redrawn after the scandal.

A. benefits B. gratitude C. Remuneration
D. penance e. ingress

8. Workers were furnished with new copies of the agreement.

A. briefed B. provided C. determined
D. strike e. forced

9. He said that many government workers were working under deplorable

condition
A. deadly B. bad C. affordable
D. gratifying e. lazy

10. Many employers deliberately hire workers only as casuals.

A. intentionally B. inaudibly C. necessarily
D. gratefully e. unnecessarily

Z 134. LOCAL FOODS

1. Joloff - Pilaf, Paella, Palau

2. Tubani - tofu, bean curd

3. Atokoo - wheat

4. Aprεprεnsa - succotash

5. εto - hominy

6. εdibi - velvet pudding

7. Bosoa - black pudding / blood pudding

8. Waagashi - brisket fry

9. Nnuhuu - puree

10. Kwaale / Kwen kwen - Kedgeree

Z 135. LOCAL FOODS / MEATS

1. Kahoro / kwalulu - rasher

2. Kotodwe / prekontwere - knuckles

3. Pandua - oxtail

4. Dwannam - mutton

5. Nnantwinam - beef

6. Srade[ - fat

7. Yemadee - innards / entrails / offal

8. Yaadeyaade - gristle

9. Nampa - steak

10. Waagashie - brisket fry

Z 136. LOCAL GAMES

1. En ones - jacks

2. Jack where Are You? - blind man’s buff

3. Charles Kelen - Croquet

4. Kwesiada Frankaa - noughts and crosses

5. Kwesiada Frankaa - tick tack toe

6. Panpanaa - peebo

7. Abonuabonu - hoopla

8. Kope one / tomatu - hopscotch

9. Ananses[n seso - Open Mike

10. Maame ne Paapa - dressing up

Z 137. PARTS OF THE BODY

1. Pate / crown - the top of your heed

2. Calf - anantuo

3. Heel - nantini

4. Sole - nanmromu

5. Shin - nan anim

6. nape - back of your neck

7. temple - asonteem

8. Cleavage - the space between your two breasts

9. thigh - sr[

10. shank - leg from knee down

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Local Foods/Meats

1. Prekesε - galbanum

2. Okro soup - gumbo

3. Pepper soup - mulligatawny

4. Light soup - bouillon

5. Groundnut soup - satay sauce

6. Abete - tapioca

7. Maasa - muffin

8. Koose - bean muffin

9. Atwemo - French fries

10. Rice water - rice custard

Z 139 Games/ Body parts

1. Shin - front of shank

2. Palate - where your raised tongue touches

3. Elbow - the back of the joint of your arm joint

4. Novel - the knot in the middle of your

stomach

5. Nostrils - the holes in your nose

6. Peelolo - peek-a-boo

7. Dame - draught

8. Ananse Foonoo - sand castle

9. aprepragoro - silly burgers

10. aprepragoro - horse play

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1. Halibot - adwene

2. Salted fish - koobi

3. Gamy - momone

4. Bacon - roasted pork

5. Lentil - adwea a ye de ye nkwan

6. Mash - Mpampa

7. Samp - "small letters"/"aboroo rice water"

8. Gnocchi - diehuo

9. Tea - drink made from leaves

10. Beverage - any watery food

Z 141
Synonyms
1. He sketched Ghana map on the board.
a.painted b.drew c.wrote d.corrected

2. She alloted a big plot to her brother.

a.recieved b.bargained c.gave d.brought

3. This is my share.
a.part b.food c.cake d.mine

4. The boat capsized and the sailors got drowned in the sea.
a.spoiled b.sunk c.overturned d.jumped

5. When we read stories, we get advice.

a.interest b.knowlegde c.morale d.happiness

6. Several students were gossiping at the library.

a.many b.a few c.some d.plenty

7. We dine in our kitchen.

a.clean b.cook c.eat d.wash

8. William was called to tidy up the place.

a.arrange b.clean c.move d.paint

9. Our father is very benevolent to us.

a.kind b.serious c.wicked d.playful

10. You have used all my money.

a.eaten b.spent c.collected d.taken

Z 142
Synonyms
1. The nurse swabbed her sore for her.
a.made b.injured c.dressed d.wrapped

2. We brought snacks from Bra Kwesi's emporium.

a.store b.provision c.house d.bar
3. A svelte lady visited our stand.
a.good b.thin c.fat d.kind

4. The soldiers commandeered our car.

a.painted b.overhauled c.seized d.released

5. She is a crass.
a.stupid b.wise c.sage d.class prefect

6. The dog crapped in our lawn.

a.clapped b.shit c.cleaned d.grazed

7. The thieve camouflaged himself behind the bush.

a. wore b.painted c.hid d.stole

8. He entered the stage clad in camisole.

a.dressed b.accompanied c.holding d.showing

9. He was chastized for reporting late to school.

a.rebuked b.beaten c.corrected d.killed

10.The price of that camsole is rather exhorbitant.

a.cheap b.costly c.easy d.dangerous

Z 143
Synonyms
1. They got a new car for the ceremony.
a.stole b.bought c.acquired d.sold

2. Mr. Mensah hates lazy children.

a.dislikes b.loves c.likes d.beats

3. She donated a loaf of bread to the orphan.

a.bought b.gave c.took from d.promised

4. The wealthy trader repaired the car for us.

a.lone b.kind c.rich d.big

5. She also promised to buy us a house.

a.built b.told c.decided d.pledged

6. The housemaster allowed us to stay in the boys' quarters.

a.forgot b.forced c.permitted d.told

7. A decision could not be reached at the meeting.

a.conclusion b.starting c.allowance d.meet

8. When did the drivers commence work?

a.finish b.start c.stop d.have

9. The thief was goaled for stealing a cow.

a.beaten b.chased c.jailed d.pardoned

10.We decided to pardon him.

a.punish b.forgive c.allow d.forget about

Z 144
Synonyms
1. The trader diddled me of some coins.
a.sold b.cheated c.bought d.collected

2. He was made to restore the stolen goods.

a.sell b.pay for c.collect d.carry

3. Julian was injured by the thieves.

a.hurt b.robbed c.pushed d.shot

4. She was rude to her teachers.

a.kind b.obedient c.insolent d.respectful

5. We have to adhere to our country's laws.

a.disrespect b.obey c.insolent d.respect

6. They were told to swap their exercise for marking.

a.mark b.ready c.exchange d.do

7. Kofi bore a deep hole in my shoe.

a.repair b.injured c.made d.caught

8. We were astonished to see the king dance.

a.happy b.pleased c.unhappy d.surprised

9. Helen recieved the prize at the ceremony.

a.award b.money c.goods d.price

10. The heavy rains put the kibosh on our party.

a.helped b.prepared c.spoiled d.postponed

Z 145
Synonyms
1. Kofi was very pleased with the gift.
a.nice b.happy c.sorry d.surprised

2. She shall discover the truth in the day.

a.report b.write c.find d.tell

3. The statement Emelia gave was very factual.

a.true b.long c.interesting d.nice

4. There was an actue shortage of food in the animal kingdom.

a.little b.severe c.small d.many

5. The children divided the cheese among themselves and left.

a.stole b.ate c.shared d.baked

6. Fighting has been abolished in the school.

a.stopped b.continuing c.troublesome d.corrected
7. Although her money was lost, she did not fret about it.
a.cry b.tell c.worry d.jump

8. The teacher was amazed to hear them running helther skelter.

a.running b.angry c.surprised d.happy

9. Walking on that bridge is risky.

a.nice b.interesting c.enjoyable d.dangerous

10.There was very scanty food left in the house.

a.much b.a lot c.little d.good

Z 146
Synonyms
1. The priest abondoned the sick man.
a.treated b.left c.carried d.helped

2. Shirley deleted the wrong answer from her work.

a.rubbed b.stole c.washed d.cancelled

3. A lunatic chased us away.

a.mad person b.guard c.dog d.cancelled

4. She told us a rather tall tale.

a.story b.truth c.report d.statement

5.The police interrogated the kenkey seller.

a.beat b.arreased c.questioned d.killed

6. The cobbler can mend your shoes for you.

a.shine b.repair c.correct d.tear

7. An ancient shoe was found in his room.

a.old b.new c.beautiful d.fine

8. A natty gentleman came here this morning.

a.neat b.handsome c.ugly d.fine

9. When she puked all the food, we relized that she was very sick.
a.vomitted b.ate c.cooked d.sold

10.There is abundant food in the fridge.

a.little b.plentiful c.many d.sweet

Z 147
Synonyms
1. The king got vexed and was beheaded.
a.hungry b.angry c.happy d.erratic

2. The demise of their father meant there was no one to look after them.
a.death b.unavailability c.carelessness d.irresponsibility

3. The price of the shirt was too extortionate for us to buy.

a.low b.cheap c.clear d.costly
4. The robbers also abducted the king's son.
a.killed b.injured c.kidnapped d.shot

5. Work on the site has been commenced.

a.stopped b.continued c.started d.fast

6. We gave him all our affection.

a.goods b.property c.respect d.love

7. The duster was dank so we couldn't use it.

a.torn b.small c.wet d.dirty

8. An obese nurse entered the ward.

a.thin b.lanky c.svelte d.fat

9. The merry girls visited the chocolate factory.

a.married b.happy c.worried d.beautiful

10.He was amused to hear that she was correct.

a.happy b.sorry c.sad d.nervous

Z 148
Synonyms
1. She told us that sugar is not relevant to making soup.
a.important b.bad c.good d.sweet

2. He is my foe.
a.friend b.enemy c.sibbling d.peer

3. Their pastor decieved them all.

a.misled b.praised c.corrected d.talked

4. We were apprehended for making noise.

a.beaten b.insulted c.arrested d.left

5. The rain left their house dilapidated.

a.dank b.beautiful c.dirty d.destroyed

6. The conflagration burnt the house down.

a.heat b.fire c.arsonist d.electrical fault

7. She quit smoking after doctors warned him.

a.reduced b.increased c.left d.paid for

8. Decrease the amount of sugar in the food.

a.reduce b.increase c.upgrade d.sweeten

9. I have a friend who is stronger than any one of you.

a.ally b.antedote c.enemy d.mate

10.The teachers punished obstinate pupils.

a.dull b.clever c.obedient d.disobedient
Z 149
Synonyms
1. The students gave up smoking after the church service.
a.continued b.stopped c.started d.learned

2. She was harangued for being rude to the teacher.

a.insulted b.praised c.pampered d.sacked

3. Don't mar your shoes by playing stones.

a.shine b.create c.spoil d.dirty

4. No sane person will do that in public.

a.great b.good c.kind d.wise

5. Only a minute amount of water was trickling from the tap.

a.kicker b.small c.dank d.dirty

6. There is scanty food left in the house.

a.much b.plenty c.many d.little

7. A huge boulder of clay tumbled into the middle of the road.

a.dirty b.sticky c.neat d.large

8. She left the class shamed.

a.disgraced b.pleased c.alarmed d.elated

9. After the event, i was so weary.

a.tired b.tied c.surprised d.late

10.Their soldiers assaulted the guards.

a.cheered b.insulted c.attacked d.chased

Z 150
Synonyms
1. I admire the way she walks.
a.shun b.am afraid of c.like d.dislike

2. The thieves were pursued out of the bangalow.

a.ran b.chased c.beaten d.forced

3. She went to inquire of her friend.

a.gossip b.ask c.converse d.report

4. We should revere our parents.

a.obey b.respect c.follow d.resemble

5. An agile monkey swiped the banana.

a.funny b.ugly c.smart d.dark

6. We dreaded the lions.

a.liked b.disliked c.feared d.played with

7. You should make sure you've got the right answers.

a.correct b.nice c.great d.beautiful
8. She was told to stop her prattle.
a.noise b.claptrap c.silence d.song

9. She disallowed the kids from entering the party.

a.permitted b.allowed c.ushered d.prohibited

10.The children became morose when their teacher said farewell.

a.sad b.kind c.quiet d.happy

Z 151
Synonyms
1. Our mother is very deft at cooking.
a.happy b.skilled c.worried d.nice

2. They battered the theif until he fainted.

a.killed b.reported c.arrested d.beat

3. Ama is rather naive at sewing.

a.deft b.novice c.wise d.stupid

4. His own friends soon ostracized him.

a.marooned b.reported c.beat d.killed

5. He booted the boy unto the floor.

a.caned b.lashed c.kicked d.held

6. Ewurasi is a very friendly girl.

a.kind b.familiar c.amiable d.unfriendly

7. The new waiter was lampooned for stealing.

a.larceny b.writing c.wooing d.crying

8. If you want a prudent way to spend your time, learn.

a.wise b.rickety c.classy d.approved

9. A stray missile lacerated his forehead.

a.hit b.killed c.cut d.punched

10.There is sufficent food on the table.

a.small b.sweet c.bitter d.enough

Z 152
Synonyms
1. A nasty incident occured during the war.
a.repeated b.happened c.remained d.stopped

2. She cut the plantain with her machete.

a.blade b.cutlass c.fire d.hands

3. They went into the woods to find herbs.

a.flowers b.forest c.pond d.furniture shops

4. He gave us three instances of trouble in the class.

a.lessons b.examples c.means d.boys
5. The children lamented the absence of their parents.
a.complained about b.lied about c.liked d.hated

