General professional knowledge past questions And Answers
1. A polytank contains 4,000 litres of water. If 3,500 litres of water is used, what fraction of the original quantity is used?
A. 1/8
B. 3/8
C. 5/8
D. 7/8
Answer: 3,500รท4,000=7/83,500 รท 4,000 = 7/8.
2. A basket contains 45 mangoes. If each mango costs GHยข3, how much will all the mangoes cost?
A. GHยข90
B. GHยข120
C. GHยข135
D. GHยข150
Answer: 45ร3=13545 ร 3 = 135.
3. Find the LCM of 18 and 24.
A. 36
B. 72
C. 96
D. 144
- 18 = 2 ร 3ยฒ
- 24 = 2ยณ ร 3
LCM = 2ยณ ร 3ยฒ = 72.
4. The average of 12, 15, 18 and 25 is:
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17.5
D. 18
Answer: Sum = 70. รท4 = 17.5.
5. A man walks 3 km north and then 4 km east. What is his displacement?
A. 5 km
B. 6 km
C. 7 km
D. 8 km
Answer: Right-angled triangle โ โ(32+42)=5โ(3ยฒ + 4ยฒ) = 5.
6. If a = 12 and b = 8, evaluate a2โb2aยฒ โ bยฒ.
A. 32
B. 56
C. 80
D. 160
Answer: 144โ64=80144 โ 64 = 80.
7. A trader bought an item for GHยข240 and sold it for GHยข300. Find the percentage profit.
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
Answer: Profit = 60. Percentage = 60รท240ร100=2560 รท 240 ร 100 = 25%.
8. Evaluate 3/4รท2/33/4 รท 2/3.
A. 3/8
B. 9/8
C. 1/2
D. 7/6
Answer: 3/4ร3/2=9/83/4 ร 3/2 = 9/8.
9. The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. If the length is 20 cm, find the breadth.
A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm
Deepening: 2(L+B)=60โ20+B=30โB=102(L + B) = 60 โ 20 + B = 30 โ B = 10.
10. Simplify: 2/5+3/102/5 + 3/10.
A. 1/2
B. 7/10
C. 4/5
D. 1
Answer: 2/5=4/10โ4/10+3/10=7/102/5 = 4/10 โ 4/10 + 3/10 = 7/10.
11. The simple interest on GHยข1,000 for 3 years at 8% per annum is:
A. GHยข180
B. GHยข200
C. GHยข240
D. GHยข300
Answer: 1000ร8ร3รท100=2401000 ร 8 ร 3 รท 100 = 240.
12. If 5 men can do a job in 12 days, how many days will 10 men take to do the same job (same rate)?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12
Answer: Work = men ร days = 5 ร 12 = 60.
For 10 men โ 60 รท 10 = 6.
13. Find the value of 72รท9+6ร272 รท 9 + 6 ร 2.
A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 22
Answer: 72รท9=872 รท 9 = 8. 6ร2=126 ร 2 = 12. Total = 20.
14. A trader sells an article at GHยข540 making a profit of 20%. Find the cost price.
A. GHยข400
B. GHยข420
C. GHยข450
D. GHยข480
Answer: Selling = 120% of cost.
540รท1.2=450540 รท 1.2 = 450.
15. Evaluate: 0.75ร0.20.75 ร 0.2.
A. 0.10
B. 0.12
C. 0.14
D. 0.15
Deepening: 75ร2=15075 ร 2 = 150, with 4 decimal places โ 0.15.
16. A train travels 120 km in 2 hours. What is its average speed?
A. 50 km/h
B. 55 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 65 km/h
Answer: 120รท2=60120 รท 2 = 60.
17. A man shares GHยข900 among 3 children in the ratio 2:3:4. How much does the child with the largest share get?
A. GHยข300
B. GHยข320
C. GHยข360
D. GHยข400
Answer: Ratio = 9 parts. Each part = 100. Largest = 4 ร 100 = 400.
18. Find the square root of 196.
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15
Answer: 14ร14=19614 ร 14 = 196.
19. A piece of cloth is 8.4 m long. If it is divided equally among 7 women, how much does each woman get?
A. 1.0 m
B. 1.1 m
C. 1.2 m
D. 1.3 m
Answer: 8.4รท7=1.28.4 รท 7 = 1.2.
20. Convert 2.75 into a mixed fraction.
A. 2 1/2
B. 2 2/3
C. 2 3/4
D. 2 4/5
Answer 0.75 = 3/4. So 2 3/4.
