First Term Mid Term Test Structure English Language Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Week 7 Mid-Term Assessment

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 9 years

Part A: Objective Questions

Instructions: Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d) to complete each sentence.

  1. The present perfect tense is formed using “has” or “have” + __.
    a. base form
    b. present participle
    c. past participle
    d. gerund
  2. “She __ finished her homework.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. will
  3. “They have not __ the assignment yet.”
    a. complete
    b. completed
    c. completes
    d. completing
  4. In the sentence “He has read the book,” the verb “read” is in the __ form.
    a. present
    b. past
    c. past participle
    d. future
  5. “Have you __ the letter?”
    a. received
    b. receives
    c. receiving
    d. receive
  6. “She __ gone to the market.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. is
    d. was
  7. “We __ not seen that movie.”
    a. have
    b. has
    c. had
    d. are
  8. “I __ never been to that place.”
    a. have
    b. had
    c. has
    d. am
  9. “They __ not finished their project yet.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. are
  10. “He __ finished his work on time.”
    a. have
    b. has
    c. had
    d. will
  11. In the sentence “She has traveled to Japan,” “traveled” is in the __ form.
    a. base
    b. present
    c. past participle
    d. gerund
  12. “He has __ many books this year.”
    a. read
    b. reads
    c. reading
    d. readed
  13. “Have you __ the new movie?”
    a. saw
    b. seeing
    c. seen
    d. see
  14. The sentence “They have visited the museum” is in the __ tense.
    a. past
    b. future
    c. present perfect
    d. simple present
  15. “She __ spoken with the teacher.”
    a. have
    b. had
    c. has
    d. will
  16. “I __ been to that store before.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. am
  17. “They __ been playing outside all day.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. will
  18. “He __ worked here for five years.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. will
  19. “We __ finished our homework.”
    a. have
    b. has
    c. had
    d. are
  20. “She __ written a letter.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. will
  21. “I __ never been late before.”
    a. has
    b. had
    c. have
    d. will
  22. “They __ not gone to the new restaurant yet.”
    a. have
    b. has
    c. had
    d. are
  23. “He __ given me the book.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. will
  24. “I __ seen that movie before.”
    a. have
    b. has
    c. had
    d. will
  25. “She __ just finished her meal.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. will
  26. “We __ never been to that city.”
    a. had
    b. have
    c. has
    d. will
  27. “He __ not completed the assignment.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. will
  28. “I __ not eaten breakfast yet.”
    a. has
    b. have
    c. had
    d. will
  29. “She __ not gone to school this week.”
    a. have
    b. had
    c. has
    d. will
  30. “They __ finished their project on time.”
    a. has
    b. had
    c. have
    d. will
  31. The past tense of “go” is _____.
    a) goes
    b) gone
    c) went
    d) going
  32. The comparative form of “happy” is _____.
    a) happiest
    b) happier
    c) most happy
    d) happyer
  33. Which of these is a modal auxiliary?
    a) jump
    b) must
    c) big
    d) apple
  34. The opposite of “soft” is _____.
    a) loud
    b) smooth
    c) hard
    d) sweet
  35. What is the past participle of “write”?
    a) written
    b) wrote
    c) writing
    d) writes
  36. A sentence must have a ____ to make sense.
    a) verb
    b) question
    c) comma
    d) picture
  37. “I will go to school tomorrow.” The tense in this sentence is _____.
    a) present
    b) past
    c) future
    d) perfect
  38. The word “quickly” is an _____.
    a) noun
    b) verb
    c) adjective
    d) adverb
  39. Which sentence is in passive voice?
    a) The boy kicked the ball.
    b) The ball was kicked by the boy.
    c) The boy kicks the ball.
    d) The ball kicks the boy.
  40. The superlative form of “small” is _____.
    a) smaller
    b) most small
    c) smallest
    d) smallish
  41. “I am eating lunch.” The tense in this sentence is _____.
    a) present simple
    b) present continuous
    c) past simple
    d) future tense
  42. The word “kind” is an example of _____.
    a) verb
    b) adverb
    c) adjective
    d) noun
  43. “She _____ (read) the book already.” (Choose the correct form)
    a) reads
    b) read
    c) has read
    d) reading
  44. What is a sentence that gives a command called?
    a) question
    b) exclamation
    c) imperative sentence
    d) interrogative sentence
  45. “Can” is a modal auxiliary verb used to show _____.
    a) ability
    b) past action
    c) a name
    d) a place
  46. What is the past tense of “eat”?
    a) eats
    b) ate
    c) eaten
    d) eating
  47. Which of these words is an adjective?
    a) fast
    b) run
    c) read
    d) sing
  48. Which sentence is in direct speech?
    a) She said she was tired.
    b) She said, “I am tired.”
    c) She told me she is tired.
    d) She told she was tired.
  49. The correct reported speech of “She said, ‘I love ice cream.'” is _____.
    a) She said she loves ice cream.
    b) She says she loved ice cream.
    c) She loved ice cream, she said.
    d) She says she love ice cream.
  50. The modal auxiliary verb “must” expresses _____.
    a) permission
    b) obligation
    c) ability
    d) question

Part B: Theory Questions

Instructions: Answer the following questions in short sentences.