6. We emptied the contents of the glass into the basin.

a.changed b.transfered c.plaided d.spread

7. Insects bore holes in the grains.

a.beat b.board c.made d.spoil

8. Her stomach ached severely.

a.worked b.worried c.pained d.bled

9. Young plants are often feeble.

a.strong b.weak c.week d.nice

10.In three months' time, farmers will harvest their maize.

a.reap b.grow c.weed d.store

Z 153
Synonyms
1. Kwame lightened up the place with the candle.
a.darkened b.brightened c.fired d.burnt

2. Mr. Bonsu purchased two at once.

a.sold b.bought c.got d.lost

3. The mason put ample water into the mortar.

a.many b.little c.enough d.too much

4. Warm weather affected us adversely.

a.well b.badly c.nicely d.retrospectively

5. Johnathan Kudonu squandered much money.

a.made b.spent c.collected d.ate

6. The lunatic was burried in a shallow grave.

a.low b.deep c.high d.big

7. A rotund woman called on us at the airport.

a.thin b.slim c.lanky d.fat

8. The dog let out flatulence on us.

a.chased b.fart c.barked d.attacked

9. The football team accepted defeat.

a.rejected b.prevented c.cancelled d.conceded

10.The teacher showed concern for the injured pupil.

a.beat b.care c.hatred d.discipline

Z 154
Synonyms
1. The robbers were arrested in the deep of the night.
a.dogs b.bad boys c.killers d.thieves

2. She kept gawping at strangers.

a.hooting b.robbing c.staring d.meeting

3. The musicians truncated the show at midnight.

a.continued b.commenced c.started d.stopped

4. Shirly is the lanky fellow wearing camisole.

a.fat b.plumb c.thin d.tall

5. They may sound their horns to warn careless drivers.

a.blow b.charge c.conceal d.divert

6. They were playing hopscotch when their mother arrived.

a.came b.went c.saw d.changed

7. All of a sudden, the boy became a man.

a.beat b.returned c.turned into d.changed

8. The student completed the work early.

a.exchanged b.finished c.deleted d.stopped

9. There is a common belief that if you pray, you can become rich.
a.nice b.good c.widespread d.great

10.Many things have either been added to the celebration or left out entirely.
a.certainly b.nevertheless c.completely d.truely

Z 155
Synonyms
1. All the workers were admonished to be as sincere as possible.
a.hardworking b.careful c.truthful d.skilful

2. Two soliders were quarelling over food.

a.discussing b.gnawing c.fighting d.happy

3. The gafer reported him to the manager.

a.supervisor b.customer c.complainant d.proprietor

4. We started the composition early.

a.message b.essay c.quiz d.challenge

5. He commandered them to weed the farm.

a.begged b.ordered c.took d.sent

6. The whole town was immersed in the water during the floods.
a.plained b.sprinkled c.covered d.dumped

7. They all agreed to work in concert.

a.together b.party c.on T.V d.in a play

8. The crisis in the school was soon solved.

a.competition b.confusion c.confrontation d.trouble
9. Mr. Addison dismissed three bullies from his school.
a.admitted b.recalled c.sent d.sacked

10. President Mwanawasa denied ever ordering people to strip the woman naked.
a.agreed b.refuted c.reclaimed d.claimed

Z 156
Synonyms
1. State your name clearly on the sheet of paper.
a.write b.mention c.delete d.deepen

2. We were emboldened by the president's advice.

a.challenged b.changed c.supported d.encouraged

3. Wealthy people often overlook the problems of poor people.

a.big b.prurient c.worried d.rich

4. A huntsman shot three rabbits.

a.hunter b.prey c.cook d.soldier

5. Three dozen soldiers ambushed the convey.

a.twelve b.fifteen c.thirty six d.nine

6. Cowards die many times before their natural death.

a.fearful people b.brave people c.kind people d.wicked people

7. My school was founded by Mr. Owusu.

a.stopped b.helped c.started d.financed

8. Singing is his occupation.

a.game b.work c.food d.best

9. That is the clever girl i told you about.

a.nice b.sweet c.intelligent d.good

10.My best friend has an interesting hobby.

a.fun b.husband c.game d.name

Z 157
Synonyms
1. The hunter was wounded in the fight.
a.hunted b.killed c.damaged d.injured

2. She gave her son everything she had.

a.none b.nothing c.any d.all

3. Their leader organized them to wage war.

a.assembled b.taught c.reminded d.led

4. He remained faithful to the new king.

a fateful b.belligerant c.loyal d.disrespectful

5. In the end he won the all the money.

a.consequentially b.finally c.surely d.initially
6. Half a dozen soldiers entered the palace.
a.eight b.many c.few d.six

7. They wondered why the owner of the sack did not return.
a.were surprised b.wandered c.plained d.were annoyed

8. A precious commodity was left in his possession.

a.valuable b.simple c.nice d.big

9. The fact is they were too surprised to sell it.

a.important thing b.lie c.truth d.news

10.We wanted to know what had happened to the strangers.

a.made b.occured c.killed d.beaten

Z 158
Synonyms
1. God created man to worship him.
a.destined b.taught c.made d.praised

2. Jesus performed many wonders, including changing water into wine.

a.miracles b.dangers c.works d.goods

3. A woman and her husband came to occupy the room.

a.rent b.leave c.live in d.decorate

4. We must keep our environment clean.

a.home b.school c.surroundings d.place

5. Mosquito is harmful to man.

a.immune b.dangerous c.noisy d.phalic

6. Do not fret about things that you cannot change.

a.shout b.think c.worry d.learn

7. God is omnipresent so we cannot hide from him.

a.everywhere b.great c.knowledgeable d.all knowing

8. Flowers develop into friuts if they get adequate water and

sunshine.
a.dismal b.enough c.good d.extra

9. He disclosed the secret to us in public.

a.disbursed b.unmasked c.carried d.disobliged

10.You have the right to join any group of your choice.

a.opportunity b.care c.freedom d.responsibility

Z 159
Synonyms
1. If you desire to be rich, you have to learn and work harder.
a.deserve b.die c.pray d.dire
2. He abandoned his children and took to drinking.
a.dissuaded b.forgot c.left d.bereaved

3. Responsible parents provide food and clothes for their children.

a.give b.prove c.collect d.cook

4. Good parents restrict the children from doing wrong.

a.provide b.jostle c.joss d.fight

5. Ultimately, man has to die.

a.initally b.finally c.immediately d.naturally

6. Christianity originated from Palestine.

a.came from b.came to c.followed into d.dominated

7. We pray to God to forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who sin against us.
a.wrong doings b.kindness c.goodness d.bad friends

8. When water is heated for a long time, it transfroms into vapour.

a.changes b.freezes c.collects d.melts

9. Children assist needy fellows.

a.help b.bully c.hoot at d.laugh at

10.He scored a total percantage in the exams.

a.some b.100% c.50% d.many

Z 160
Synonyms
1. Kofi took to smoking after he got well.
a.forgot b.started c.finished d.became addicted to

2. My mother hails from Denkyira.

a.remembers b.works for c.calls from d.comes from

3. We cajoled him to buy us two bottles of coke.

a.persuaded b.allowed c.told d.forced

4. The food was preserved in the fridge for five days.

a.conserved b.made better c.permutated d.persevered

5. She collected the toffees in a delicate basket.

a.good b.conspicuous c.beautiful d.fragile

6. He aimed at the bird and fired his gun.

a.pointed at b.armed c.killed d.shot

7. Williams is supposed to do this work alone.

a.has b.decided c.refused d.was

8. She smeered pomade on her cut.

a.burnt b.cooled c.rubbed d.collected

9. The ruler was deposed because he had no wisdom to rule.

a.crowned b.removed c.chased d.ruled
10. The manager told her point blank that she was a dirty secretary.
a.secretely b.directly c.faintly d.loudly.

Z 161
Synonyms
1. After the party, the women were intoxicated.
a.weak b.happy c.drunk d.dazzled

2. The bar tender became furious when the customer refused to pay.
a.annoyed b.worried c.embarrassed d.distrought

3. Kudjo started a series of comedies with his friends.

a.jokes b.stories c.fables d.drinks

4. An absurd plan was rejected by the board.

a.quantifiable b.great c.laudable d.stupid

5. They all addmitted that the teacher's behaviour had been inappropriate.
a.appropriate b.unacceptable c.blasphemous d.blarney

6. She requested that she be allowed to visit the patient.

a.forced b.asked c.shouted d.complained

7. Her family organised a rather grand obsequies for her.

a.funeral b.party c.wedding d.show

8. The coporal did not salute them at the parade.

a.meet b.greet c.shake d.socailize

9. She made a vehement appeal for bail.

a.blarney b.strong c.interesting d.hopeful

10. Your handwriting is still not legible.

a.crabby b.clear c.big d.small

Z 162
Synonyms
1. I cannot recollect where i put my necklace.
a.remind b.encript c.discover d.remember

2. Cynthia was pinalized for fooling in class.

a.punished b.praised c.demoted d.chased

3. They purged themselves of their sins.

a.decieved b.cleansed c.forgot d.forgave

4. She vowed never to steal again.

a.swore b.managed c.prayed d.agreed

5. We should all abide by school rules.

a.disobey b.obey c.allow d.prohibit

6. He reloaded the camera

a.flashed b.stopped c.refilled d.snapped

7. The herbalist has a remedy for this ailment.

a.claptrap b.antedote c.power d.pilau

8. His room was sleazy.

a.bright b.dark c.squalid d.comfortable

9. The butcher slashed the throat of the fat bull.

a.tied b.severed c.hit d.leashed

10.The class prefect was found to be too truculent.

a.quite b.weak c.strong d.quarellsome

Z 163
Synonyms
1. His father became a sot after his mother died.
a.weakling b.bane c.drunkard d.worried man

2. She was cautioned to put a stop to that habbit.

a.behaviour b.work c.game d.trait

3. The woodcutter hacked off the mango branch.

a.brainwashed b.lacrimated c.collected d.pruned

4. Olivia hailed a taxi for us to go.

a.stopped b.drove c.constrained d.brought

5. They say she is a halfwit.

a.wounded b. disabled c.weak d.stupid

6. A hale young man approached the thieves.

a.polite b.strong c.weak d.snazzy

7. She took off her gaze from the man.

a.torch b.light c.stare d.finger

8. If you stand on a moving car, you willl feel very awkward.

a.gawky b.dizzy c.hungry d.dangerous

9.They collected more fruits in the farm.

a.garnered b.stole c.gazumped d.rimmed

10. All the oldwoman said was hogwash.

a.admissible b.derisive c.already known d.nonsense

Z 164
Synonyms
1. The new cook botched our soup with too much salt.
a.sweetened b.prepared c.spoiled d.garnished

2. Work on the factories have now commenced.

a.stopped b.continued c.started d.finished
3. We all have faith in God.
a.trust b.distrust c.closeness d.knowledge

4. If someone offends you, report him.

a.pleases b.loves c.likes d.fouls

5. The dog brought back the dross after we had dumped it.
a.shicer b.tease c.doit d.leftovers

6. An irascible fellow was stopped from entering the hall.

a.serious b.gay c.grumpy d.dodgy

7. His friends teased him about the food.

a.berated b.flogged c.joshed d.culled

8. The students jostled for food at the canteen.

a.competed b.stopped c.begged d.prepared

9. The teacher said John's answer was irrelevant.

a.bad b.good c.unimportant d.great

10.This is the issue we are talking about.

a.matter b.real c.rear d.first thing

Z 165
Synonyms
1. The girl didn't rumble our trick in time.
a.ruse b.unravel c.replicate d.change

2. Another word which is synonymous to fight is feud.

a.similar b.comparable c.relevant d.incongrous

3. Stationary cars may be arrested for parking wrongly.

a.rickety b.old c.static d.broken

4. The trio were known to be good friends.

a.four b.soldiers c.three d.men

5. She bamboozled us into believing she could do the job.

a.decieved b.substantiated c.convinced d.cajoled

6. The teacher got vexed at the incident.

a.pleased b.annoyed c.money d.well

7. He is very adroit at weaving kente.

a.skilled b.suave c.slow d.redolent

8. A pretty lady called at the reception.

a.specular b.sensual c.comely d.natty

9. Now she is racy.

a.lively b.happy c.dead d.alive

10.His nod was an implicit show of support.

a.explicit b.tacit c.noddy d.expected
Z 166
Synonyms
1. The lumber jack felled the tree.
a.peeled b.painted c.cut down d.broke

2. Minta threw dust into our eyes about the missing pets.
a.decieved us b.made us worry c.challenged us d.reminded us

3. She still resides at the nurses' quaters.

a.hails b.is domiciled c.works d.trains

4. What is your father's occupation?

a.nativity b.cuckold c.deal d.trade

5. Your pen writes bold.

a.light b.much c.deep d.good

6. The street is so broad that it can take two cars at once.

a.wide b.narrow c.straight d.remarkable

7. He speaks the truth always.

a.fact b.falacy c.tale d.detail

8. The book was so good that within a month it had been reprinted.
a.awarded b.bought c.printed again d.published

9. She easily recollected where she left her pen.

a.reminded b.remembered c.forgot d.went

10.She was given a query for reporting late to school.

a.question b.cold reception c.quandary d.punishment

Z 167
Synonyms
1. The doctor responded to our call for help.
a.wrote b.requested c.answered d.forwarded

