CPO Mini Mock English(03 June 2024)
Question 1:
Direction :- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Ghana was the first true African state. The reason why we are saying this is that most African states lived in tribal villages but Ghana was the centre of gold trade. This gold trade opened new possibilities for the Ghanaians. The gold trade roots back to the 4th century, when African Soninke tribes were under the rule of the Maga, a Berber clan originating from Morocco. This clan has mastered trans-Saharan camel travel. They were known for trading salt for gold from the Soninke.
When the Arabs invaded North Africa, there was an upsurge in the trade in gold. Ghana became rich and soon after, the Soninke ousted the Maga and built their own nation under Kaya Magan Cisse, who became the Soninke king around 790.
Ghana's ancient capital, Koumbi Salah, was the city where Africans and Berbers met and traded. Arab traders in the 9th century described Ghana as 'the land of gold.' The gold came from Asante and Senegal, to the south and west. The trade routes led north and east to Morocco, Libya and Aksum and so on to Europe and Asia.
Ghana had reached its peak in the 10th century. This was the country which controlled both the gold and salt trades. Other trading goods included woollen clothes, luxury items, leather goods and slaves. Traders transported goods hundreds of kilometres across the Sahara desert with camel caravans.
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
Question 2:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
AMATEUR
Question 3:
Direction :- The following sentence has been divided into parts. that contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Everyone was surprised / at his indefatigable courage and determination / to achieve what he desired.
Question 4:
Direction :-Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
Question 5:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He obtained 80% marks in science in High school. He has qualified __________ the science stream in plus two.
Question 6:
Direction :- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Ghana was the first true African state. The reason why we are saying this is that most African states lived in tribal villages but Ghana was the centre of gold trade. This gold trade opened new possibilities for the Ghanaians. The gold trade roots back to the 4th century, when African Soninke tribes were under the rule of the Maga, a Berber clan originating from Morocco. This clan has mastered trans-Saharan camel travel. They were known for trading salt for gold from the Soninke.
When the Arabs invaded North Africa, there was an upsurge in the trade in gold. Ghana became rich and soon after, the Soninke ousted the Maga and built their own nation under Kaya Magan Cisse, who became the Soninke king around 790.
Ghana's ancient capital, Koumbi Salah, was the city where Africans and Berbers met and traded. Arab traders in the 9th century described Ghana as 'the land of gold.' The gold came from Asante and Senegal, to the south and west. The trade routes led north and east to Morocco, Libya and Aksum and so on to Europe and Asia.
Ghana had reached its peak in the 10th century. This was the country which controlled both the gold and salt trades. Other trading goods included woollen clothes, luxury items, leather goods and slaves. Traders transported goods hundreds of kilometres across the Sahara desert with camel caravans.
__________ and ________ were the foundation of Ghana's trade in ancient times.
Question 7:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions
Grin from ear to ear
Question 8:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Imitation
Question 9:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Oblivious
Question 10:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions
Grin from ear to ear