SECTION B: ESSENTIAL PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
21. Which of the following best describes a scheme of work?
A. A teacherโs daily plan for lessons
B. A detailed plan for an entire term
C. A record of studentsโ marks
D. A textbook summary
A scheme of work outlines the topics, objectives, and activities for a whole term. Correct = B.
22. The main purpose of lesson notes is to:
A. Impress the headteacher
B. Guide teaching and learning systematically
C. Provide answers for exams
D. Record attendance
Lesson notes are the teacherโs guide to organize teaching objectives, methods, and assessment. Correct = B.
23. Continuous assessment in schools mainly helps to:
A. Punish lazy students
B. Encourage rote learning
C. Monitor progress and improve learning
D. Provide marks for exams only
Continuous assessment tracks student progress and informs teaching adjustments. Correct = C.
24. Which of the following is a learner-centered method?
A. Lecture
B. Storytelling
C. Discussion
D. Dictation
Discussion actively involves learners in the process. Correct = C.
25. Which of these is the most effective teaching aid for a science practical lesson?
A. Blackboard drawing
B. Real objects/apparatus
C. Flashcards
D. Photographs
Real apparatus allow hands-on experiments. Correct = B.
26. Which principle of teaching states that learning should move from simple to complex?
A. Principle of activity
B. Principle of correlation
C. Principle of motivation
D. Principle of progression
Progression means moving step by step from easy to difficult. Correct = D.
27. The affective domain deals with:
A. Knowledge
B. Skills
C. Attitudes and values
D. Physical movement
Affective = feelings, attitudes, values. Correct = C.
28. Which method best develops critical thinking among pupils?
A. Question and answer
B. Role play
C. Debate
D. Lecture
29. The first step in preparing a lesson note is:
A. Selecting teaching aids
B. Writing instructional objectives
C. Identifying the topic
D. Preparing evaluation questions
The lesson must first identify the topic/theme. Correct = C.
30. The best way to maintain classroom discipline is to:
A. Be harsh and strict
B. Engage pupils in learning activities
C. Punish offenders severely
D. Ignore misconduct
Active engagement reduces indiscipline. Correct = B.
31. An instructional objective must be:
A. General and broad
B. Measurable and specific
C. Long and detailed
D. Difficult to achieve
Objectives should be SMART (specific, measurable, achievable). Correct = B.
32. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of continuous assessment?
A. Helps monitor learner progress
B. Reduces examination anxiety
C. Focuses only on memory recall
D. Provides feedback for improvement
Continuous assessment is holistic, not memory-based. Correct = C.
33. Which method is most suitable for teaching values and morals?
A. Role play
B. Dictation
C. Lecture
D. Copying notes
Deepened Answer:
Role play lets learners experience and internalize values. Correct = A.
34. Which of the following resources is an example of an audio-visual aid?
A. Chalkboard
B. Radio
C. Television
D. Flashcards
Audio-visual = both sound and visuals โ TV. Correct = C.
35. In Bloomโs taxonomy, โanalysisโ belongs to the:
A. Affective domain
B. Psychomotor domain
C. Cognitive domain
D. Social domain
Analysis is part of cognitive (thinking skills). Correct = C.
36. Which is the most effective method for large classes?
A. Group work
B. Individual project
C. Lecture with questions
D. Practical experiment
For large classes, lecture with Q&A keeps control. Correct = C.
37. A good teaching aid should be:
A. Expensive
B. Durable and relevant
C. Attractive only
D. Complicated
Relevance and durability are key. Correct = B.
38. Which type of test measures learnersโ entry behavior before teaching?
A. Diagnostic test
B. Formative test
C. Summative test
D. Achievement test
Diagnostic tests identify strengths and weaknesses before teaching. Correct = A.
39. A teacher who adjusts methods to meet learner differences is practicing:
A. Rote learning
B. Differentiated instruction
C. Strict discipline
D. Summative evaluation
Differentiation = adapting to learner needs. Correct = B.
40. Which of the following motivates pupils most effectively?
A. Corporal punishment
B. Encouragement and praise
C. Harsh rules
D. Long lectures
Positive reinforcement builds confidence. Correct = B.
SECTION C: LITERACY & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (41โ70)
41. Which one of the following strategies will you recommend to a teacher as the most appropriate to enhance the participation of learners in class discussions?
