, Welcome to your English Class 8 (1st Term Exams)
The total number of questions are 40.
The time allocated for the exams is 60 Minutes
Today's date is 17/01/2025
OBJECTIVE TEST
SECTION A
From the possible alternative answers below, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.
1. Ella wore a ….. dress to the party.
2. My brother, with his children, …………travelling to Salaga next week.
3. It is high time we …… for the meeting.
4. The accused person refused to appear before the ….. panel.
5. They have not bought …… of the two prescribed books.
6. The boy found the assignment …… to do.
7. Neither John nor his friend, …………….. a play to the end.
8. Araba and Osei are a devoted couple who love ………………
9. My father has bought a …………..car.
10. Akua was …………..that she won four prizes.
11. Before he entered the classroom, we ……….the chalkboard.
12. I have forgotten all …………my friend told me.
13. The supervisor will ask the ………….to come and repair the pipe in the bath room.
14. Aggie got …………mark for French in the examination.
15. We won the school debating contest, …………we?
SECTON B
Choose from the possible alternative answers below, the one which is
nearest in meaning to the capitalized word in each sentence.
16. The accountant CORRECTED all the mistakes made by the Chief Executive.
17. The new headmaster met the staff and made his MAIDEN speech.
18. The elders were advised not to MEDDLE in chieftaincy affairs.
19. The students complained that the rules were too RIGID.
20. The choir sang some MELODIOUS songs at the function.
SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been capitalized. Choose from the possible alternative answers
the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
21. Whenever Kweku goes to Kumasi, he PUTS UP WITH HIS UNCLE. This means that Kweku ……….the uncle.
22. I GLANCED OVER the papers as I walked home. This means that I quickly ……….the papers.
23. The woman entered the room to find her daughter with her EYES GLUED to the television. This means that her daughter was …………the television.
24. Kojo was dragged to the farm like A LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER. This means that Kojo was dragged …….
25. The bully was ordered TO LEAVE HIS YOUNGER BROTHER ALONE. This means that the bully was told …….
SECTION D
From the possible alternative answers, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning
to the capitalized word in each sentence.
26. Some of the guests at the party were RUDE.
27. The lawyer supported his argument with COPIOUS evidence.
28. If you want to be believed, you must be OBJECTIVE.
29. In all boarding schools, going out in the night is PROHIBITED.
30. The surest way to avoid DEFEAT is to strive for…
SECTION E
In the following passage the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four choices are offered. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided, the word that is most suitable.
Good health is a matter of great concern. To …31….it, healthy living and a disciplined life is a must. One of the best ways is to ….32… plenty of water as it reduces the risk of heart ….33…, burns body fat and ….34… our body temperature. We should also keep well as it..35… our body and reduces stress.
31. Choose the correct word to complete the passage above. (31)
32. Choose the correct word to complete the passage above. (32)
33. Choose the correct word to complete the passage above. (33)
34. Choose the correct word to complete the passage above. (34)
35. Choose the correct word to complete the passage above. (35)
ORAL LANGUAGE
SECTION F
From the possible alternative answers below, choose the one which has the same consonant sound
as the capitalized word in the sentences below.
36. We saw the JUDGE in his seat.
37. The boys HANG in their cloths.
38. Our school will COMPETE with four other schools.
From the possible alternative answers below, choose the one which has the same or similar ending
as the capitalized word in the sentences below.
39. We understand what the man is ABOUT.
40. Francisca talks with loud VOICE.
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