2. We pointed out all the noisemakers.

a.called b.showed c.sacked d.left

3. Her hat was soggy.

a.cotton b.dank c.beautiful d.neat

4. He wooed the teacher into telling him another story.

a.forced b.cajoled c.cheated d.interjected

5. Kwame insinuated at the stolen purse's whereabouts.

a.snided b.doubted c.casted d.joked

6. We have to revere our elders.

a.learn from b.respect c.obey d.worship

7. The police mounted surveillance at the entrance.

a.blockade b.watch c.position d.search

8. The sage prognosticated that rain would fall at seven that day.
a.forecasted b.ruled c.allowed d.showed

9. The teacher remained skint after teaching for twelve years.

a.dedicated b.kind c.poor d.clever

10. You have to be able to recognize a hypocrate.

a.dissembler b.balmy person c.capricious fellow d.a guilty person

Z 168
Synonyms
1. The widow was sill morose.
a.glum b.mollified c.plain d.quiet

2. Kinetic energy is different from static energy.

a.mobile b.stationary c.malignant d.perverse

3. He biffed the dog for barking in the bus.

a.leashed b.castrated c.hit d.bemoaned

4. Because of his blunder the company lost millions of cedis.

a.theft b.embezelment c.howler d.lateness

5. The dog mitigated her pain.

a.increased b.worsened c.reduced d.expropriated

6. We acknowledged him about the presence of thieves on campus.

a.apprised b.lied to c.hid from d.arrested

7. A tiny animal bore itself through the hole.

a.strong b.ringing c.smudge d.minute

8. Your birthday concided with mine.

a.differs b.met c.apposed d.played

9. She is reported to have spent the money in an extravagant way.

a.prudent b.playful c.prehensible d.preposterous

10.The man queched the fire.

a.started b.fanned c.increased d.put out

Z 169
Synonyms
1. The children were frightened.
a.scared b.shouted c.chased d.beaten

2. The bridge is now so precaious.

a. dangerous b.safe c.correct d.complete

3.She dished out meagre amounts of chocolate to the children.

a.quaint b.skanky c.smug d.feeble
4. Mr Amountum elevated his manager.
a.demoted b.reprimanded c.promoted d.appointed

5. We have mailed the letter.

a.posted b.circulated c.collected d.pasted

6. The children will collate the books.

a.gather b.read c.destroy d.ostracize

7. She was maimed.

a.injured b.charged c.helped d.snagged

8. The manager decided to maintain some workers.

a.appended b.determined c.resorted d.agreed

9. There was miniute sums of money for us.

a.diminutive b.coy c. d.lavish

10.Mr. Barnie spent all his money in Ghana.

a.obviated b.dissipated c.lounged d.serrated

Z 170
Synonyms
1. Subtract thirty four from nineteen.
a.deduct b.add c.check d.steal

2. The trader purchased the dog.

a.procured b.romped c.berrated d.lopped

3. She is a lanky woman.

a.scraggy b.lousy c.beautiful d.shy

4. My office was flooded with letters.

a.mottled b.inundated c.distressed d.entwined

5. She cribbed in the exams.

a.failed b.excelled c.wrote d.cheated

6. The incident defamed Mintah.

a.besmirched b.duckbilled c.reckoned d.answer

7. Kwame is a skillful player.

a.committed b.adroit c.pervassive d.heedful

8. Their leader was told to wait outside.

a.head b.romp c.dogma d.pinion

9. The shortest route to the hospital is through Kejetia.

a.course b.enclave c.bridge d.pinnule

10.Many people desired to marry him.

a.grappled b.craved c.cabered d.attracted
Z 171
Opposite
1. The child was molested for stealing sugar.
a.pampered b.misguided c.flogged d.coverted

2. More prisoners were captured in the shoot out.

a.killed b.chained c.released d.maimed

3. Kotoko football culb won the game.

a.win b.lost c.got d.beat

4. Her writing was visible.

a.invisible b.clear c.bold d.deleted

5. Villages don't have light.

a.towns b.houses c.farms d.cars

6. Our food is always sweet.

a.delicious b.kind c.unkind d.bitter

7. After the drizzle, our clothes became dank.

a.dry b.wet c.neat d.dirty

8. An ugly animal scared the little children.

a.wise b.little c.huge d.beautiful

9. Father bought me an eleganat toy.

a.simple b.elaborate c.baggy d.small

10.Dr. Zeus is a wise man who can help you.

a.great b.small c.deft d.daft

Z 172
Opposite
1. Ama is a very good girl.
a.despondent b.baneful c.balked d.solitary

2. Julian has become clever of late.

a.subbordinate b.rotund c.mawkish d.simple

3. The teacher teaches well.

a.coaches b.memorizes c.downgrades d.laments

4. Mr. Benson flogged the children.

a.tickled b.justified c.slighted d.routed

5. She entered the hall naked.

a.heedful b.immersed c.nude d.drapped

6. There was so much noise at the conference that we left.

a.solace b.inertia c.confusion d.stillness

7. She is a tall beautiful girl.

a.simple b.tarty c.void d.frivelous
8. The fat teacher is my elder brother.
a.dandy b.covetous c.svelte d.proxy

9. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

a.engaged b.industrious c.pitiful d.greedy

10.Some children are unkind to pets.

a.benevolent b.opulent c.kinky d.patient

Z 173
Opposites
1. The boy was frightened.
a.rippled b.emboldened c.scared d.battered

2. The bridge is now precarious to use.

a.dangerous b.snug c.reposte d.high

3. She dished out meagre amounts of chocks to the children.

a.surfactant b.resible c.gracefully d.bitter

4. Mr Amountum has elevated the manager.

a.insulated b.demoted c.appointed d.promoted

5. We mailed the letter.

a.posted b.recieved c.condoned d.recollected

6. He lost the game.

a.caught b.betrayed c.displayed d.continued

7. She gathered nuts at the garden.

a.collated b.spread c.spoiled d.grated

8. They were pleased at the outcome.

a.gay b.disgruntled c.concerned d.inured

9. The sound was so loud that we could not hear anything.

a.gentle b.booby c.pressing d.trite

10.She wore a beautiful T-shirt for the party.

a.natty b.gorgeous c.unsightly d.valet

Z 174
Opposites
1. Esi got drunk at the party.
a.tipsy b.sober c.sleepy d.awoken

2. The tallest boy in the class is Kusi.

a.tall b.shove c.shortest d.shorter

3. My sister has a dark room for her films.

a.black b.white c.bright d.open
4. A philantropist gave us a new water tank.
a.benevolent one b.misanthropist c. d.pimp

5. She forgot to take her books along.

a.persued b.recollected c.missed d.remitted

6. The table was very smooth after the polish.

a.fanciful b.untraceable c.surtout d.scabrous

7. The doctor gave us many drugs.

a.invalid b.dead c.worrior d.nurse

8. Mr. Mohammed Kusi offered help.

a.registered b.demanded c.culled d.wanted

9. There was an attractive scent on the woman.

a.untreatable b.repulsive c.widespread d.funny

10.The rogue repudiated his son.

a.rejected b.accepted c.beat d.mottled

Z 175
Opposites
1. Mr. Danquah's son ascended the tower.
a.jumped b.descended c.piloted d.built

2. She was alive when the robbers were leaving the scene.
a.awake b.asleep c.dead d.shaking

3. We intentionally told her to hide.

a.inadvertently b.advertently c.apparently d.cautiously

4. Kwamena retouched my shoe for me.

a.repaired b.sold c.shined d.marred

5. The hall became radiant in good time.

a.dim b.beautiful c.ugly d.silent

6. They stopped working for a brief time.

a.lingering b.clear c.randomised d.protracted

7. Doctor Mensah has a special chum from India.

a.insight b.dependant c.mate d.foe

8. Her necklace is valuable.

a.common b.rutile c.invaluable d.coveted

9. They trapped the animal's tail.

a.nonage b.noggin c.torso d.hair

10.They will recognize us whenever we return.

a.blame b.forget c.meet d.apprehend
Z 176
Opposites
1.Afia murmured to them to stop quarelling.
a.prattled b.prayed c.inveighed d.clamoured

2. The kid crawled down the bridge.

a.cleaved b.startled c.bolted d.bundled

3. Mr. Oduro was the doctor.

a.nurse b.object c.sufferer d.stark

4. No sane person will jump over a bonfire.

a.doltish b.nomad c.fuller d.dude

5. Mrs Oluwa took the itinerant away.

a.settled b.few c.part timers d.magnificent

6.Thieves got trapped in the bushfire.

a.ministers b.rogues c.fundamentalists d.gourmets

7. The highest point in Ghana is mountain Afadjato.

a.level b.smallest c.shallow d.lowest

8. We discovered the pen in the room.

a.traduced b.wiled c.poked d.forfeited

9. The cobbler polished my old shoes.

a. supperanuated b.outdated c.unused d.cranky

10.Do all the work above well.

a.up b.there c.following d.here

Z 177
Opposite
1. Find the opposite for the following words.
a.synonyms b.antonym c.correct d.correspondent

2. Mr. Addae ruled a horizontal line.

a.straight b.crooked c.vertical d.parallel

3. They played a dangerous game in class.

a.risible b.satisfactory c.salubrious d.contentious

4. She called to me quietly over the fence.

a.sonorously b.persistently c.fretfully d.diligently

5. The two lines are perpendicular to each other.

a.straight b.parallel c.crooked d.meeting

6. She forbids her children to play.

a.spares b.cranks c.hastens d.prevarecates

7. There is a crooked pipe under the table.

a.gild b.bent c.rectilinear d.scraggy
8. The wire is flexible.
a.maleable b.rigid c.strong d.tensile

9. She felt worried when the cop arrived.

a.doctor b.mechanic c.police d.crimnal

10.The mad guy chased them away.

a.sane b.retrospective c.nice d.lunatic

Z 178
Synonyms
1. He objurgated his students for their actions.
a.commened b.relegated c.rebuked d.repaid

2. Some of the students became obsequious after that.

a.resentful b.rude c.elated d.obedient

3. He refined his skills for the upcoming match.

a.honed b.wasted c.spent d.praticed

4. The group reft my farm twice.

a.weeded b.raided c.harvested d.sprayed

5. The innitiative was met with a rebutal by the assembly

a.clear intention b.hope c.refutation d.delay

6. Their work was obliterated after the order.

a.changed b.continued c.stopped d.destroyed

7. A scrummy dish was presented at the ceremony.

a.bountiful b.meagre c.delicious d.heavy

8. After the meal, one group started a scuffle.

a.meeting b.party c.merry making d.fight

9. He was alledged to have recanted the Sabbath.

a.renounced b.broken c.observed d.believed in

10. It was decided the show was a scunner.

a.deception b.disgusting c.malison d.challenge

Z 179
Synonyms
1. The new government started with a shake down.
a.huge program b.completely new program
b.reconcillication d.good job

2. The tube kinked, stopping water flow to our house.

a.cut b.fell c.bent d.burnt

3. We discovered two bastards had taken over the program.

a.rascals b.spinsters c.thieves d.flukes

4. Travelling in that bus was so much malaise.

a.noisy b.time consuming c.discomfort d.enjoyable

5. His intervent turned out to be a malison for all of us.

a.curse b.blessing c.challenge d.anecdote

6. Two maligners failed to report to work.

a.strikers b.scabs c.pretends d.apprentices

7.Our choice for a new manager turned out to be maladroit.

a.qualified b.questionable c.inefficient d.fake

8. The whole incident was a malediction.

a.malison b.parody c.game d.prodigious

9. Many moslems become gaunt in Ramadan.

a.pious b.thin c.saintly d.religious

10.He was given the gate for challenging the doctor.

a.sacked b.demoted c.reprimanded d.mistreated

Z 180
Synonyms
1. He presented a gauche young woman as his wife.
a.beautiful b.dirty c.uncough d.tall

2. We entered a new epoch after the ceremony.

a.gate b.hall c.era d.agreement

3. The drug made him dopey.

a.drunk b.stupid c.funny d.clever

4.We were soon faced with a clunker.

a.repeat situation b.miracle c.debacle d.vicious cycle

5. We coalesced ideas for the program.

a.desseminated b.changed c.gathered d.remembered

6. His assertions of superiority were debunked.

a.proven false b.ill informed c.resolved d.remarkable

7. We deburred the hegdes.

a.trimmed b.planted c.weeded d.watered

8. For a fail safe, we kept five tenders close by.

a.sucess b.failure c.fool proof d.danger

9. The guards were arsey with the police.

a.uncooperative b.plain c.truthful d.fighting

10. Doctor removed part of his arse for the operation.

a.face b.skin c.buttocks d.poplietal space

Z 181
Synonyms
1. Sabre rattling by your gangs may scare investors.
a.threats b.stealing c.cheating d.robbers

2. Running the Marathon left us shagged.

a.fit b.knackered c.trained d.glad

3. He was shook on finishing the work before dawn.

a.late b.enthused with c.sure about d.paid bonus for

4. If you stop arsing about that girl, you can pass your exams.
a.chasing b.fooling around with c.believing d.studying

5. Two shirt lifters were found hidding.

a.thieves b.homosexuals c.prostitutes d.porters

6. Two of their students were known sluts.

a.thieves b.homosexuals c.prostitutes d.porters

7. The girl she presented for the show was a smasher.

a.failure b.gorgeous c.late d.well paid

8. To our surprise, the manager was docile.

a.pliable b.subjective c.authoritative d.not clever

9. She arrived late to tongue lashing from her mother.

a.warnings b.advice c.scolding d.cold response

10. He handed his wife a love apple for supper.

a.hug b.kiss c.tomato d.pin money

Z 182
Synonyms
1. A minuscule of it appear on the screen.
a.negative b.large part c.miniature d.regettable