A. Attach brilliant learners to low-achievers in a group for a task.
B. Develop the confidence of learners who are afraid to talk in class.
C. Make use of reinforcement and punishment when teaching.
D. Use highly interactive methods of teaching and learning.
The best way to boost participation is to make teaching methods interactive, allowing all learners to engage. Correct = D.
42. Which one of the following reasons would best explain why a teacher will use the demonstration method?
A. It does not take a lot of instructional time.
B. It helps learners to be active during teaching.
C. It provides learners with real-life experience of events.
D. It ensures active learner participation.
Demonstration is best because it gives real-life, practical experiences that learners can observe and replicate. Correct = C.
43. A teacher administered a pretest and found that more than half of the class did not have the prerequisite skills. The intervention most likely involved โฆ
A. Dividing the class into two groups and providing remedial activities.
B. Giving extra homework for 2 weeks.
C. Showing all the students a video and proceeding with teaching.
D. Teaching the new unit anyway.
Effective intervention means providing remedial activities for those who failed before continuing. Correct = A.
44. In monitoring and conducting periodic review of programs in inclusive education, the most essential strategy is for teachers to โฆ
A. Only involve learners with mild SEN.
B. Set appropriate objectives for all learners.
C. Focus on children with mental impairment only.
D. Use only multisensory approaches.
Inclusivity means setting appropriate objectives and achievable targets for all learners, not a selected group. Correct = B.
45. All of the following factors should be considered when constructing test items except โฆ
A. Age of respondents.
B. Availability of test blueprints.
C. Physical facilities available.
D. Skills to be tested.
Test construction depends on learnersโ age, skills, and blueprints, but not on physical facilities. Correct = C.
46. The statement โA student obtained 92% in a test and won second prizeโ is an example of โฆ
A. Criterion-referenced interpretation.
B. Formative evaluation.
C. Norm-referenced interpretation.
D. Summative evaluation.
Since the studentโs performance is compared to others (second prize), it is norm-referenced. Correct = C.
47. In which situation would peer teaching be most appropriate?
A. KG 2 teachers resolve a social problem.
B. Teachers reassigned to a new school.
C. Teachers identify a problem in instruction and plan to address it.
D. Teachers wish to learn about community challenges.
Deepened Answer:
Peer teaching works best when teachers have identified an instructional issue and are ready to collaborate. Correct = C.
48. All the following are reasons for good school-community relationship except โฆ
A. Meeting the needs of children.
B. Keeping parents informed.
C. Improving literacy rates in the community.
D. Reinforcing belief in education.
School-community relations donโt automatically increase literacy rates; thatโs a broader policy issue. Correct = C.
49. A young teacher drinks excessively after school hours. The most serious negative impact is โฆ
A. He will be physically weak.
B. He will make the community lose respect.
C. Other teachers will not respect him.
D. The youth in the community will emulate him.
The gravest danger is young people copying his negative behavior. Correct = D.
50. The Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) is an Act that โฆ
A. Established the CTVET.
B. Established the Complementary Basic Education Agency.
C. Merged GES and GTEC.
D. Merged the NTC and NIB.
Deepened Answer:
Act 1023 restructured regulatory bodies, merging NTC and NIB into one authority. Correct = D.
51. Which occurs when learners solve open-ended problems?
A. Curriculum-based learning
B. Content-centred learning
C. Problem-based learning
D. Student-centred learning
Open-ended problem solving is the essence of problem-based learning. Correct = C.
52. Which sequence correctly shows teacherโs role in curriculum implementation?
A. Syllabus โ scheme of work โ lesson note.
B. Teaching materials โ lesson note โ delivering lesson.
C. Lesson note โ teaching.
D. Lesson note โ teaching โ evaluating learners.
The process is lesson preparation, teaching, and evaluation. Correct = D.
53. Not the most appropriate step to ensure smooth transition of a topic started by a previous teacher?
A. Administer a test.
B. Interview the previous teacher.
C. List objectives of next topic.
D. Review and recap the topic.
Listing next objectives doesnโt ensure continuity with what was taught before. Correct = C.
54. To create a conducive atmosphere, a teacher should avoid โฆ
A. Derogatory remarks about learners.
B. Directing parents on child handling.
C. Maintaining strict code of behavior.
D. Providing list of donโts.
Deepened Answer:
Negative, derogatory remarks harm motivation most severely. Correct = A.