  1. Define the present perfect tense.
  2. Provide an example of a positive sentence using the present perfect tense.
  3. How is the present perfect tense formed?
  4. Convert the present tense sentence “They write letters” to the present perfect tense.
  5. Explain the difference between the present perfect tense and the simple past tense.
  6. What is the past participle form of the verb “go”?
  7. Give an example of a negative sentence in the present perfect tense.
  8. How do you form a question in the present perfect tense?
  9. Convert the sentence “She reads books” into the present perfect tense.
  10. Provide an example of a question in the present perfect tense.
  11. What is the auxiliary verb used for singular subjects in the present perfect tense?
  12. Convert “He does not play tennis” into the present perfect tense.
  13. What is the past participle of the verb “eat”?
  14. Give an example of how the present perfect tense shows relevance to the present.
  15. How do you convert a present tense sentence to the present perfect tense?
  16. Explain the role of “have” and “has” in the present perfect tense.
  17. Provide an example of a present perfect tense sentence with an adverb of time.
  18. How do you form a negative question in the present perfect tense?
  19. What does the present perfect tense indicate about the action’s completion?
  20. Provide an example of using the present perfect tense to describe a recent action.
  21. Define a noun.
  22. Write two examples of adverbs.
  23. Change “The cat chased the mouse” into passive voice.
  24. Give an example of a sentence using “should.”
  25. What is a verb?
  26. Identify the adjective in this sentence: The big dog barked.
  27. Change this sentence to reported speech: She said, “I am happy.”
  28. Write a sentence in present perfect tense.
  29. What is the difference between active and passive voice?
  30. Write a command sentence.
  31. What is a modal auxiliary verb?
  32. Give two examples of present continuous tense sentences.
  33. What are the three degrees of comparison for adjectives?
  34. Write an example of an imperative sentence.
  35. Convert this sentence to past tense: She writes a letter.
  36. What is an interrogative sentence?
  37. Give an example of a present simple tense sentence.
  38. What is the opposite of “fast”?
  39. Change “She will sing a song” into present perfect tense.
  40. Identify the verb in this sentence: They are playing football.

Part C: True or False Questions

Instructions: Indicate whether the statement is True or False.

  1. The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that happened at a specific time in the past. (True/False)
  2. “Has” is used with plural subjects in the present perfect tense. (True/False)
  3. “Have” is used with singular third-person subjects. (True/False)
  4. The past participle of “write” is “written.” (True/False)
  5. The present perfect tense can be used to describe actions that are still happening. (True/False)
  6. “Have” and “has” are the only auxiliary verbs used in the present perfect tense. (True/False)
  7. In the present perfect tense, the verb “see” becomes “saw.” (True/False)
  8. The sentence “She has went to the store” is correct. (True/False)
  9. “They have seen that movie” is an example of a positive sentence in the present perfect tense. (True/False)
  10. “I have not ate breakfast” is a correctly formed sentence in the present perfect tense. (True/False)
  11. A noun is a name of a person, place, or thing. (True)
  12. “Quickly” is an adjective. (False)
  13. A sentence must always contain a verb. (True)
  14. “Must” is a modal auxiliary verb. (True)
  15. “He is going to the market” is in past tense. (False)
  16. Passive voice is when the action is performed by the subject. (False)
  17. The word “jump” is an adverb. (False)
  18. An interrogative sentence asks a question. (True)
  19. “She danced beautifully” contains an adverb. (True)
  20. “He sings well” is in future tense. (False)
  21. The past tense of “write” is “written.” (False)
  22. “May” is a modal auxiliary verb. (True)
  23. “The fastest car won the race.” contains a superlative adjective. (True)
  24. “She said, ‘I am going home'” is an example of reported speech. (False)
  25. The comparative form of “good” is “better.” (True)
  26. “They are playing outside” is in present continuous tense. (True)
  27. A command sentence is also called an imperative sentence. (True)
  28. “He go to school every day” is correct grammar. (False)
  29. “A car is being driven by him” is in active voice. (False)
  30. “Shall” is used to indicate futurity. (True)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (20 Questions, No Options)

  1. The past tense of “write” is ______.
  2. “Slowly” is an example of an ______.
  3. The comparative form of “tall” is ______.
  4. An imperative sentence gives a ______.
  5. The opposite of “cold” is ______.
  6. A verb that shows action is called an ______ verb.
  7. “She ______ (eat) her lunch before leaving.” (Present perfect tense)
  8. The superlative form of “fast” is ______.
  9. An adverb tells more about a ______.
  10. The modal verb “can” expresses ______.
  11. The passive form of “He sings a song” is “A song ______.”
  12. “Shall” is used for ______ tense.
  13. “She is ______ (run) to school.” (Present continuous tense)
  14. A sentence that asks a question is called an ______ sentence.
  15. The past tense of “drink” is ______.
  16. “I have ______ (go) to the market.” (Present perfect tense)
  17. “Big, bigger, ______” (Superlative form)
  18. “Ought to” is a ______ auxiliary verb.
  19. “I ______ (be) very happy today.” (Present simple tense)
  20. “Has” is used with ______ pronouns in present perfect tense.

Conclusion

The teacher will review the answers with the students, addressing any common mistakes and providing additional explanations as needed. This will help reinforce their understanding of the topics covered during the first term.

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