2. She was very peart at the ceremony.

a.beautiful b.lively c.sad d.clever

3. She put herself in so much peril on the account of the boy.

a.love b.danger c.costmetics d.hatred

4. She did the cake up before we arrived.

a.stole b.wrapped c.ate d.prepared the cake for serving

5. Our hard work resulted in nullity.

a.kindness b.satisfaction c.stupidity d.vain

6. Her reposte was witnessed by the other staff.

a.retort b.kindness c.rebuke d.fun

7. She appeared in a risible dress.

a.tarty b.funny c.bright d.crimson

8. From her response, I think she is very audacious.

a.clever b.checked c.bumpy d.brass
9. His father is rather small beer.
a.teetotaller b.a sot c.unimportant d.a gentleman

10. Slum dwellers recieved help from the government.

a.residential b.street c.shanty d.humble

Z 183
Synonyms
1.Until that behaviour, we never knew he was numskull.
a.prodigy b.brilliant boy c.playboy d.stupid boy

2. He quickly rived his clothes to show remorse.

a.wore b.ironed c.tore d.rumpled

3. We spent all our resources on him only to find out he is a swarm.

a.failure b.unqualifed c.ingrate d.ghost

4. To prevent tomfoolery at the party,only few were invited.

a.cheating b.lateness c.silly behaviour d.adultery

5. Don't mind that slyboots.

a.hog b.sot c.con d.boy

6. He was very apposite to us.

a.challenging b.nice c.reserved d.garulous

7. She snitched on her own brother.

a.told b.bonked c.played d.gave up

8. She is absolutely a dish.

a.suss b.sexy c.swab d.swacked

9. We found his brother rather placid.

a.calm b.boisterous c.noisome d.plain

10. We tried our best to pacify the gods for all that.
a.remember b.revere c.placate d.thank

Z 184
Opposites
1. Akua is very daft when it comes to sewing.
a.clever b.dull c.kind d.enthusiastic

2. We recovered all our shares from the company.

a.lost b.gained c.paid for d.ignored

3. She admitted to committing the offence.

a.denied b.agreed c.refused d.pleaded

4. They were chastised for neglecting their parental responsibilities.

a.lampooned b.assulted c.praised d.admonished

5. Senior officers have much duty to perform.

a.work b.responsibility c.right d.ease

6. Pure water can be obtained in sachets.

a.clean b.fake c.festive d.feculent

7. The child realised that the money given by the customer was fake.
a.filthy b.clean c.genius d.veritable

8. She is so generous that everyone admires her.

a.appreciates b.wants c.refuses d.knows

9. That name you mentioned sounds familiar

a.known b.unappreciated c.fantastic d.funny

10.We are aware of all your problems.

a.acknowledged b.unaware c.polarised d.sonorous

Z 185
Synonyms
1. We were called to assist in cleaning the school compound.
a.hasten b.hesitate c.aid d.delay

2. The pipe that carries gas to the bar is damaged.

a.spoiled b.repaired c.impaired d.hushed

3. The footballers achieved their aim.

a.reached b.ussurped c.ussured d.toppled

4. They were led to the penitentiary.

a.house b.office c.school d.prison

5. She was trembling.

a.risible b.dancing c.shaking d.crying

6. Your school is rather distant from here,

a.tall b.nice c.far d.close

7. She was appointed secretary to the group.

a.made b.allowed c.chaired d.removed

8. Kofi is mourning his mother.

a.laughing at b.worrying c.weeping d.killing

9. A poki old woman called for chocolate.

a.beautiful b.little c.ugly d.fat

10.Mr. onua was displeased with the outcome of the match.

a.disgusted d.meddlesome c.scud d.toublesome

Z 186
Synonyms
1. I still don't know what he was refering to.
a.cooking b.crying about c.talking about d.worried about
2. Many scientists believe that dolphins are intelligent animals.
a.show b.think c.proved d.were told

3. Dolphins are attracted to humans.

a.shaken b.drawn c.kind d.culled

4. Dolphins abound in the sea.

a.swim b.are plenty c.abandone d.live

5. They allowed us to swim with them.

a.revered b.permitted c.coalesced d.prevented

6. The children may become apprehensive.

a.afraid b.aware c.unhappy d.clever

7. Suddenly a huge dolphin emerged from the deep sea.

a.swam b.appeared c.ran d.escaped

8. They demonstrate how to swim.

a.fight about b.learn c.shout about d.show

9. We got much pleasure from watching them.

a.study b.knowledge c.happiness d.stories

10.After a while our boat came to a halt.

a.a hut b.house c.stop d.capsize

Z 187
Synonyms
1. Their story was credible.
a.annoying b.believable c.interesting d.false

2. The presentation of prizes was done by the headmistress.

a.giving b.taking c.paying d.buying

3. You always have to state the type of game.

a.declare b.collect c.write b.see

4. They displayed different kinds of goods at the market.

a.sold b.stole c.bought d.advertised

5. She treats her customers very well.

a.suppliers b.buyers c.retailers d.friends

6. If you slaughter a sheep for sale you are a butcher.

a.use b.kill c.cook d.prepare

7. The event made us very astonished.

a.game b.incident c.scene d.fight

8. The fight made us very astonished.

a,admonished b.surprised c.late d.injured.

9. The contractor executed the work diligently.

a.slowly b.hapharzardly c.seriously d.joyfully

10.If you want to suceed in life, learn hard.

a.accept b.win c.show d.hasten

Z 188
Synonyms
1. The students who went without permission were punished to deter others.
a.show b.encourage c.repel d.interest

2. The rainfall made some villagers destitute.

a.prostitutes b.penniless c.sick d.insane

3. My house is detatched from the zoo.

a.not far b.near c.seperated d.seen

4. She detests being woken up at dawn.

a.likes b.dislikes c.permits d.prohibits

5. Twi is now prohibited in many Ghanaian schools.

a.taught b.allowed c.exhibited d.proscribed

6. He clenched unto the door knob.

a.stuck b.held c.fell d.got trapped

7. She chucked her sweater on the bed.

a.dumped b.collected c.saw d.ironed

8. The soldiers demolished the road side koisk.

a.built b.destroyed c.painted d.changed

9. The deluge swept away many useful things.

a.flood b.witch c.maid d.mermaid

10.His explanation is delusive.

a.dangerous b.correct c.misleading d.long

Z 189
Synonyms
1. The doctor was furious.
a.vexed b.versed c.fast d.sad

2. They swapped clothes.

a.compared b.sewed c.exchanged d.bought

3. Hilary promptly left.

a.quickly b.soon c.slowly d.seriously

4. He has an imposing physique.

a.style b.structure c.character d.nature

5. One of his hobbies is hopscotch.

a.subjects b.games c.exercises d.behaviour
6. She did not notice the murderer had entered the palour.
a.doctor b.patient c.killer d.master

7. She dumped the refuse in their backyard.

a.letters b.toilet c.food d.rubbish

8. There was a fatal lorry accident near the bridge.

a.horrible b.small c.widespread d.deadly

9. She made a minor mistake.

a.small b.serious c.irreversible d.typing

10.The tramp cured him in no time.

a.doctor b.nurse c.elder d.begger

Z 190
Synonyms
1. He scribbled something on it and hid it in the drawer.
a.carved b.wrote c.cleaned d.painted

2. The manager sacked him for gossiping.

a.dismissed b.shot c.admitted d.punished

3. We managed to escape from the room.

a.suceeded b.allowed c.permitted d.forced

4. He delivered a stern warning to the students.

a.bought b.realized c.gave d.prohibited

5. He delivered a stern warning to the students.

a.strong b.laxed c.dangerous d.good

6. My mother delivered a beautiful boy.

a.beat b.gave birth to c.cured d.bathed

7. Some men reap maize.

a.steal b.buy c.eat d.harvest

8. Some junior officers were interdicted for smoking Indian hemp.

a.promoted b.demoted c.sacked d.punished

9. Staple the books.

a.repair b.stitch c.write d.cover with hard paper

10. A novel idea occured to the goat.

a.old b.familar c.new d.good

Z 191
Synonyms
1. The policeman is powerless as to whether you get bail in court or not.
a.powerful b.decision maker c.without power d.little power

2. A judge is a very powerful person when it comes to matters of law.

a.puissant b.knowledgeable c.praiseworthy d.wicked
3. The proximity of the street caused so much noise to their house.
a.nearness b.distance c.lenght d.straight

4. He voted by proxy.
a.through somebody b.by himself c.straight d.for Mr Proxy

5. He is a miser.
a.poor b.shy c.scrooge d.rich

6. They bamboozled her into believing that her mother was a witch.
a.told b.decieved c.forced d.remained

7. The baby spewed again.

a.vomited b.ate c.became hungry d.shit

8. The nail spiked him on his feet.

a.pierced b.cut c.pinched d.scratched

9. We abhor him for being a squirt.

a.nice b.wicked c.hoity toity d.great

10.We abhor him for being a scrooge.

a.wit b.brass c.niggard d.prude

Z 192
Synonyms
1. She gave us a succulent loaf of break for lunch.
a.sweet b.good c.hard d.big

2. We found solace in reading our books.

a.kindness b.comfort c.it nice d.studious

3. The seniors were acknowledged about the problem.

a.notified b.unaware c.hidden d.brought

4. The nurses swabbed her sore for her.

a.changed b.dressed c.cut d.injected

5. Bungpee diving is an intriguing experience.

a.short lived b.dangerous c.interesting d.wild

6. A wild monkey entered the village and caused great melee.

a.tamed b.untamed c.brass d.deranged

7. Dr. Osono is very close fisted with his money.

a.mean b.kind c.generous d.happy

8. The new hall has been decorated with gold.

a.changed b.beautified c.painted d.reversed

9. The macho men displayed their strenght at the contest.

a.showed b.beat c.competed d.compared

10.This problem cannot have an answer now.

a.work b.solution c.correct d.final

Z 193
Synonyms
1. We will rehabilitate the old office.
a.repair b.destroy c.change d.stop using

2. Some trees regenerate a long time after the trench is cut.

a.rot b.stink c.grow again d.die

3. The government revoked the new rules.

a.used b.corrected c.cancelled d.changed

4. He smashed the door and took away some valuables.

a.opened b.closed c.broke d.burnt

5. A hypocrate does not speak the truth.

a.philanthropist b.misanthropist c.pretender d.sincere man

6. The wrestler thumped down his opponent.

a.pulled b.bullied c.pushed d.knocked

7. Your argument varies from mine.

a.is close b.bullied c.pushed d.differs

8. A vast piece of land was given to the hero.

a.small b.fertile c.arid d.large

9. When he heard his mother's demise, he started to wail.

a.complain b.snezze c.laugh d.cry aloud

10. Do not delay planting when the rains start.

a.waste b.start c.harvest d.hesitate

Z 194
Synonyms
1. A precious child played and sang at the party.
a.lazy b.industrious c.prodigy d.fast

2. She gave us a precious jewel.

a.big b.valuable c.beautiful d.little

3. The headmaster revealed to us the list of students who sat for the exams.
a.passed b.showed c.cancelled d.took

4. Her sorrow was a result of her father's sickness.

a.swig b.grief c.quietness d.pain

5. She came from the school with great delight.

a.noise b.happenstances c.glut d.stacy

6. He tried several times to ascend the mountain.

a.refused b.accepted c.attempted d.delayed
7. She sometimes exhibits a strange behaviour in public.
a.petty b.bereft c.odorous d.far fetched

8. There was a squidgy rag on the floor.

a.neat b.dirty c.dry d.dank

9. His farm spans about ten acres of arable land.

a.covers b.is within c.will soon reach d.has to be

10.Land isn't always arable.

a.fertile b.infertile c.waterlogged d.flat

Z 195
Synonyms
1. There are wild cats in the woods.
a.risible b.stealthy c.bad d.untamed

2. The cobbler stitched my belt for me.

a.removed b.brushed c.coloured d.sewed

3. Their headteacher is very stern.

a.lax b.strict c.lazy d.striaght forward

4. The sticker on the sardine can showed that it has expired.

a.label b.picture c.name d.brand

5. A quark doctor was brought in.

a.handsome b.fake c.genuine d.lazy

6. The baby's boohoo irritated us all.

a.sobs b.shouts c.noise d.song

7. He visited the loo seven times a day after taking the drug.
a.hospital b.toilet c.church d.house

8. Since your choir arrived they have been singing loudly.

a.before b.from the time c.aftermath d.during

9. The repairer tried very hard but the machine wouldn't work.
a.function b.stop c.start d.occupation

10.Mr Barnie quit smoking after doctors warned him twice.

a.started b.continued c.stopped d.reduced

Z 196
Synonyms
1. Abena is suitable for the job.
a.situated b.quantified c.qualified d.new

2. The soliders repulsed an attack.

a.conceded b.allowed c.repelled d.engaged

3. Even after the operation, it was obvious that his agony was not over.
a.troubles b.happiness c.gains d.losses
4. Even after the operation, it was obvious that his agony was not over.
a.dangerous b.imminent c.clear d.obscure