55. A teacher shows awareness of learning differences, gender, and background. This is โฆ
A. Empathy for abilities.
B. Knowledge of social inclusion.
C. Love for learners.
D. Sympathy for vulnerable.
Recognizing and addressing learner diversity = social inclusion knowledge. Correct = B.
56. Strategies to motivate learners except โฆ
A. Encouraging learners to contend with each other.
B. Using appropriate TLMs.
C. Meeting different aspirations.
D. Provoking curiosity.
Healthy competition is useful, but โcontendโ implies destructive rivalry โ demotivating. Correct = A.
57. A teacher elicits evidence during a lesson to close learning gaps. This is โฆ
A. Formative assessment
B. Normative assessment
C. Self-assessment
D. Summative assessment
Checking progress during teaching is formative assessment. Correct = A.
58. Teacher deciding on promotion to next grade is making a โฆ
A. Certificate decision
B. Competency decision
C. Diagnostic decision
D. Placement decision
Promotion involves placing the learner in a new grade = placement decision. Correct = D.
59. A programming error gave all candidates +10 points. Is this a concern?
A. No, systematic error doesnโt affect reliability.
B. No, systematic error doesnโt affect validity.
C. Yes, it distorts reliability.
D. Yes, it distorts validity.
Systematic addition shifts all equally โ validity is affected (true meaning of scores is wrong). Correct = D.
60. Teacher professional development can occur in all ways except โฆ
A. Attending workshop.
B. Welfare association meeting.
C. Learning with colleagues.
D. Seminar on lesson planning.
Welfare meetings are social, not developmental. Correct = B.
61. Strategy not likely to promote reflective teaching?
A. Peer observation and feedback.
B. Conversations with learners.
C. Experts taking notes and analyzing.
D. Video recording for evaluation.
Deepened Answer:
All except B are reflective strategies; casual conversations are feedback but not systematic reflection. Correct = B.
62. Which action prevents learners from social participation?
A. Excusing with just cause.
B. Detaining without supervision.
C. Preventing sports for health reasons.
D. Restricting play during lessons.
Detaining students during break without supervision isolates them. Correct = B.
63. Pupil cannot see clearly on the board. Best action?
A. Inform parents and follow up.
B. Move child to where he sees.
C. Move to front seat and arrange vision assessment.
D. Report to headmaster.
Immediate action is seating + referral for assessment. Correct = C.
64. All are types of learning environments except โฆ
A. Assessment-centred
B. Community-centred
C. Learner-centred
D. Teacher-centred
Teacher-centred is traditional, not a recognized modern learning environment type. Correct = D.
65. Best way to ensure inclusion in classroom?
A. Allow any behavior.
B. Be aware of specific needs.
C. Encourage all learners to participate.
D. Use multiple languages.
Encouraging active participation of all learners ensures inclusion. Correct = C.
66. Teacher struggling with large class size. Best solution?
A. Divide into groups and attend each.
B. Use role play and demonstration.
C. Report to headteacher.
D. Lecture method.
Deepened Answer:
Grouping learners helps manage large classes and improves interaction. Correct = A.
67. Math teacher struggles to relate content to real life. Advice?
A. Use illustrations and role play.
B. Use real-life scenarios in assessment.
C. Go on field trips.
D. Be an independent thinker.
Real-life application is best achieved by embedding examples in lessons โ A.
68. Teacher met students individually to discuss assignment errors. This shows โฆ
A. Step-by-step guidance.
B. Effective instructional design.
C. Confidence-building.
D. Prompt feedback.
Discussing performance after marking is prompt feedback. Correct = D.
69. Teacher discovers gifted learner. Best action?
A. Conduct more summative tests.
B. Exempt from group work.
C. Conduct frequent needs assessments.
D. Give challenging tasks with feedback.
Gifted learners need enrichment and challenges, not exclusion. Correct = D.
70. Teacher wants to know learnerโs progress after intervention. Best advice?
A. Trend comparison of learnerโs own performance.
B. Compare with brilliant learners.
C. Compare with poor learners.
D. Compare with colleaguesโ scores.
Deepened Answer:
The best way is to track the learnerโs progress against their own previous performance (trend analysis). Correct = A.
71. LITERACY QUESTION
Choose from the alternatives A โ D the one that best completes each of the sentences.
The proprietor and headmaster of the school โฆ… at last yearโs induction ceremony.
