SS1 English Language Question and Anwer – Third Term

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section A – Objective Questions

• Revision of Previous Work
• Comprehension Skills
• Vocabulary Development
• Sentence Structure
• Writing Forms
• Speech Work

Answer Key – Objective Questions

Section B – Theory Questions

• Comprehension and Summary
• Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills
• Essay Writing: Narrative and Argumentative
• Phonetics and Phonology
• Grammar: Conjuncts and Disjuncts
• Letter Writing

Model Answers – Theory Questions

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SECTION A – OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (30 QUESTIONS)

1. What is the meaning of a word based on how it is used in a sentence called?
A. Denotation
B. Etymology
C. Contextual meaning
D. Lexical meaning

2. Which of the following words is commonly misspelt?
A. Receive
B. Recieve
C. Recive
D. Receeve

3. What is the main purpose of a dictionary?
A. To write letters
B. To define and spell words correctly
C. To summarize stories
D. To write essays

4. Which of the following sentences contains an adjunct?
A. She left after the meeting.
B. He is a teacher.
C. This is good.
D. She runs fast.

5. What is the main point of the passage titled “Beauty”?
A. Beauty is in fashion.
B. Beauty is physical appearance.
C. Beauty includes inner qualities.
D. Beauty attracts people.

6. Which of these best describes an expository essay?
A. A story about an event
B. A descriptive writing
C. A detailed explanation of a subject
D. A letter to a friend

7. What is the meaning of the word “persuade” in advertising?
A. To confuse
B. To explain
C. To force
D. To convince

8. An example of an adjunct in a sentence is:
A. quietly
B. house
C. book
D. teacher

9. A narrative essay must include:
A. Dialogue and characters
B. Report and figures
C. Questions and answers
D. Debate and rebuttal

10. In the passage “Fishing in Hausa Land,” the main activity is:
A. Hunting
B. Farming
C. Fishing
D. Trading

11. Which of the following is a diphthong?
A. /ei/
B. /t/
C. /m/
D. /ʃ/

12. What is the plural of “passer-by”?
A. Passers-bys
B. Passer-bies
C. Passers-by
D. Passer-bys

13. What is the correct stress pattern for “record” as a noun?
A. re-CORD
B. RE-cord
C. re-cord
D. Re-cord

14. Which of these is a homophone?
A. Ate and Eight
B. Cut and Cat
C. Son and Soon
D. Been and Bean

15. In speech, /i/ and /i:/ are examples of:
A. Vowels
B. Nasals
C. Diphthongs
D. Consonants

16. What is a semi-formal letter used for?
A. Business purposes
B. To write to close friends
C. To write to an acquaintance with some level of respect
D. To the president

17. Which of these is a function of comparatives?
A. To describe a noun
B. To show time
C. To compare two things
D. To express surprise

18. What is a conjunct?
A. A word that connects clauses or sentences
B. A describing word
C. A noun in action
D. A type of adverb

19. A disjunct expresses:
A. The speaker’s attitude
B. The object of a verb
C. The subject of a sentence
D. A comparative adjective

20. Which word is associated with journalism?
A. Anchor
B. Stretcher
C. Wrench
D. Oven

21. What is an informal letter used for?
A. Office applications
B. Writing to friends and family
C. Complaint to government
D. Editorial writing

22. A synonym is a word that:
A. Is opposite in meaning
B. Has a similar meaning
C. Is spelled the same
D. Sounds the same

23. What kind of essay is “Indiscipline is Responsible for the Poor Performance of Students”?
A. Descriptive
B. Narrative
C. Argumentative
D. Expository

24. Pronoun references to first person are:
A. You, Yours
B. He, She
C. I, Me, We, Us
D. They, Them

25. Which word is associated with building?
A. Trowel
B. Pulpit
C. Stethoscope
D. Radar

26. Which is an antonym?
A. Love – Hate
B. Big – Huge
C. Begin – Start
D. Look – See

27. What is the main theme of leisure reading?
A. Stress
B. Enjoyment and relaxation
C. Competition
D. Examination

28. Which sentence correctly drops the final “e” before adding a suffix?
A. Hopeing
B. Hoping
C. Hopeing
D. Hoppeing

29. What does skimming help a reader do?
A. Understand word meanings
B. Read quickly for general idea
C. Translate text
D. Memorise every word

30. The word “campaign” is associated with:
A. Cooking
B. Reading
C. Politics
D. Swimming

Now that you have reviewed the questions, here is the correct answer key to assess understanding and reinforce learning:

ANSWER KEY – OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. C
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. A
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. B
22. B
23. C
24. C
25. A
26. A
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. C

SECTION B – THEORY QUESTIONS

Comprehension and Summary

1a. Explain the importance of reading to understand word meanings in different contexts.
1b. Summarize the passage “Beauty” in five sentences.

Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills

2a. Identify and explain five commonly misspelt words in English.
2b. Explain the use and importance of the dictionary.

Essay Writing: Narrative and Argumentative

3a. Outline the steps involved in writing a narrative essay.
3b. Describe the features that distinguish a narrative essay from other types.

5a. Write an argumentative essay on “Indiscipline is Responsible for the Poor Performances of Students.”
5b. State three key features of an argumentative essay.

Phonetics and Phonology

4a. Explain the term “diphthongs” with examples.
4b. Contrast /i/ and /i:/ with examples in words.

Grammar: Conjuncts and Disjuncts

6a. Describe the structure and function of conjuncts and disjuncts.
6b. Use them correctly in three different sentences.

Letter Writing

7a. Write a semi-formal letter to your teacher requesting permission to organise a class event.
7b. State and explain the features of a semi-formal letter.