5. After the bomb blast, shards of the broken glass lay about.
a.crystals b.stone c.pieces d.powders

6. Sewage pipes should always be a bit larger than ordinary ones.

a.correct b.good c.waste d.government

7. We were supplied in time but our complaint was that it was inadequate.
a.slow b.ample c.insufficient d.enough

8. The students were hostile to their new housemastmer.

a.friendly b.unfriendly c.kind d.insincere

9. She advertently trampled on my fallen cake.

a.unintentionally b.intentionally c.inadvertently d.ironically

10. Politicians can often be insincere.

a.kind b.bias c.dishonest d.honest

Z 197
Synonyms
1. My dog is very pliable.
a.obedient b.dishonest c.good d.honest

2. The new company wanted honest persons to work with.

a.sincere b.hardworking c.kind d.silent

3. She prefers banku to pilaf.

a.dislikes b.prepares c.proffers d.obviates

4. He was able to fix my tape for me.

a.prepare b.repair c.create d.cockle

5. Doctor Minka is an expert in piles' cure.

a.experienced b.kind c.deft d.daft

6. We appreciate all your kindness.

a. are grateful for b.are sincere about c.plegde d.redress

7. The cupboard monitor asked his assistant to help with the books.
a.master b.senior c.deputy d.friend

8. All the guests were seated for the ceremony.

a.happy b.dancing c.sitting d.waiting

9. Please tune the radio.

a.adjust b.raise volume c.change d.repair

10.That yellow tube carries gas to the station.

a.well b.container c.cylinder d.pipe

Z 198
Synonyms
1. We found his explanation rather odd.
a.old b.plain c.bad d.strange

2. The doctor has given him a regimen.

a.food b.medicine c.rules d.liquid

3. Our boat is now secure from the dangerous waves.

a.sinking b.safe c.docked d.sailing

4. After the party our teacher was squiffy.

a.happy b.fuddled c.sad d.sober

5. He changed the sequence so the children failed to see the trick.

a.trick b.part c.arrangement d.colour

6. The teacher's scrutiny revealed many mistakes.

a.close study b.happy work c.glance d.corrections

7. She scuttled across the living room.

a.jumped b.scud c.shouted d.crawled

8. The riddle was too difficult for them so they called the sage's attention.
a.father b.wise man's c.noble man's d.old man's

9. The dog's barking roused him from his dream.

a.woke b.chased c.put d.changed

10.As houseflies rove about, they spread diseases.

a.apply b.distribute c.salute d.sensitize

Z 199
Synonyms
1. A scallywag was prevented from voting.
a.voter b.lout c.gentleman d.noble

2. Do not lounge against this newly painted wall.

a.clean b.lean c.shake d.wipe

3. Three journalists were accredited to attend the meeting.

a.forced b.appointed c.prevented d.shunned

4. If you accumalate waste in your house,it's dangerous.

a.decrease b.increase c.irradicate d.use

5. Only clerics were allowed into the church peremeters after six o'clock.
a.servants b.congregation c.priests d.doctors

6. It's an absurd decision to refuse responsibility for your own children.

a.good b.fine c.stupid d.dangerous

7. This apparatus is used for hair cutting.

a.machine b.medicine c.seine d.spearmint

8. This illustration will show you the way to the playground.

a.machine b.medicine c.cart d.sketch

9. We had a brief meeting about the new status of the headmaster.

a.long b.succinct c.short d.protracted

10.She introduced us to the new manager.

a.carried b.welcomed c.chased d.showed

Z 200
Synonyms
1. Children should not be selfish but generous to other people.
a.kind b.mean c.gregarious d.bad

2. A good priest must be selfless.

a.altriustic b.fine c.maladroit d.scrumpy

3. The thief is cursed to go to hell.

a.reft b.blessed c.kinked d.doomed

4. If opportunity comes your way, you have to snatch it.

a.clunker b.change c.fortune d.duty

5. The judge was lenient with the young offenders.

a.scunnered b.considerate c.severe d.worried

6. She was accused of stealing chocolate.

a.chased b.punished c.implicated d.beaten

7. The children were classified according to age.

a.punished b.rewarded c.grouped d.taught

8. We read some comic stories in the school.

a.tragic b.funny c.serious d.long

9. The plumber was commended for repairing the faulty tap in time.
a.debanked b.praised c.insulted d.insinuated

10.If you assault somebody, the law will deal severely with you.
a.injure b.sabotage c.rig d.dislike

Z 201
Opposites
1. My father was present at the concert.
a.there b.aware c.shagged d.absent

2. The priest was commended for his selflessness.

a.kindness b.hardwork c.selfishness d.gentility

3. She was rather displeased about the incident.

a.sad b.unhappy c.joyful d.annoyed

4. When the kids are glad, they play games.

a.angry b.hungry c.happy d.smart
5. We have to be content with what we have.
a.discontent b.sure c.unsure d.gererous

6. The bag was full when the police arrived.

a.fool b.beautiful c.stolen d.empty

7. Mr Osono is very careful about what he says.

a.sinicere b.sorrowful c.calous d.serious

8. The headmaster reported all truants to the proprietor.

a.dull students b.wicked guys d.regulars d.good boys

9. The cobbler agreed to mend my shoe.

a.shine b.unshine c.spoil d.dank

10.All the students converged at the hall.

a.came to b.departed c.enjoyed d.ran

Z 202
Opposites
1. The politicians admonished the electorate to avoid voilence.
a.saddness b.fighting c.peace d.parties

2. A lively party visited our house last Saturday.

a.calm b.sweet c.good d.bad

3. When meat is overcooked it becomes succulent.

a.sweet b.bitter c.nice d.bigger

4. Soon, a crooked line appeared on the T.V screen.

a.straight b.sweet c.skew d.big

5. That part of the car is indented.

a.baggy b.protruded c.broad d.soft

6. A policeman admonished drivers to drive carefully.

a.slowly b.fast c.dangerously d.straight

7. We were given only a meagre amount of the fund.

a.generous b.steady c.sturdy d.planned

8. The crowd started moving backwards.

a.sideways b.upwards c.forwards d.inwards

9. The sea became turbulent.

a.small b.large c.calm d.hot

10.We commenced the job early in the day.

a.concluded b.started c.did d.collected

Z 203
Synonyms
1. Some twins are so identical that it's difficult to distinguish them.
a.show b.differentiate c.beat d.alike
2. The teacher laid emphasis on good handwriting.
a.stress b.grace c.obstacles d.calm

3. Kofi did precisely what he had been asked to do.

a.immediately b.fully c.exactly d.usually

4. The children's stepmother promised not to place any impediments in their way.
a.unforeseen circumstances b.obstacles c.facility d.factor

5. Florence Nightingale was a renowned nurse.

a.strict b.humble c.brave d.famous

6. Due to anger, the pupil spoke to their teacher in an impolite way.

a.foolish b.loud c.brave d.rude

7. The class teaher could not bear the noise.

a.tolerate b.understand b.take in d.make out

8. The Disciplinary Committee was asked to investigate the theft.

a.condemn b.go into c.look into d.look for

9. The team's preformance made the coach very anxious.

a.hopeful b.angry c.jealous d.worried

10.My friend was unconcerned about my troubles.

a.concerned b.worried c.happy d.indifferent

Idioms
Z 204
1. She threw dust into our eyes.This means:
a.she decieved us b.she beat us
b.she taught us d.she confessed to us

2. He is flogging a dead horse.This means he was:

a.dancing b.beating the horse to death
c.unlikely to suceed b.riding a horse

3. The man gave her a helping hand.This means he:

a.helped her b.encouraged her
c.a leapers hand d.made her blind

4. The headmaster advised us to mend our ways.This means he wanted us to:

a. weed the path b.change
c.collect al the rubbish on the compound
d.become strong and clever

5. She had not used computers before but she still decided to give it a try.This means she :
a.gave out some money b.bought one
c.tried using it d.taught people

6.One of the thieves spilled the beans.This means he:

a.told the secret b.covered the truth
c.cheated the rest d.kept the secret
7.We had wanted the bus to remain stationary but the driver had already crossed the Rubicorn.This
means he:
a.moved the bus b.crossed the river c.decided to go d.collected the fares

8.Last Saturday it rained cats and dogs in our place.This means:

a.there was a fight in our house
b.it rained heavily in our house
c.there are many cats in our house
d.a cat and a dog fought in our house

9.The thief was caught red handed.This means

the thief was caught
a.in the act b.with red paint in his hands
c.going to steal d.with his hand cut

10.The government has armed soliders to the teeth.This means the government:
a.armed the soliders' teeth
b.polished the soliders' teeth
c.armed the soliders very well
d.the soldiers learned tooth warfare

Z 205
Idioms
1. The seagent kissed the dust.This means they
a.collected dust b.swore c.died d.ran away

2. The thieves took to their heels.This means they

a.took their high heels b.ran away
c.fought firecely d.were caught

3. The priest gave up the ghost.This means he

a.killed somebody b.died
c.got well d.released the ghost

4. The teacher decided to have a bash at boxing.This means he decided to

a. try b.stop c. enjoy d.be a boxer

5. The horse went on rampage as soon as it was let loose.This means it

a.started limping b.ran away c.destroyed d.died

6. The schools are poles apart.This means they are

a.far from each other b.on top of poles
c.having minarets d.near each other

7.They are now at loggerheads.This means they are

a.dead b.enemies c.talking d.allies

8. He took the bull by the horns.This means he

a.killed the bull b.conrolled the bull by horns
c.killed other animals d.died

9. The old lady is so chicken-hearted.This means she

a.is a paultry farmer b.is timid or fearful
c.is brave d.has a heart for chicken stew
10. The director of the cinema kicked the bucket.This means he
a.died b.became rich d.became annoyed d.hit the bucket with his leg

Z 206
Idioms
1. Kwadwo has become a captive to the moon.This means he
a.has been imprisoned b.has been arrested
c.has gone to the moon and cannot come back
d.is mad

2. She is head over heels in love with the doctor.This means she is
a.very much in love b.beheaded for love
c.dead for love d.lovely

3.He talked about many good things but we knew he was only building castles in the air.This means was
a.bragging c.shouting c.making noise d.bagging

4. She got wind of the impending executon.This means he

a.heard b.said c.allowed d.planned

5. The students were told to go over the work.This means they were told to
a.walk over b.look carefully c.cancel d.mark

6. It has been donkey years since I met her in London.This means it has been
a.a long time b.short time c.leap year d.a year of donkeys

7. The headmaster warned that anyone who took a french leave would be punished.
This means the headmaster would punish anyone who:
a.went to France b.spoke French c.left without permission d.planned demostration

8. His children work round the clock.This means his children work
a.the whole day b.very hard
c.diligently d.slowly

9. We would have helped you but we are hard up.This means we are
a.wicked b.skint c.kind d.rich

10. The pastor advised them to call a spade a spade.This means he advised them to
a.tell lies b.make a small garden c.bring a spade d.tell the truth

Z 207
Idioms
1. I wanted to finish the work by midnight, but she took the wind out of my sails.
This means she
a.encouraged me b.discouraged me c.called me d.streched me out

2. The thugs came back to challenge but he decided to let sleeping dogs lie.
This means he decided to
a.call his dogs after them b.fight with them c.leave the alone d.meet them

3. When the rain started, the workers called it a day.This means the workers
a.closed b.started work c.continued d.were paid
4. He arrived for the show at the eleventh hour.This means he arrived
a.late b.at eleven o'clock c.almost late d.early enough

5. He worked round the clock to repair our sound system for us.This means he worked
a.on the clock b.with a time piece c.the whole day d.until twelve noon

6. Kofi and I are of the same blood.This means we are

a.friends b.relatives c.enemies d.H.I.V positive

7. When they started the story, we were all ears.This means we

a.lisitened attentively b.were very sad c.closed our ears d.were happy

8. She is working to no avail.This means she works

a.fruitlessly b.with gold c.wih no pay d.to get little money

9. He is a green horn.This means he is

a.a new comer b.an old person c.young d.the one wearing green

10.The king was laid to rest in his house.This means he was

a.put to sleep b.crowned c.burried d.distooled

Z 208
Idioms
1. She asked for permission to carry on.This means she wanted to
a.go b.continue c.start afresh d.redo

2. She blew her daughter hot and cold.This means she

a.pampered and scolded her
b.poured hot and cold water on her
c.pampered her too much
d.beat her and made her weep

3. The supervisor remained above board after the investigation.This means he

a. had his name on the list
b. changed his views
c. was sincere
d. had his name still on board

4. She gave a blow by blow account of the incident.This means

a. he recieved hefty blows before telling us the incident
b. he told a story of a fight
c. he gave a very detailed account of the incident
d.he prepared an account of the listeners

5. He hit me but i got even with him.This means i

a.forgave him b.retaliated c.hit him many times d.beat him

6. This is a far cry from what you said.This means it is

a.more sorrowful b.different c.similar d.more interesting

7. The sight made our blood freeze.This means we

a.become worried b.become afraid
c.become cold d.ran away

8. The mayor is glued to his radio.This means he

a.listens constantly b.put super glue on the radio and sticks ear on it.
c.wrote on the radio d.sends radio signals

9. We realised the work was an uphill task.This means the work was
a.difficult b.easy c.enjoyable d.construction

10. She brought home the bacon.This means she

a.was successful b.failed c.made us sad d.made us happy

Z 209
Question Tags
Provide the appropriate question tags
1. Ama is a girl._________?
2. They always worry me.______________?
3. My sister is a nun.________________?
4.We don't wake up early.________?
5.Delila hasn't paid her school fees.________?
6.Some rivers don't flow fast.___________?
7.Asawasi isn't a small town.__________?
8.She hasn't been to the zoo before.__________?
9.Teacher buy their own pens.__________?
10.They discovered the mountain._________?