- A. was
- B. were
- C. is
- D. are
Correct Answer: A. was
The subject โproprietor and headmasterโ refers to the same person holding two titles, not two different people. Therefore, the singular verb โwasโ is correct.
72. LITERACY QUESTION
More than one teacher โฆ… needed for this academic year.
- A. is
- B. have been
- C. are
- D. has been
Correct Answer: D. has been
The expression โmore than oneโ is grammatically singular, so it takes the singular verb โhas beenโ, not plural.
73. LITERACY QUESTION
The students answered the questions according โฆโฆ they were instructed by their teacher.
- A. to
- B. as
- C. with
- D. against
Correct Answer: B. as
The phrase is โaccording asโ, meaning โin the manner in which.โ So โasโ is the correct word.
74. LITERACY QUESTION
A committee has been constituted to look into the matter, โฆโฆโฆ?
- A. hasnโt it
- B. havenโt they
- C. wonโt it
- D. wonโt they
Correct Answer: A. hasnโt it
The subject โcommitteeโ is treated as a singular unit here, so the tag question must be โhasnโt itโ.
75. LITERACY QUESTION
Choose from the alternatives lettered AโD one which represents the active form of the statement.
The Professional General Knowledge paper is being written today by candidates.
- A. are writing
- B. are being writing
- C. are to write
- D. will write
Correct Answer: A. are writing
The active form of โis being written today by candidatesโ is โCandidates are writing the paper today.โ
76. LITERACY QUESTION
Choose from the alternatives lettered AโD one which represents the active form of the statement.
The case is being presided over by the new magistrate.
- A. presides
- B. has presided
- C. presided
- D. is presiding
Correct Answer: D. is presiding
The active form of โis being presided overโ is โThe new magistrate is presiding over the case.โ
77. LITERACY QUESTION
Choose the one nearly opposite in meaning to the italicized word:
Kwesi claimed his portion of the property.
- A. forfeited
- B. concealed
- C. retrieved
- D. roasted
Correct Answer: A. forfeited
The opposite of โclaimedโ (to demand/own something as yours) is โforfeitedโ (to give up or lose the right to it).
78. LITERACY QUESTION
Choose the one nearly opposite in meaning to the italicized word:
We planned to meet him just after his coronation, but we never saw him until his โฆ
- A. ousting
- B. confirmation
- C. suspension
- D. enthronement
Correct Answer: A. ousting
The opposite of coronation (ceremony of crowning) is ouster/removal from office.
79. LITERACY QUESTION
In which sentence is a word wrongly separated?
- A. Sentence 1
- B. Sentence 2
- C. Sentence 3
- D. Sentence 4
Correct Answer: B. Sentence 2
โevery day activityโ is wrong. It should be โeveryday activityโ (adjective form).
80. LITERACY QUESTION
Which sentence contains a wrongly spelt word?
- A. Sentence 1
- B. Sentence 2
- C. Sentence 3
- D. Sentence 4
Correct Answer: B. Sentence 2
The misspelling is โcontinueslyโ instead of โcontinuously.โ
81. LITERACY QUESTION
Read the passage below and answer question
1Uncle Joe, like many others, does a 30-minute exercise every day.ย 2This every day activity is done to ensure that he stays healthy continuesly throughout the rest of his life.ย 3Uncle Joe thinks exercising is a benchmark for good health.ย 4He forgets that exercising alone are not enough.ย 5Good eating habit can equally be considered too.
Identify the sentence which contains a concord error.
- A. Sentence 1
- B. Sentence 2
- C. Sentence 3
- D. Sentence 4
Correct Answer: D. Sentence 4
โExercising alone are not enoughโ is wrong. The subject โExercisingโ is singular, so it should be โis not enough.โ
COMPREHENSION (82โ86)
82. COMPREHENSION
COMPREHENSION
Carefully read the passage below and use it to answer the question
Julius came out of the staff common room leaving the principal and the headmaster behind. He walked with defiant limp straight into his classroom. He knew that three hundred pairs of eyes were looking at him from several windows. He could hear cheering hisses but he despised them all. He felt tall. The class teacher who was also the headmaster was still in the staff room. The boys stood up and gathered around him. He was disappointed that the girls did not rush to him as the boys had done. They fired barrels of questions at him but he did not appear eager to answer any. He knew they must know the details by now and be anxious to hear the end of it. But he would not give it to them yet. They must see him as he truly was. They must completely forget all the impressions they had gathered on the football field and on the race track. Then, he told himself that he must not look serious because if they discovered the truth, they might think he was crying for himself. He was a hero and heroes are to be admired not pitied. โThey just told me to go home and never come backโ. There was stunned silence. Julius noticed a crumpled look come onto Doraโs face and quickly said, โOh, it was only a jokeโ. Then, there was a sigh of relief and everybody was laughing with him. Julius felt happy because they did not yet know the truth. He laughed carelessly.
