Verbal Reasoning Primary 5 First Term Examination Questions

EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

For Teachers:

• Ensure students are seated according to the school’s exam seating arrangement.
• Provide the students with their exam papers at the start of the exam.
• Remind students to read all questions carefully and write their answers in the spaces provided.
• Advise students to avoid any form of cheating or malpractices.
• Encourage students to check their answers before submitting their papers.
• Keep the exam environment quiet and free from distractions.

For Students:

• Read all instructions carefully before answering the questions.
• Write your answers clearly and legibly in the spaces provided.
• Do not talk or communicate with other students during the exam.
• Avoid any form of cheating or copying from others.
• If you do not understand a question, ask your teacher for clarification.
• Make sure you answer all the questions to the best of your ability.
• Check your work before submitting the paper.

Part A: Objective Questions

(30 Fill-in-the-blank Questions with options a, b, c, or d)

1. The opposite of “hot” is _________. (a) cold (b) warm (c) frozen (d) spicy
2. A _______ is a place where you can learn. (a) hospital (b) school (c) market (d) park
3. The color of the sky is usually _________. (a) blue (b) green (c) yellow (d) purple
4. A cat says _______. (a) woof (b) meow (c) moo (d) roar
5. A lion is a ________ animal. (a) domestic (b) wild (c) aquatic (d) flying
6. The earth is _________. (a) flat (b) round (c) square (d) triangular
7. Water boils at ________ degrees Celsius. (a) 50 (b) 100 (c) 200 (d) 150
8. A tree gets food from _________. (a) the sun (b) the moon (c) the wind (d) the soil
9. The opposite of “day” is _________. (a) night (b) morning (c) evening (d) dusk
10. A doctor helps you when you are _________. (a) healthy (b) sick (c) happy (d) rich
11. The largest planet in the solar system is _________. (a) Earth (b) Jupiter (c) Mars (d) Venus
12. We wear ________ on our feet. (a) shoes (b) hats (c) gloves (d) socks
13. A baby dog is called a _________. (a) kitten (b) cub (c) puppy (d) calf
14. A vehicle that moves on rails is called a _________. (a) car (b) bus (c) train (d) bike
15. The person who flies an airplane is called a _________. (a) driver (b) captain (c) pilot (d) conductor
16. The currency used in Nigeria is _________. (a) Dollar (b) Pound (c) Naira (d) Euro
17. The opposite of “full” is _________. (a) empty (b) small (c) large (d) half
18. A place where you buy medicines is a _________. (a) shop (b) pharmacy (c) library (d) bank
19. The sun rises in the _________. (a) west (b) south (c) east (d) north
20. The sound a dog makes is called a _________. (a) bark (b) meow (c) tweet (d) moo
21. A bird’s home is called a _________. (a) nest (b) den (c) cave (d) house
22. The opposite of “old” is _________. (a) young (b) tall (c) thick (d) round
23. The season after winter is _________. (a) summer (b) autumn (c) spring (d) fall
24. The person who repairs cars is a _________. (a) doctor (b) mechanic (c) farmer (d) teacher
25. The capital city of Nigeria is _________. (a) Lagos (b) Abuja (c) Kano (d) Ibadan
26. The color of grass is _________. (a) blue (b) green (c) yellow (d) brown
27. The opposite of “hard” is _________. (a) soft (b) rough (c) tall (d) smooth
28. A baby cow is called a _________. (a) calf (b) foal (c) kid (d) lamb
29. A ________ is a book you read in class. (a) novel (b) diary (c) textbook (d) comic
30. A person who teaches you in school is a _________. (a) doctor (b) teacher (c) lawyer (d) farmer

Part B: Theory Questions

(30 Simple Short Answer Questions on Topics Previously Taught This Term)

1. What is the main source of energy for plants?
2. Name three types of fruits you know.
3. What does the water cycle involve?
4. Why is the sun important to humans?
5. What are the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle?
6. Name two animals that live in water.
7. What are the different types of weather?
8. How do plants make their food?
9. What are the parts of a plant?
10. What is the function of the heart?
11. What is a healthy diet?
12. Name two ways people can protect the environment.
13. How do humans breathe?
14. What is an ecosystem?
15. What are the different types of landforms?
16. Why do we need water?
17. Name two materials that are good conductors of heat.
18. What is the role of the lungs in the human body?
19. What do we call the process of turning food into energy?
20. What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?
21. Name two ways we can save energy at home.
22. What is the function of the brain?
23. What are the dangers of pollution?
24. How do you know when a fruit is ripe?
25. Name one machine that helps in farming.
26. Why is it important to wash our hands?
27. What is the function of the kidneys?
28. What are the benefits of exercise?
29. How do plants help humans?
30. What are the effects of global warming?

Part C: True or False Questions

(30 True or False Questions on Topics Previously Taught This Term)

1. The sun rises in the west. (True/False)
2. A doctor helps you when you are sick. (True/False)
3. Water is necessary for life. (True/False)
4. A lion is a domestic animal. (True/False)
5. Trees provide oxygen. (True/False)
6. The earth is flat. (True/False)
7. Animals live in a variety of habitats. (True/False)
8. Humans need food and water to survive. (True/False)
9. Birds lay eggs. (True/False)
10. A bus is a type of water transport. (True/False)
11. The capital of Nigeria is Lagos. (True/False)
12. The moon is a star. (True/False)
13. Water boils at 100°C. (True/False)
14. Elephants are herbivores. (True/False)
15. Plants do not need sunlight to grow. (True/False)
16. A butterfly has six legs. (True/False)
17. The heart pumps blood around the body. (True/False)
18. A tree’s roots take in sunlight. (True/False)
19. The largest ocean on Earth is the Atlantic. (True/False)
20. Meat is a source of protein. (True/False)
21. Dogs and cats are both mammals. (True/False)
22. The process of breathing is called respiration. (True/False)
23. We can drink any kind of water safely. (True/False)
24. Bees make honey. (True/False)
25. A farm is a place where animals and plants are raised. (True/False)
26. The human body has 5 senses. (True/False)
27. All plants need water to grow. (True/False)
28. Animals cannot live without air. (True/False)
29. The human brain controls the body. (True/False)
30. The weather is always the same everywhere. (True/False)

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions

(30 Fill-in-the-blank Questions without options)

1. The capital city of Nigeria is _________.
2. A _________ is a place where you go to learn.
3. The main source of energy for plants is _________.
4. A ________ is a large body of salt water.
5. The process by which plants make their food is called _________.
6. The opposite of “up” is _________.
7. Water can change into _________ when it freezes.
8. A ________ is a machine that helps us do work.
9. The largest continent in the world is _________.
10. The animal that gives us milk is a _________.
11. The opposite of “slow” is _________.
12. The color of grass is _________.
13. A person who fixes cars is a _________.
14. The opposite of “wet” is _________.
15. A baby cat is called a _________.
16. The color of the sun is _________.
17. A vehicle that moves on roads is a _________.
18. A ________ is a food that comes from cows.
19. The main part of a plant that takes in water is the _________.
20. The person who flies an airplane is a _________.
21. The opposite of “night” is _________.
22. A ________ is an animal that lives in water.
23. We get oxygen from the _________.
24. A ________ is a place where we buy food.
25. A ________ is a body part used to see things.
26. Water is made up of _________ and oxygen.
27. A ________ is a machine that helps us to wash clothes.
28. A ________ is a fruit that is yellow and curved.
29. The opposite of “hot” is _________.
30. A ________ is a plant that has flowers.

These exam questions are designed to test students on their understanding of various subjects covered during the first term.