Z 210
Questions Tags
1.Ama didn't cry.__________?
2.We saw them dancing.________?
3.My brother has a dog._________?
4.They do their work well.__________?
5.Meet me there.________?
6.She knows where to sleep._________?
7.Mansah's father works at Coca Cola.________?
8.Kofi and Ama are friends._________?
9. William wouldn't have sowed the clothes.__________?
10.The Sun shone too much yesterday._________?

Z 211
Question tags
1.Ama was nice to us.__________?
2.The tailor didn't do the work._________?
3.Our seamstress is late in sewing our clothes.________?
4.Mr. Abelugya loves children.___________?
5.Mrs. Kakara does like singing.______________?
6.Bendubasi is his daughter.________________?
7.We didn't file this record did we.___________?
8.Joan saw her house flames.____________?
9.We called the fire department._____________?
10.They didn't aid us._____________?

Z 212
Use "Either....or"/"Neither.......nor"
1. A man can .......... fly ........... swim for three months.
2.We are ....... male............female.
3.Boys........get pregnant ........breastmilk in their breast.
4.A cripple can .........walk .......run.
5.can you bring me..........a spoon.........a fork.
6..............she ...............her sister arrived early. They were both late.
7.You are.............asleep...........awake.
8.A ship can ........fly...........use the street.
9.A girl should ...........dress..........remain naked.
10.Beverage is..........hot ...........cold.

Z 213
Use "Either...............or"/"Neither........nor"
1.Please bring me.............a cup..........jug.
2.They found..........gold ..........money in the poor man's room
3.In other countries..........currency notes........coins are used in trading
4.If you don't eat well you will .........fall sick.........grow lean.
5.Non living things.........eat..........drink.
6.A car can.........swim..........fly.
7.She is so sick she can.........sing.......dance.
8.Those who refuse to work hard are.............poor.............weak.
9.Whoever came looking for should...........be male.........female.
10.............the musician............his asisstant came to the concert so we left for the cinema.

Z 214
Use "Either.....or"/"Neither.....nor"
1.A person who drinks too much often times is............happy............sad.
2.Roman Catholic priests..........marry ...........take wine.
3.A pupil..........clever...........dull.
4.A man ...........tall.............short.
5.Food is............wholesome...........stale.
6.We.............drank...........eat at the party because we were not invited.
7.Mr. Donkor called his son to bring him.........an armchair...........a stool to sit on.
8.He..............saw the thief going..........coming cause he was asleep.
9............she...............her sister is my friend, they are both strangers to me.
10.Esi is...........stupid..........clever. She can't be both.

Z 215
Essays: Fill In: below, above, between, after, before.
1.The adress is written _______the date.
2.The date is written______the address.
3.The body of a letter is written______the opening greeting and the ending.
4.The opening of the letter comes_______the body of the letter.
5.The signature is written ______ the ending.
6.The conclusion of an essay comes ______the introduction.
7.The main body of an essay comes______the conclusion and the introduction.
8.The main body of an essay occurs_________the introduction
9.The introduction of an essay occurs_______the main body
10.The date of the letter comes________ the greetings/salutation.

Z 216
Choose the most appropriate option
1.The cat was sitting________the tree.
a.over b.under c.in d.at
2.The jockey sat _____his horse and rode away.
a.over b.above c.astride d.abreast

3.They formed a queue with one______the other.

a.atop of b.under c.in d.behind

4.She is very clever________maths.

a.of b.in c.above d.at

5. The Kumasi boys travelled _______Accra.

a.of b.to c.above d.at

6. We arrived_________the place in time.

a.to b.of c.at d.inside

7.She had recovered from the aliment but she was still not fit_____the game.
a.to b.by c.for d.into

8. William had much money______him when his car tripped over the hill.
a.in b.at c.on d.into

9. My sister comes________this town.

a.from b.by c.at d.in

10.He sat______ the steer and drove the car away.

a.behind b.into c.inside d.over

Z 217
Choose the most appropriate option
1. We are all good______English.
a.for b.into c.at d.over

2.We paid for the concert before we were allowed________enter.

a.for b.into c.inside d.to

3.If you spoil my pen, you will pay______it.

a.by b.at c.for d.at

4.It never occured_____her that her own brother could do that to her.
a.of b.in c.at d.to

5.The death________the headmaster made the bad students happy.

a.by b.in c.of d.at

6.It is our responsibility________look after our children.

a.of b.by c.to d.in

7.Don't indulge_______drinking alcohol.

a.at b.for c.of d.in

8.In spite_______the darkness, some students sneaked out of school.

a.of b.above c.under d.by

9.Mother put salt_______the stew.

a.on b.by c.to d.into

10.We were reminded_____learn harder than last term.

a.in b.by c.to d.at

Z 218
Indicate whether passive or active.
1.Amina has done the work.
2.The work has been done by her already.
3.She was escorted by two policemen.
4.Joanita has bypassed the queue
5.Mr. Mintah was left alone.
6.The soliders were punished by their commander.
7.Mrs Adwoa Manu was rewarded.
8.The children have eaten beans.
9.The children have been eaten.
10.The kenkey was eaten.

Z 219
Indicate whether passive or active.
1.I love my car.
2.She stole your pen.
3.Mary bought a little lamb.
4.Mensah buys gari for us.
5.We read newspapers.
6.The bachelor carried the goods.
7.We met seven men on the way.
8.William meets two men on the bridge.
9.Amerigo Vespusi descovered America.
10.Teacher Mante will cane you.

Z 220
Idioms
1.Mark escaped the falling tree by the skin of his teeth.This means Mark
a.brush his teeth with chewing stick
b.injured his gum with chewing stick
c.was nearly hit by a falling tree
d.was hit by a falling tree on tree on the his teeth

2.The dog showed a clean pair of heels when the snake appeared. This means the dog
a.ran away b.polished it's heels c.chased the snake d.killed the snake

3.Mr. Odompo vowed to win the game by hook or crook.

This means Mr. Odompo vowed to win the game
a.very soon b.sooner or later
c.by any means whether good or bad
d.before the crooks came

4. He does know his left from right in driving. This means he

a.does not drive well b.does not anything about driving
c.is a skillful driver d.he is a good driver

5.Kwame threatened to beat the watchman, when the latter came he ate his words.
 This means when the watch man came, Kwame
a.fed the watchman b.begged the watchman
c.denied saying that d.fulfilled the statement

6.Our teacher wears white shirt once in a blue moon. This means our teacher
a.wears a white shirt always
b.seldom wears white shirt
c.often wears white shirt
d.often wears a white shirt

7.Instead of washing his hands before eating the food, he put the cart before the horse.
This means he
a.rode a chariot b.rode a horse
c.washed his hands before eating
d.ate before washing his hands.

8.Hilda finds mathematics a headache. This means maths is

a.good b.sweet c.difficult d.painful

9.John came out of the test with flying colours. This means John
a.passed the test very well
b.failed the test miserably
c.painted a beautiful picture in the test room.
d.passed a airplane flying test

10.Joana pretends to be your friend but I know she is a snake under grass.
This means Joana is
a.a committed friend b.a deceitful friend c.a nice friend d.a whore

Z 221
Idioms
1. The miller spit and polished the grinder. This means the miller
a.cleaned b.repaired c.spoiled d.sold

2. After bargaining for a long time both sides decided to spilt the difference.
This means both sides decided
a.stop the deal b.compromise c.cut the business d.disagree

3. William was so steamed up about having been told to leave the playground
before the other children. This means William was
a.happy b.annoyed c.quiet d.ashamed

4. The bus picked up speed until it reached 125km per hour. This means the bus
a.reduced it's sped b.stopped c.started moving d.increased speed

5. After his wedding he knew he had to stay but before long he was gone.
This means he was gone a.later b.soon c.tomorrow d.again

6. The accident changed the judge from the sublime to the ridiculous.
This means the accident change the judge from
a.from bad to worse b.from good to very bad c.from bad to very good d.great to small

7. There are now twenty labourers on stream for the job you refused to do.
This means there are twenty labourers
a.available b.absent c.required d.refused
8. He gave toffes to all and sundry. This mean he gave toffes to
a.everyone b.good students c.obedient people d.no one

9. We want to show that this style works for every Dick, Tom and Harry.
This means the style works for
a.every Englishman b.every man c.every one d.children

10.We begged him to forgive the offending boy but he was bent on paying an eye for an eye.
This means he was bent on
a.poking his eye b.beating him c.retaliating d.telling his mother

Z 222
Idioms
1. We soon realised that what we had bought was a white elephant.
This means we realised we had bought
a.a beautiful present b.costly to keep but useless c.a fat man d.a dangerous ornament

2. She sold us a pig in a poke. This means she sold us a

a.beautiful on the outside but useless
b.very expenisive and ahard to get
c.pork d.an infected pig

3. We let the cat out of the bag. This means we

a.told the secret b.covered the truth c.acknowledge defeat d.save the cat

4. The doctor's efforts landed on rocks. This means the doctor

a.helped too little b.was firmed c.suceeded d.was unsuccessful

5. Kwame burnt the candle at both sides. This means Kwame

a.work seriously b.worked too hard c.died d.worked in the night

6. The cat brought forth two kittens again.

a.gave birth to b.saved c.found d.fed

7. She admonished us to live within our means. This means she admonished
a.stay healthy
b.to use only what we have
c.to plan ahead
d.to live in our house

8. We paid her in her own coins. This means we

a.did to her what she had done to us.
b.gave her some of her new coins
c.paid her with money we had stolen from her pocket
d.gave her a loan

9. She threw cold water on the travelling project.

a.encourage b.discouraged c.reminded d.paid for

10.When we heard her wailing for help we thought it

would be important, not knowing she was only making
a storm in a tea cup. This means she
a.making a big fuss of a small problem
b.making tea for many people
c.attacked by thieves who wanted to steal her cup of tea
d.the hot tea had accidentally burnt her.

Z 223
Idioms
1. Kwame danced attendance on his sister. This means Kwame
a.danced with his sister
b.dance for his sister to see
c.obeyed everything his sister had to say
d.made his sister attend the dance

2. He was the one who broke the ice. This means he

a.shared the ice cream
b.found the led way
c.found the ice cream
d.called the party

3.The game turned out to be a damp squib. This means the game
a.was very interesting b.was just an avenue to sack money from us
c.was most interesting event on the day d.wet and dull

4.After sometime we decided to find the whereabouts of this dark horse of

the painter. This means the painter
a.is chasing a dark horse b.is being chased by a dark horse
c.has an obsure personality d.will ride a dark horse

5. Mr Johnson is now at death's door. This means Mr. Johnson is

a.has died b.is going to hospital c.is about to die d.is knocking at the hospital door

6. When Kwadwo's manager gave him a warning he knew he

was between the devil and the deep sea. This means he was between
a.only two bad options b.two alternatives, one good, one bad
c.small time left d.to leave the job fast

7. Mr. Aduana soon realized he had jumped from frying pan into fire.
This means Mr. Aduana
a.has made an unnessarily decision b.the frying pan was hotter than fire
c.has made a worse decision d.had commited sucide

8. The doctor made him as fit as a fiddle. This means the doctor made him
a.worse than previously b.very healthy and strong
c.learn how to weave d.help with the nursing work

9. They searched hither thither for him. This means they searched
a.everywhere b.nowhere c.here and there d.quickly

10.Our teacher advised us to stay clear of wee smokers.

This means our teacher advised us to
a.advise wee smokers b.smoke little amount of wee
c.avoid wee smokers d.beat wee smoke

Z 224
Idioms
1. Her mother took her to the cleaners from staying out late.This means her mother
a.chastied her b.sacked her c.made her wash clothes d.refused to feed her

2. She was escaping from the fire but was caught in a cleft stick
when the robbers met her downstairs.This means she
a.was clubbed by the robbers b.was left with two bad options
c.was left was with no option d.was burnt to death

3. Her manager booted her out of the job.This means she

a.sacked her b.admitted her c.beat her d.praised her

4. His new work, worked like a charm for him.This means the work
a.charmed him b.made him poor
c.made him successful very quick d.promises to help him

5. The comings and goings made us suspect something was going on there.
This means what made us suspect something?
a.arrivals and departures b.fighting and playing c.dancing and sleeping d.conference

6. He is the most troublesome bully in the school

but when the newcomer arrived he met his waterloo.This means he
a.met his friend b.met someone who could fight him
c.was quickly reported by the newcomer d.beat the new comer

7. The students thought they had done much work but their teacher said
the work leaves much to be desired.This means their work
a.is the best in the whole schools b.is not satisfatory
c.desires to be marked d.should not be marked

8. She consumed so much chocolate at her husband's expense.

This means she
a.ate chocolate with her b.spent time eating
c.paid for all her chocolate that she ate d.refused to explain why she eats chocolate.

