MULTIPLE CHOICE PAPER 1 END OF TERM EXAM 2019 TERM 1

1. While not wanting to be discouraging, this event will be poorly attended in my opinion.

Delete: in my opinion

2. Small businesses can become competitive only if they merge their operations:

Begin with: Only if small businesses

3. Jean was so busy at the office all day that she did not have time for lunch.

Begin with: Jean did not

4. You will get lost if you follow that route.

Begin with: Unless you follow

5. If I miss this appointment, I will not be able to get another for three months.

Change: If I miss to I shall not miss

6. One must be supportive to one’sfriends A B wheneverthey are in need. No Error C D

7. However loyal you are to your friends you A

should listen objectively when they sharetheir B C

problems with you. No Error D

8. Neither of the boys are willing to sharebooks A B

with the others. No Error C D

9. The car is almost new, is in excellent A

condition, and being sold for a reasonable B C

price. No Error D

10. Official warnings no matter how severe, A

does not deter workers from demanding B C

better working conditions. No Error D

11. Business cooperations must adhere to A B C

the rules governing their operations. No Error D

12. The patient was refered to the psychiatrist A B

for counselling. No Error C D

13. I was deceived into believing that nothing A B

occured in my absence. No Error C D

14. The suspence and dramatic tension in the A B movie overwhelmedme. No Error C D

15. The recently elected officer has formerly A B resigned from his position. No Error C D

16. Everyone commented on the modesty displayed by the President’s wife as she visited the children’s home.

17. The Minister’s statement about the incident was vague and misleading.

18. The lawyer was asked to summarize his argument instead of lengthening the discussion.

19. The students received no marks for their project because all their research was inaccurate.

20. He was told not to aggravate the situation by provoking the angry customer.

21. We often clean the vacant lot which has been empty for a long time.

22. Locked inside the room alone he shouted her name over and over again.

23. He told the students to make hay while the sun shines and not waste their time.

24. If I were the president of the association I will change the procedures for conducting meetings.

25. In an emergency one must follow the evacuation procedures as given.

26. What is the writer’s purpose in lines 1-3 of the first paragraph?

(a) To highlight the aesthetic qualities of the diamond.

(b) To get the reader’s attention before revealing the subject.

(c) To outline the uses of the diamond.

(d) To show that diamonds captivate a woman’s heart.

27. What do lines 5-7 of the extract intend to show?

(a) The same element which is found in items of insignificant value is also present in the diamond.

(b) That diamonds can be used in for making pencils.

(c) That carbon can make a motorcar engine faulty.

(d) That carbon is a valuable element.

28. In paragraph two, which of the following can be inferred?

(a) That variations in arrangements of carbon elements result in different substances

(b) That the possibilities to be derived from the different arrangement of carbon atoms are not yet known

(c) That man’s knowledge of carbon has enabled him to use it to his advantage

(d) That the only thing not yet known about carbon is the arrangement of its atoms

29. How does the writer show that not all diamonds are valuable?

(a) By stating that only 20% of all diamonds are used in jewelry.

(b) By showing that diamonds have a variety of uses.

(c) By saying that diamonds are used in industries.

(d) By saying that not all diamonds are clear.

30. According to the passage what are some of the popular misconceptions about diamonds?

(a) Diamonds could be found in fields and forests by lucky people and are alive.

(b) Only lucky people could find diamonds.

(c) Diamonds are found alive in forested areas.

(d) Because diamonds shine brighter than glass.

All of the following must be done in order to get one carrat of diamond:

(i) excavation of at least 70 feet

(ii) removal of 20 tons of earth

(iii) polishing and cutting of the diamond

(iv) pounding on the diamond bed

(a) (i), (ii), and (iii)

(b) (i) and (ii)

(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)

(d) 9i), (ii) and (iv)

The writer uses the sentence , "Any bargain diamond is questionable," in line 45 to suggest:

(a) that all bargain diamonds are false

(b) that bargain diamondsnare a good investment

(c) that not all diamonds are perfect or flawless

(d) that a cheap diamond could not be perfect of flawless

According to the passage , why is it easy to tell the difference between diamond and glass?

(a)Because of the difference in the rays that are sent out

(b) because glass is cheaper than diamond

(c)because light bounces off the glass more uniformly than diamonds

(d) because diamonds shine brighter than glass

34. What two qualities of Wilberforce enabled him to achieve his objective?

(a) His bravery and courage.

(b) His intelligence and decisiveness.

(c) His brilliance and determination.

(d) His compassionate nature and perseverance.

35. In paragraph two, what does the word “traffic” refer to?

(a) The slave trade.

(b) The institution of slavery.

(c) The movement of British Parliamentarians.

(d) The movement of the British into Africa.

36. What dangers did Wilberforce encounter in his bid to stop the slave trade?

(a) He was intimidated by prospective witnesses.

(b) His life was endangered.

(c) It was difficult to collect evidence.

(d) He could not get witnesses to support his allegations.

37. What actions did Wilberforce take after the Bill was voted down in 1797?

(a) He reintroduced the Bill in Parliament and embarked on a nationwide speaking campaign to arouse public opinion.

(b) He went around the country introducing the Bill to the Public.

(c) He spoke more about it and introduced the Bill in Parliament.

(d) He sensitized the public and used their support to reintroduce the Bill.

