June 2025
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1

Objective Test
45 minutes

PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE

SECTION A

From the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one which most suitably completes each sentence.

1. Our dog …….. barking since the stranger entered the house.
A. has been
B. is
C. was
D. would be

2. Enrolment has increased …….. the new classroom was built.
A. since
B. until
C. when
D. while

3. To …….. did you deliver the message?
A. who
B. whoever
C. whom
D. whomever

4. Put the books on the shelf, ……..?
A. do you
B. have you
C. will you
D. may you

5. Amira prepared a delicious meal for her ……..
A. sisters-in-law
B. sister’s-in-law
C. sisters-in-laws
D. sisters’-in-laws

6. We always …….. the lights before going to bed.
A. off
B. put off
C. put out
D. out

7. We saw …….. people in the room.
A. a little
B. much
C. plenty
D. many

8. The laptop is …….. than the other two.
A. expensive more rather
B. expensive rather more
C. more expensive rather
D. rather more expensive

9. Their gardener was …….. old to work.
A. even
B. so
C. too
D. very

10. The coach advised the two players to cooperate with ……..
A. each other
B. each one
C. ourselves
D. themselves

11. If it rained, the farmer …….. his seeds.
A. will have sowed
B. will sow
C. would have sowed
D. would sow

12. Although there were ten beautiful bags in the shop, Sandra liked …….. of them.
A. both
B. each
C. neither
D. none

13. Selfish people always consider …….. first.
A. herself
B. myself
C. ourselves
D. themselves

From the options A to D, the correct reported speech for the sentence in Question 14 below is:

14. Amartey asked Tettey, “Did you see the new student yesterday?”
Amarh asked Tettey …………
A. did he see the new student the previous day
B. whether he saw the new student yesterday
C. if he had seen the new student the previous day
D. if he had seen the new student yesterday

 

From the options A to D, the correct passive form for the sentence in Question 15 below is:

15. Had they completed the project before the deadline?
………. the project been completed by them before the deadline?
A. Were
B. Has
C. Had
D. Was

SECTION B
Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.

16. His dubious attitude has made him lose all his good friends.
A. deceitful
B. disrespectful
C. untrue
D. unforgiving

17. The boy’s account of the incident was elaborate.
A. clear
B. detailed
C. interesting
D. realistic

18. Nobody paid any attention to the workers’ demands.
A. agitations
B. complaints
C. objections
D. requests

19. It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
A. broadcast
B. calculated
C. observed
D. predicted

20. Paul purposely left the door open.
A. carelessly
B. hurriedly
C. intentionally
D. occasionally

SECTION C
In each of the following sentences a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the alternatives lettered A to D the one that best explains the underlined group of words.

21. On seeing the angry mob approaching the school, our school prefect told us to take to our heels. This means that the prefect told us to …………..
A. hurry up
B. join them
C. run away
D. walk gracefully

22. The two boys have often been at loggerheads with each other. This means that they ……
A. are usually seen walking together
B. have often exchanged ideas
C. have often had strong disagreements
D. usually have the same views on issues

23. I learnt to paddle my own canoe. This means that I ……..
A. am independent and need no help from others
B. do not interfere in other people’s matters
C. have no help in my fishing business
D. work hard to feed myself and my family

24. She tried to throw dust in our eyes. This means that she tried to ………….
A. cheat us
B. deceive us
C. fight us
D. make us blind
25. Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ………….
A. arrogant
B. dangerous
C. greedy
D. quarrelsome

SECTION D
From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined in each sentence.

26. He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes …….. moves.
A. calculated
B. smart
C. delayed
D. final

27. Though we expected …….., the judge handled the case with partiality.
A. fairness
B. happiness
C. patience
D. seriousness

28. The Policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but …….. it to the jury.
A. disclosed
B. gathered
C. found
D. planted

29. The minister publicly rebukes his assistant and always …….. his secretary.
A. advises
B. commends
C. embraces
D. harasses

30. Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is …….. to strangers.
A. friendly
B. generous
C. strict
D. wicked

 

SECTION E
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage are four options arranged in columns lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided, the word that is most suitable.

Akuba was trained as an accountant. After graduation, she went out to –31– employment.
She visited several firms but was –32– in securing a job. Afiba, her friend, finally advised her to read the newspapers for –33– of vacant positions. Fortunately, a reputable company was looking for a –34– accountant who was –35– in financial reporting. Akuba immediately submitted her application, attended an interview and within a week, she received an appointment letter. Her patience and perseverance had finally paid off.

A B C D
31. seek request search look
32. unlucky disappointed unfortunate unsuccessful
33. advertisements announcements information notices
34. professional certified skilled responsible
35. proficient specialized knowledgeable competent

PART B
ORAL LANGUAGE

UNIT I
Choose from the options A to D, the one which has the same initial consonant sound as the word underlined in the sentence.

36. She received a beautiful psalm.
A. shall
B. palm
C. sand
D. page

37. The car sped around the curve.
A. chain
B. cell
C. ciao
D. colonel

38. We won the game easily.
A. giant
B. general
C. gentle
D. goat

 

[UNIT II]
Choose from the options A to D, the one which has the same vowel sound as the word underlined.

39. The city grew quieter with each passing hour.
A. bowl
B. your
C. tour
D. owl

40. The queue moved slowly, yet no one seemed to mind.
A. fee
B. cool
C. quest
D. few

 

END OF PAPER ONE