9. At the meeting, the two managers were at each others' hammer and tongs.
This means they
a.argued nosily b.refused to talk c.explained themselves d.stole from each other

10. Kusi wanted to tricked us but he was hoisted on his own petard.This means he
a.gave us a pertard b.showed us a pertard c.tricked us anyway d.tricked himself

Z 225
Idioms
1. At first the boys thought they were to wash the tyres only but the foreman let go the whole hog.
This means the foreman
a.hogged his food b.gave them a hog
c.washed the hog with them d.made them wash the whole car

2. You better stop getting on my wick this morning.This means, stop

a.worrying me b.playing with me c.teasing me d.starring at me

3. What are the whys and wherefores for your lateness.

Whys and wherefores means a.reasons b.goodness c.details d.punishment

4. He left the room on the sly.This means he left

a.happily b.secretly c.boastfully d.quitely
5. Instead of showing us the door way he gave us a run-around.This means he
a.showed us a wrong way b.refused to help us c.chased us away d.knocked us down

6. The director has ran out of money.This means he

a.got more b.got enough c.got short of d.forgot to take

7. The mouse did a runner on the cat.This means the mouse

a.ran away from b.ran towards c.ran with d.tricked

8. They decided to share and share alike what they got.This means they decided to
a.share equally b.give to charity c.give it to the twins d.share

9. Can you please throw more light on this Moses story for us?
This means you are expected to
a.explain well b.tell again c.give me d.challenge

10. I want everyone to look sharp today.This means i want everyone to

a.be fast b.be neat c.be dirty d.be slow

Z 226
Idioms
1. Kofi is the apple of my eye.This means
a.I love Kofi b.Kofi loves me c.Kofi looks like an apple in my eye d.I ate Kofi's apple

2.The students rushed to buy the books at a reduced price but Amina
would rather keep her powder dry.This means she
a.was cautious not to buy at once b.was trying to be intelligent
c.was being foolish d.was spending her money elsewhere

3. The child cried himself to sleep.This means the child

a.cried until he fell asleep b.had a sleep apnoea c.lost his money d.refused to sleep

4.I'm at your service.This means: a.I can serve you b.I will cook for you
c.I will help with anything you desire d.I will work for a good pay

5. She has a soft spot for me.This means she

a.hates me b.loves me c.has a weak point i know d.is afraid of me

6. The cow soon found itself in hot water.This means it fell in

a.trouble b.into a marsh c.soup d.boiling water

7. The time is six, woe betide anyone who comes later.

This means anyone who comes later faces
a.trouble b.tide c.gifts d.welcome

8. He was raring to go. This means he was

a.unwilling to go b.yearning to go c.unhappy to go d.planning to go

9. He smelled the rat.This means he

a.became suspicious b.smelled the odour c.became vexed d.smelled roasting rat

10.She had a skeleton in her cupboard. This means

a.she had a bad smell in her cupboard
b.she had a dead body in her cupboard
c.she had an embrassing secret
d.her husband was dead

Z 227
Idioms
1. She washed the dishes under protest. This means she
a.was washing while there was a demostration outside
b.was unwilling but yet washed
c.washed because there were protests about it
d.she came under pressure

2. We decided to skip bathing at his house.This means we

a.forgot to bath at his house
b.decided not to bath at his house
c.stopped taking pinmoney from him
d.were playing with him

3. Milly set the stage for our music lessons.This means Milly
a.prepared for b.refused to attend
c.forgot to attend d.reported early for

4. The two friends are locked in horns.This means they are

a.fighting b.eating c.playing horse play d.good friends

5. The work is simplicity itself.This means the work is

a.difficult b.easy c.short d.complex

6. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means he was born
a.whiles his mother was eating
b.to eat a lot of food
c.into a rich house
d.a royal

7. He advised the children to stop playing silly buggers.

This means he advised them to stop
a.eating hamburgers b.playing the fool
c.throwing their legs around d.being lazy

8. You cannot take me for a ride.This means you cannot

a.cheat me b.play with me c.compete with me d.ride my bicycle

9. When he was appointed secretary of the company, he rose from rags to riches.
This means he : a.became rich suddenly b.became poor
c.became poor gradually d.became rich gradually

10. I knew that he would never dance in public;

he is a shrinking violet.This means he
a.is a very shy person b.is wearing a voilet shirt that shrinks
c.does not know how to dance d.cannot dance in public

Z 228
Idioms
1. If you carry out your chores in time, you will have ample time to play.
This means you will have time to play if you : a.do your work fast
b.planned your work well c.eat fast d.carry your chores
2. Her score is now in the region of 90%.This means her score is
a.at 90% b.about 90% c.going to 90% d.reached 90%

3. Because we suspected him, we started to keep tabs on him.

This means we began to
a.watch him closely b.lock him up c.chase him d.dismiss him

4. Our execellent score in the exams had no thanks to the part time teacher.
This means
a.the part time teacher helped the us pass the exams
b.the part time teacher's contribution was irrelevant
c.the part time teacher thanked us
d.We didn't thank our part time teacher

5. It's time to put on our thinking caps.This means it's time to

a.buy a hat to wear b.use a new hat
c.start thinking d.change our minds

6. My house is just a stone throw from hers.This means my house is

a.beside hers b.opposite hers c.far from hers d.very near hers

7. What you are saying now is at variance with what you said in court.
This means what you are saying is a.different from what you said in court
b.same as what you said in court c.similar to what you said in court
d.the continuation of what you said in court

8. You can use my hall and if anything else, my sister will wait on you hand and foot.
This means my sister : a. will help in anything else you want
b.will show you the way out
c.will give you any advice you may need
d.follow you anywhere else you want to go

9. In the wake of the funeral, the widow complained bitterly of having been cheated.
This means the widow complained bitterly :
a.before the funeral b.immediately after c.at the start of the funeral d.during the funeral

10.Kofi has got a new job and so is rolling in money.This means he

a.sleeps on money b.has become poor c.has become very rich d.prints money

Z 229
Idioms
1. He is so mealy mouthed.This means he:
a.beats about the bush
b.is eating and so he cannot talk well
c.doesn't want to talk to me
d.he doesn't understand me

2. The army is meant to be our guard.This means the army

a.is being guarded by us
b.will be our guards
c.is supposed to guard us
d.will not be our guard again

3. The newspapers made a meal of the captain's death.This means they

a.denied the story b.paid little attention to the story
c.accepted news of the captain's deaths
d.gave much attention to the story

4. Our mill has started malfunctioning again.This means the mill

a.is working very well b.is working rather slowly
c.is working rather badly d.has become perfect

5. Don't maltreat other people's children.This means treat other people's children
a.not strangely b. badly c.well d.as if they are your own

6. He got the students' plaudit when he annouced better food at the dinning hall.
This means the students :
a.fed him b.praised him c.slapped him d.annoyed him

7. The first medicine you brought could not work but this one is very potent.
This means the new medicine is :
a.dull b.weak c.powerful d.easy

8. Mr. Manu pissed himself laughing at the priest.This means Mr. Manu :
a.pissed on the priest b.was urinated on by the priest
c.laughed very hard at the priest d.was laughed at by the priest

9. The customer pissed on the bar tender.This means the customer

a.poured water on the bar tender b.urinated on the bar tender
c.embrassed the bar tender d.welcomed the bar tender

10. The student didn't want to, but the teacher held a pistol to his head.
This means the teacher :
a.shot the student b.killed the student c.forced the student d.allowed the student

Z 230
Idioms
1. Dr. Zeus is no mean person.This means he is
a.a miser b.mean c.an important person d.a wicked man

2. Three malingers were thrown out of the asylum.Those who were thrown out were
a.pretenders b.thieves c.doctors d.patients

3. After going ten straight days without bath, his clothes were maloderous.
The clothes were:
a.stinking b.dirty c.tattered d.replaced

4. If you do not attend to your garden, it will soon become a mass of weeds. This means the garden
a.will be overgrown by weeds b.will become difficult to weed
c.the weeds will unite d.the crops will not grow well

5. The congregation gave their pastor another round of applause. This means the congregation gave the
pastor
a.fire b.good news c.praise d.shots

6. When we saw him he saw as pissed as a newt. This means he was

a.swimming in a pool
b.very wet
c.urinating on himself
d.totally intoxicated

7. It is not good to malign your friend. This means it is not good to

a.praise b.shout at c.disgrace d.dislike

8. Araba was a skint fellow but she is now married money. This means Araba
a.has become rich b.has married a richman
c.will become rich sooner or later
d.will soon marry a richman

9. We were marching to the governor's office but when he showed up some us retreated.
This means when he showed up some of us
a.turned back b.went ahead c.followed him d.chased him

10. I am cooking your food; in the meantime you can have some chips. "In the meantime" means
a.after that b.soon c.meanwhile d.later

Z 231
Idioms
1. We soon realised that Kofi was a potty in his wife's hands. This means Kofi
a.is easily influenced by his wife b. likes his wife
c.likes his wife's food d.has a pot belly

2. His arguement was found to be off base. This means his agruement was found to be
a.correct b.good c.incorrect d.sure

3. Since we want them to lend us some money, they've got us over the barrel.
This means they
a.have got us to do what they want b.will do what we want
c.have got to bankroll us d.have given us a barrel of cash

4. He bowled her over for calling him stupid. This means he

a.hit her b.shouted at her c.robbed her d.praised her

5. The teacher thought that question would be too dificult

for the students, nevertheless, Esi hit the nail right on the head.
This means Esi
a.hit the teacher's pate b.made the teacher hit Esi's pate
c.made the teacher surprised at Esi's answer
d.got the exact answer

6. Linda felt a little help from her elder brother wouldn't come amiss.
This means she felt
a.her elder brother would miss the work
b.her work would became easy
c.some help from her elder brother would be welcome
d.like doing more work to help her elder brother

7. She wiped the dining table as clean as a whistle.

This means she
a.wiped the table as she whistled
b.wiped the table very very clean
c.refused to wipe the table if the whistle didn't stop
d.cleaned the table shabbily
8. We wanted somewhere to piss so our host showed us the urinal close by.
This mean the urinal was
a.nearby b.very big c.closed d.open

9. Mensah got his claws into his daughter.

This means Mensah
a.insulted her b.killed her c.laughed at her d.chased her

10.We advised the school children to steer clear of gamblers.

This means we advised the school children
a.to gamble b.not to gamble
c.not to go near or befriend gamblers
d.to gamble only amongst themselves

Answers
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4
1 B 1 A 1 B 1 B
2 A 2 D 2 A 2 C
3 C 3 D 3 A 3 A
4 A 4 B 4 C 4 B
5 A 5 B 5 D 5 C
6 B 6 B 6 A 6 A
7 C 7 A 7 B 7 C
8 C 8 D 8 C 8 D
9 D 9 A 9 A 9 D
10 C 10 C 10 A 10 A

Z5 Z6 Z7 Z8
1 B 1 A 1 A 1 B
2 C 2 C 2 C 2 D
3 B 3 B 3 A 3 B
4 C 4 B 4 C 4 D
5 B 5 A 5 C 5 B
6 D 6 C 6 A 6 C
7 C 7 C 7 D 7 C
8 C 8 B 8 C 8 C
9 C 9 C 9 B 9 D
10 D 10 B 10 A 10 C

Z9 Z10 Z11 Z12

1 B 1 B 1 A 1 B
2 C 2 D 2 A 2 A
3 B 3 C 3 A 3 A
5 C 5 B 5 B 5 A
6 D 6 A 6 B 6 B
7 D 7 B 7 B 7 B
8 A 8 C 8 B 8 A
9 C 9 C 9 B 9 A
10 C 10 B 10 A 10 B
Z13 Z14 Z15 Z16
1 A 1 B 1 A 1 A
2 B 2 A 2 A 2 A
3 A 3 B 3 B 3 B
4 A 4 B 4 A 4 B
5 A 5 B 5 A 5 B
6 A 6 A 6 B 6 A
7 B 7 A 7 B 7 A
8 B 8 A 8 A 8 B
9 B 9 A 9 A 9 A
10 B 10 B 10 B 10 B

Z21 Z22 Z23 Z24

1 B 1 A 1 A 1 C
2 B 2 A 2 C 2 B
3 B 3 C 3 B 3 A
4 B 4 A 4 C 4 A
5 A 5 C 5 C 5 C
6 A 6 C 6 C 6 D
7 A 7 C 7 B 7 C
8 A 8 C 8 B 8 D
9 D 9 C 9 B 9 B
10 B 10 B 10 D 10 A

Z25 Z26 Z27 Z28

1 C 1 C 1 B 1 B
2 B 2 A 2 A 2 C
3 B 3 A 3 B 3 A
4 C 4 D 4 D 4 A
5 B 5 C 5 C 5 D
6 A 6 B 6 A 6 D
7 D 7 C 7 B 7 A
8 B 8 B 8 B 8 B
9 C 9 A 9 B 9 D
10 A 10 C 10 B 10

Z29 Z30 Z31 Z32

1 B 1 A 1 A 1 B
2 D 2 B 2 D 2 A
3 C 3 A 3 D 3 B
4 C 4 D 4 D 4 A
5 A 5 B 5 A 5 B
6 C 6 B 6 A 6 A
7 D 7 A 7 B 7 B
8 C 8 B 8 B 8 B
9 B 9 C 9 C 9 C
10 A 10 B 10 C 10 B

