3rd Term Pry 2 Exams English Language

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Tapa Street, Lagos Island
3rd Term Examination

Class: Basic Two
Subject: English Language

Instructions: Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs.

Section A: Fill in the Blanks

1. I have _________ the room already.
   a) sweeps
   b) swap
   c) swept
2. Have you __________ the latest news?
   a) hear
   b) heard
   c) hears
3. Jones has ______ all over Africa.
   a) traveled
   b) travels
   c) travel
4. Biodun has ________ to the market.
   a) go
   b) gone
   c) went

Section B: Underline the Correct Sentence

5. a) Moses was born in Nigeria
   b) Moses was born in Nigeria
6. a) The baby sleep in a court
   b) The baby sleeps in a cot
7. a) I can born the bush
   b) I can burn the bush
8. a) Lawyers work in court
   b) Lawyers work in a cot
9. a) The spot I like most is football
   b) The sport I like most is football

Section C: Underline the Correct Answer

10. James had gone to the village __________ yesterday.
    a) since
    b) for
11. Peter and Paul have lived in Jos ________ ten years.
    a) for
    b) since
12. Has Ola gone home?
    a) Yes, he had
    b) Yes, she has
    c) Yes, she has
13. Have you shut the doors?
    a) Yes, I have
    b) Yes, I had
    c) Yes, I has

Section D: Comprehension Passage

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

Akin will be eight years old next week. His mother has promised him an interesting birthday party. He is very happy because he has not celebrated his birthday since he was born. Akin’s friends are happy too.

“Akin is excited,” said his mother to her friend, Mrs. Davies. “He has not eaten anything since morning, and he has not watched his favorite movie for two days. I am afraid for his health,” she said. “Don’t worry,” said Mrs. Davies. “He’ll be fine. He has to be excited since this is his first opportunity to mark his birthday,” she concluded. Suddenly, Akin’s mother heard him running up the stairs.

“Mum! Mum! I guess I will get new clothes! I have not had a new dress since last Christmas,” he shouted. “Sure, you will, my son,” said Akin’s mother, stroking his head. Akin jumped up happily.

Questions

1. How old will Akin be next week?
   Answer: ____________
2. When was the last time he celebrated his birthday?
   Answer: ____________
3. Why is Akin very happy?
   Answer: ____________
4. Did he watch his favorite movie yesterday?
   Answer: ____________

Best of luck with your exam!