Culled from Ogundipe and Tregido: Practical English Course Book 3
Why was Julius not eager to answer his classmatesโ questions?
- A. He was stubborn.
- B. He did want them to know.
- C. He knew they had the details.
- D. He was warned not to disclose the details.
Correct Answer: C. He knew they had the details.
The passage states that Julius believed they already knew the story and were only eager for the ending.
83. COMPREHENSION
Carefully read the passage below and use it to answer the question
Julius came out of the staff common room leaving the principal and the headmaster behind. He walked with defiant limp straight into his classroom. He knew that three hundred pairs of eyes were looking at him from several windows. He could hear cheering hisses but he despised them all. He felt tall. The class teacher who was also the headmaster was still in the staff room. The boys stood up and gathered around him. He was disappointed that the girls did not rush to him as the boys had done. They fired barrels of questions at him but he did not appear eager to answer any. He knew they must know the details by now and be anxious to hear the end of it. But he would not give it to them yet. They must see him as he truly was. They must completely forget all the impressions they had gathered on the football field and on the race track. Then, he told himself that he must not look serious because if they discovered the truth, they might think he was crying for himself. He was a hero and heroes are to be admired not pitied. โThey just told me to go home and never come backโ. There was stunned silence. Julius noticed a crumpled look come onto Doraโs face and quickly said, โOh, it was only a jokeโ. Then, there was a sigh of relief and everybody was laughing with him. Julius felt happy because they did not yet know the truth. He laughed carelessly.
Culled from Ogundipe and Tregido: Practical English Course Book 3
Why did his mates heave a sigh of relief when he told them he was only joking?
- A. He had been a good student.
- B. They did not want him dismissed.
- C. He told them the news in class.
- D. They cheered him up.
Correct Answer: B. They did not want him dismissed.
The students feared he had been expelled. When he joked, they were relieved.
84. COMPREHENSION
COMPREHENSION
Carefully read the passage below and use it to answer the question
Julius came out of the staff common room leaving the principal and the headmaster behind. He walked with defiant limp straight into his classroom. He knew that three hundred pairs of eyes were looking at him from several windows. He could hear cheering hisses but he despised them all. He felt tall. The class teacher who was also the headmaster was still in the staff room. The boys stood up and gathered around him. He was disappointed that the girls did not rush to him as the boys had done. They fired barrels of questions at him but he did not appear eager to answer any. He knew they must know the details by now and be anxious to hear the end of it. But he would not give it to them yet. They must see him as he truly was. They must completely forget all the impressions they had gathered on the football field and on the race track. Then, he told himself that he must not look serious because if they discovered the truth, they might think he was crying for himself. He was a hero and heroes are to be admired not pitied. โThey just told me to go home and never come backโ. There was stunned silence. Julius noticed a crumpled look come onto Doraโs face and quickly said, โOh, it was only a jokeโ. Then, there was a sigh of relief and everybody was laughing with him. Julius felt happy because they did not yet know the truth. He laughed carelessly.
Culled from Ogundipe and Tregido: Practical English Course Book 3
How would you interpret the studentsโ silence when Julius said, โThey just told me to go home and never come back.โ They were โฆโฆ
How would you interpret the studentsโ silence when Julius said, โThey just told me to go home and never come back.โ They were โฆโฆ
- A. cooperative
- B. stunned
- C. bored
- D. embarrassed
Correct Answer: B. stunned
The sudden silence shows shock and disbelief.
85. COMPREHENSION (Vocabulary)
Explain the word as used in the passage: defiant
- A. deviant
- B. submissive
- C. disrespectful
- D. indifferent
Correct Answer: C. disrespectful
โDefiant limpโ means walking boldly in resistance, showing disrespectful boldness.
86. COMPREHENSION (Vocabulary)
Explain the word as used in the passage: eager
- A. anxious
- B. dispassionate
- C. apathetic
- D. ambitious
Correct Answer: A. anxious
โEagerโ here means keen or anxious to know/see something quickly.