Z33 Z34 Z35 Z36

1 A 1 A 1 B 1 B
2 A 2 B 2 B 2 C
3 A 3 B 3 B 3 A
4 A 4 C 4 C 4 B
5 B 5 A 5 C 5 A
6 C 6 D 6 B 6 A
7 D 7 A 7 B 7 C
8 C 8 C 8 B 8 C
9 B 9 C 9 B 9 B
10 B 10 C 10 C 10 A

Z37 Z38 Z39 Z40

1 C 1 B 1 B 1 A
2 B 2 A 2 A 2 C
3 B 3 C 3 B 3 C
4 D 4 B 4 A 4 A
5 A 5 D 5 A 5 B
6 C 6 B 6 A 6 B
7 A 7 C 7 A 7 B
8 A 8 A 8 D 8 A
9 B 9 C 9 C 9 C
10 B 10 A 10 C 10 C

Z41 Z42 Z43 Z44

1 B 1 A 1 D 1 C
2 B 2 C 2 C 2 C
3 A 3 C 3 A 3 C
4 C 4 B 4 B 4 B
5 B 5 D 5 C 5 D
6 B 6 B 6 D 6 C
7 D 7 D 7 C 7 B
8 D 8 B 8 B 8 C
9 C 9 C 9 B 9 C
10 C 10 C 10 C 10 C

Z45 Z46 Z47 Z48

1 B 1 C 1 D 1 D
2 A 2 B 2 C 2 B
3 B 3 A 3 C 3 A
4 B 4 A 4 D 4 B
5 C 5 D 5 C 5 B
6 C 6 B 6 C 6 B
7 B 7 B 7 D 7 C
8 B 8 B 8 C 8 C
9 C 9 A 9 A 9 C
10 B 10 B 10 B 10 C

Z49 Z50 Z51 Z52

1 C 1 A 1 B 1 C
2 C 2 C 2 B 2 C
3 B 3 C 3 A 3 D
4 B 4 B 4 C 4 B
5 A 5 B 5 B 5 B
6 A 6 B 6 A 6 D
7 A 7 D 7 C 7 D
8 B 8 B 8 B 8 D
9 C 9 D 9 B 9 B
10 C 10 A 10 C 10 C

Z53 Z54 Z55 Z56

1 B 1 A 1 B 1 A
2 A 2 A 2 D 2 D
3 B 3 C 3 D 3 B
4 D 4 D 4 C 4 C
5 A 5 A 5 C 5 C
6 C 6 B 6 B 6 C
7 A 7 D 7 C 7 C
8 C 8 A 8 D 8 A
9 C 9 B 9 A 9 A
10 B 10 C 10 D 10 C

Z57 Z58 Z59 Z60

1 C 1 D 1 C 1 B
2 A 2 D 2 B 2 C
3 C 3 C 3 A 3 B
4 B 4 C 4 A 4 A
5 D 5 D 5 D 5 A
6 B 6 D 6 D 6 C
7 C 7 D 7 B 7 B
8 C 8 C 8 B 8 B
9 C 9 B 9 C 9 B
10 C 10 C 10 C 10 B

Z 61
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. C

Z 62
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. A

Z 63
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. B

Z 64
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. B

Z65 Z66 Z67 Z68

1 C 1 C 1 C 1 B
2 C 2 B 2 B 2 A
3 C 3 B 3 A 3 D
4 C 4 B 4 B 4 B
5 A 5 D 5 A 5 C
6 C 6 B 6 B 6 D
7 B 7 B 7 C 7 B
8 A 8 A 8 A 8 C
9 B 9 C 9 C 9 D
10 B 10 C 10 D 10 D
Z69 Z70
1 D 1 B
2 D 2 A
3 D 3 B
4 A 4 D
5 C 5 C
6 A 6 A
7 B 7 C
8 C 8 C
9 C 9 B
10 B 10 D

Z84 Z85 Z86 Z87

1 A 1 A 1 A 1 D
2 A 2 D 2 C 2 B
3 A 3 D 3 D 3 A
4 D 4 C 4 B 4 B
5 A 5 C 5 B 5 B
6 A 6 D 6 C 6 B
7 A 7 C 7 B 7 B
8 D 8 A 8 C 8 A
9 C 9 A 9 C 9 B
10 B 10 B 10 C 10 B

Z96 Z97 Z98 Z99

1 B 1 B 1 B 1 B
2 B 2 D 2 A 2 A
3 A 3 C 3 A 3 B
4 B 4 A 4 C 4 C
5 A 5 B 5 C 5 A
6 A 6 C 6 B 6 B
7 B 7 D 7 C 7 C
8 C 8 C 8 C 8 C
9 D 9 C 9 D 9 A
10 B 10 C 10 C 10 B

Z108 Z109 Z110 Z111

1 A 1 A 1 B 1 D
2 B 2 A 2 B 2 D
3 A 3 A 3 A 3 B
4 B 4 B 4 B 4 A
5 B 5 A 5 A 5 C
6 A 6 A 6 A 6 C
7 B 7 B 7 B 7 C
8 A 8 A 8 B 8 C
9 A 9 B 9 A 9 C
10 B 10 A 10 B 10 C

Z120 Z121 Z122 Z123

1 D 1 C 1 B 1 C
2 D 2 C 2 A 2 B
3 B 3 B 3 A 3 A
4 A 4 B 4 A 4 B
5 B 5 D 5 B 5 C
6 D 6 D 6 B 6 C
7 B 7 A 7 B 7 C
8 B 8 D 8 B 8 A
9 C 9 A 9 B 9 B
10 B 10 C 10 B 10 C

Z143 Z144 Z145 Z146

1 D 1 C 1 A 1 A
2 C 2 C 2 C 2 A
3 D 3 A 3 C 3 E
4 B 4 B 4 D 4 C
5 E 5 A 5 C 5 C
6 A 6 E 6 C 6 C
7 A 7 A 7 D 7 A
8 D 8 C 8 C 8 D
9 D 9 E 9 E 9 B
10 C 10 B 10 C 10 B

Z81 Z82 Z83

1 haven’t they? 1 B 1 A
2 mightn’t me? 2 D 2 B
3 aren’t you? 3 C 3 B
4 were they? 4 B 4 B
5 didn’t she? 5 C 5 A
6 don’t they? 6 C 6 B
7 didn’t she? 7 D 7 A
8 didn’t she? 8 C 8 A
9 does she? 9 D 9 A
10 was he? 10 B 10 B
Z88 Z89 Z90 Z91
1 D 1 B 1 A 1 B
2 B 2 A 2 A 2 B
3 A 3 A 3 B 3 A
4 B 4 C 4 C 4 A
5 B 5 B 5 B 5 A
6 A 6 B 6 A 6 B
7 D 7 B 7 A 7 B
8 C 8 C 8 C 8 A
9 B 9 B 9 A 9 B
10 D 10 A 10 B 10 A

Z92 Z93 Z94 Z95

1 B 1 C 1 A 1 A
2 C 2 D 2 D 2 C
3 B 3 B 3 C 3 B
4 C 4 B 4 D 4 C
5 B 5 B 5 A 5 B
6 C 6 B 6 B 6 A
7 A 7 A 7 C 7 C
8 D 8 C 8 D 8 D
9 D 9 C 9 B 9 B
10 C 10 A 10 C 10 B

Z100 Z101 Z102 Z103

1 B 1 B 1 B 1 A
2 C 2 B 2 A 2 A
3 A 3 A 3 A 3 B
4 B 4 A 4 B 4 B
5 D 5 A 5 B 5 A
6 A 6 B 6 B 6 B
7 A 7 A 7 B 7 A
8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A
9 A 9 A 9 B 9 B
10 D 10 B 10 B 10 B

Z104 Z105 Z106 Z107

1 B 1 A 1 A 1 B
2 B 2 B 2 A 2 B
3 A 3 B 3 A 3 A
4 B 4 B 4 A 4 A
5 A 5 B 5 B 5 A
6 B 6 A 6 A 6 A
7 A 7 A 7 B 7 B
8 B 8 B 8 B 8 A
9 B 9 A 9 A 9 B
10 A 10 B 10 A 10 A

Z116 Z117 Z118 Z119

1 B 1 A 1 C 1 A
2 B 2 A 2 B 2 A
3 D 3 A 3 C 3 C
4 A 4 A 4 C 4 D
5 B 5 C 5 A 5 D
6 C 6 D 6 A 6 C
7 A 7 A 7 B 7 C
8 C 8 C 8 B 8 D
9 B 9 B 9 D 9 C
10 C 10 A 10 C 10 A

Z112 Z113 Z114 Z115

1 D 1 C 1 A 1 C
2 D 2 C 2 B 2 A
3 D 3 A 3 A 3 D
4 A 4 C 4 D 4 B
5 D 5 C 5 D 5 C
6 D 6 A 6 C 6 C
7 C 7 B 7 C 7 D
8 D 8 D 8 B 8 B
9 C 9 A 9 A 9 A
10 A 10 B 10 A 10 C

Z124 Z125 Z126 Z127

1 B 1 B 1 D 1 B
2 B 2 D 2 C 2 A
3 A 3 A 3 B 3 A
4 B 4 B 4 D 4 C
5 A 5 C 5 D 5 A
6 B 6 B 6 B 6 A
7 B 7 C 7 C 7 A
8 B 8 C 8 C 8 C
9 A 9 A 9 C 9 B
10 B 10 C 10 D 10 B

Z128 Z129 Z130 Z131

1 B 1 D 1 A 1 C
2 B 2 D 2 A 2 C
3 A 3 A 3 A 3 B
4 D 4 C 4 B 4 A
5 D 5 C 5 A 5 A
6 B 6 C 6 B 6 C
7 C 7 C 7 B 7 C
8 B 8 C 8 A 8 B
9 D 9 A 9 A 9 C
10 D 10 B 10 B 10 B

Z132 Z133
1 D 1 C
2 C 2 A
3 C 3 C
4 C 4 E
5 A 5 B
6 C 6 D
7 B 7 A
8 B 8 B
9 A 9 B
10 B 10 A

Z 141
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. B

Z 142
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. B

Z 143
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. B

Z 144
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. C

Z 145
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. C

Z 146
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. B

Z 147
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. A

Z 148
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. D

Z 149
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. C

Z 150
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. A

Z 151
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. D

Z 152
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. A

Z 153
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. B

Z 154
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. C

Z 155
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. B

Z 156
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. C

Z 157
1. D
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. B

Z 158
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. C

Z 159
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. B

Z 160
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. B

Z 161
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. A

Z 162
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. D

Z 163
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. D

Z 164
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. A

Z 165
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. B

Z 166
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. A

Z 167
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. C

Z 168
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. D

Z 169
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. B

Z 170
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. C

Z 171
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. D

Z 172
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. A

Z 173
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. C

Z 174
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. B

Z 175
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. B

Z 176
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. C
10. C

Z 177
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. A

Z 178
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. B

Z 179
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. A

Z 180
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. C

Z 181
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. C

Z 182
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. C
10 C

Z 183
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. C

Z 184
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. C
9. B
10. B

Z 185
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. A

Z 186
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. C

Z 187
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. B

Z 188
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. C

Z 189
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. D

Z 190
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. C

Z 191
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. C

Z 192
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. B

Z 193
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. D

Z 194
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. A

Z 195
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. C

Z 196
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. C

Z 197
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. D

Z 198
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. B

Z 199
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. D

Z 200
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. A

Z 201
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. B

Z 202
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. A

Z 203
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. D
10. D

Z 204
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. C

Z 205
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. A

Z 206
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. D

Z 207
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. C

Z 208
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. A

Z 209
1. Isn't she?
2. Don't they?
3. Isn't she?
4. Do we?
5. Has she?
6. Do they?
7. Isn it?
8. Has she?
9. Don't they?
10. Didn't they?

Z 210
1. Did she?
2. Didn't she?
3. Hasn't he?
4. Don't they?
5. Will you?
6. Doesn't she?
7. Doesn't he?
8. Aren't they?
9. Would he?
10. Didn't it?

Z 211
1. Wasn't she?
2. Did he?
3. Isn't she?
4. Doesn't he?
5. Doesn't she?
6. Isn't she?
7. Did we?
8. Didn't she?
9. Didn't we?
10. Did they?

Z 212
1. Neither nor
2. Either or
3. Neither nor
4. Neither nor
5. Either or
6. Neither nor
7. Either or
8. Neither nor
9. Either or
10. Either or

Z 213
1. Either or
2. Neither nor
3. Either or
4. Either or
5. Nither nor
6. Neither nor
7. Neither nor
8. Either or
9. Either or
10. Neither nor

Z 214
1. Either or
2. Neither nor
3. Either or
4. Either or
5. Either or
6. Neither nor
7. Either or
8. Neither nor
9. Neither nor
10. Either or

Z 215
1. Below/After
2. After/Below
3. Between
4. Before/ Below
5. After/ Below
6. After/ Below
7. Between
8. After/ Below
9. Before/ Above
10. Before/Above

Z 216
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. A

z 217
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. C

Z 218
1. active
2. passive
3. passive
4. active
5. passive
6. passive
7. passive
8. active
9. passive
10. active

Z 219
1. active
2. active
3. active
4. active
5. active
6. active
7. active
8. active
9. active
10. active

Z 220
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. B

Z 221
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. C

Z 222
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. A

Z 223
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. C

Z 224
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. D

Z 225
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. B

Z 226
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. C

Z 227
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. A

Z 228
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. C

Z 229
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. C

Z 230
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. C

Z 231
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. C