38. What does the writer use the word “appeared” in line 38 to suggest?

(a) That Wilberforce was doubtful that the Bill would be passed.

(b) That even though the Bill was passed the trade still continued.

(c) That there was hope that the Bill would stop the slave trade.

(d) That in all appearances the slave has ceased.

39. According to the passage, which one of the following statements is not true?

(a) Wilberforce made mention of his intention to abolish slavery in the House of Commons in 1787.

(b) In 1797 the Bill to abolish the slave trade was first voted on it the House of Commons.

(c) The emancipation Bill was passed on 25th July 1833.

(d) Slavery was abolished in Europe and the colonies on July 31st 1834.

40. The final paragraph suggests that Wilberforce left a

(a) legacy.

(b) country that continues to mourn his passing.

(c) victory for the slave owners.

(d) political vacuum.

41. The extract can be classified as

(a) autobiographical

(b) biographical

(c) expository

(d) narrative

42. What does line 2 of the poem suggest?

(a) The boy has access to money but it is not his own.

(b) The boy has no money

(c) The boy has no control of his money.

(d) The boy hopes to inherit money.

43. Why does the poet describe the boy as “pitying” in line 3 of the poem?

(a) The boy is feeling sorry for the convict.

(b) The boy look compassionate.

(c) The boy is poor.

(d) The boy was begging.

44. Why does the convict smile?

(a) He was touched by the boy’s compassionate gesture.

(b) He felt that the entire idea was frivolous.

(c) He wanted to casually dismiss the boy.

(d) He didn’t want to offend the boy.

45. Why did the constable appear indifferent to the convict’s song in line 16?

(a) Because he had to be serious while on duty.

(b) Because of the nature of the words in the song.

(c) Because he was not attentive.

(d) Because he was preoccupied by the talent displayed by the boy.

46. What does the phrase “grimful glee,” in line 12 imply about the convict?

(a) That there were solemn undertones to his happy singing.

(b) That the convict was afraid to sing.

(c) That the song was a sad one.

(d) That the convict was happy being in the company of the little boy.

47. What is ironical about the convict’s song?

(a) The convict is singing of freedom while he is sentenced to death

(b) The convict is singing of freedom while in jail

(c) The convict is singing of freedom while in handcuffs

(d) The song is directed to the constable who has the authority to set him free.

48. How is line 1 of the poem contradicted in the 2ndstanza?

(a) The boy has done a lot for the convict by lifting his spirit.

(b) The boy has helped the convict to escape.

(c) The boy has underestimated his ability to play the victim.

(d) The boy did much to depress the convict and the constable.

49. Why does the writer use the word “real” in the expression “real development”?

(a) To show that development has many forms.

(b) To show his passion for development.

(c) To explain that what is universally considered development is not really development.

(d) To contrast between real development and fake development.

50. According to the letter, how does the country measure development?

(a) By the levels of production, its infrastructure and volume of trade.

(b) By the number of structures built to house the homeless and opportunities for social mobility.

(c) By the amount of foreign currency held in the country’s reserved.

(d) By the stability of its economic and social system.

51. What in the writer’s view is “real development”?

(a) The increase in a country’s trade creating wealth which leads to development.

(b) The policies that a country has for helping that displaced in society.

(c) The level of patriotism seen in the attitude of the nation’s youths.

(d) The support systems a country has put in place for the less privileged and for developing its human resources.

52. What word would most likely be used to describe the writer?

(a) humane

(b) obsessed

(c) remorseful

(d) understanding

53. What device is used in line 15-16 “with the ………. disadvantaged”?

(a) exaggeration

(b) repetition

(c) innuendo

(d) sarcasm

54. According to the writer, what do the indicators of economic growth reveal?

(a) The levels of productivity in a country.

(b) The amount of trade and foreign exchange a country achieves.

(c) The development of a country’s human resource.

(d) The stability of a country’s government.

55. “All infrastructure, classy hotels and fancy resorts are merely reflections of somebody’s vision. They are not what development is really about” (lines 34-37) shows that the writer thinks that the popular view of development is

(a) insignificant

(b) fascinating

(c) uncertain

(d) inaccurate

56. The purpose of the notice is to

(a) provide a schedule of the work to be undertaken.

(b) provide a map of the areas identified for work.

(c) warn residents of the dangers of the infrastructure work being carried out.

(d) inform the residents of St. George about traffic interruptions.

57. The notice states that the work will be done

(a) periodically over a five-month duration.

(b) intermittently between the months of August to December.

(c) unceasing for five consecutive months.

(d) recurring at certain times for five months.

58. From the map it can be concluded that

(a) only one-way traffic can be accommodated along the road where the lane is closed.

(b) there will be no need to make detours along streets.

(c) there are more than four areas affected by road closure.

(d) the road closure are on the north east of the area depicted in the map.

59. According to the notice, which of the following is NOT true?

(a) Services are not expected to cease during the months of construction.

(b) There will be occasional road and lane closure.

(c) Signs will be posted to help you to circumnavigate your way around the closure.

(d) Access to properties along the affected areas will be curtailed for the duration

60. The notice makes an appeal for the public to

(a) stay away from affected areas.

(b) use the city’s website to access information.

(c) have patience and co-operate with the developers.

(d) understand the level of their inconvenience.