Second Term Examination Primary 4 English Language

Week 12 Examination of the Topics Covered in the First Term

Exam Instructions for Teachers and Students

For Teachers:

Ensure a Quiet Environment: Make sure the exam hall is calm and free from distractions.
Monitor the Students: Supervise students closely to prevent any exam malpractice.
Provide Clear Instructions: Explain the rules and procedures to students before the exam begins.
Enforce Time Management: Keep track of time and remind students of the remaining time regularly.
Collect Papers Carefully: Ensure all answer sheets are collected at the end of the exam.

For Students:

Read the Questions Carefully: Understand each question before answering.
Do Your Own Work: Avoid copying from others. Write your own answers.
No Talking: Do not talk or ask others for help during the exam.
Write Neatly: Ensure your handwriting is legible for easier marking.
Stay in Your Seat: Do not move around or distract other students.
Manage Your Time: Ensure you have enough time to answer all questions.
No Unauthorized Materials: Do not use phones or books unless instructed by the teacher.
Stay Calm and Focused: Keep a calm mind and do your best to finish on time.

Part A: Objective Questions

30 fill-in-the-blank questions with options a, b, c, or d on the topics previously taught this term.

The children ___________ in the garden. (a) plays (b) playing (c) play (d) played
He ___________ a good book now. (a) reads (b) read (c) is reading (d) reading
We ___________ to the party yesterday. (a) goes (b) go (c) went (d) gone
I ___________ like that food. (a) does (b) do (c) did (d) don’t
They ___________ their homework now. (a) do (b) are doing (c) did (d) does
The dog ___________ loudly. (a) bark (b) barking (c) barks (d) barked
The teacher ___________ a lesson. (a) is teaching (b) teaching (c) teaches (d) taught
I ___________ a gift for you. (a) brings (b) bring (c) is bringing (d) brought
She ___________ every morning. (a) run (b) runs (c) running (d) ran
We ___________ the bus to school. (a) takes (b) took (c) take (d) taken
My brother ___________ football on weekends. (a) plays (b) play (c) is playing (d) played
They ___________ their books on the table. (a) put (b) puts (c) putting (d) putted
He ___________ to the market yesterday. (a) go (b) gone (c) went (d) goes
She ___________ to music every night. (a) listen (b) listened (c) listens (d) is listening
We ___________ to visit our grandparents soon. (a) plan (b) planning (c) plans (d) is planning
I ___________ in the park now. (a) walking (b) walked (c) walks (d) am walking
The baby ___________ loudly. (a) cry (b) cried (c) cries (d) crying
They ___________ for their exam tomorrow. (a) study (b) studied (c) are studying (d) studying
We ___________ a movie tonight. (a) watch (b) watched (c) watching (d) are watching
She ___________ a letter every week. (a) write (b) writes (c) writing (d) wrote
I ___________ a book every night before bed. (a) read (b) reading (c) reads (d) is reading
He ___________ at the party last night. (a) dance (b) dancing (c) danced (d) is dancing
We ___________ to school by bus every day. (a) goes (b) going (c) go (d) gone
They ___________ their house last year. (a) build (b) built (c) builds (d) building
She ___________ her homework every evening. (a) does (b) is doing (c) doing (d) did
The birds ___________ in the sky. (a) flying (b) flew (c) fly (d) flies
I ___________ my lunch at school. (a) eat (b) eats (c) eating (d) ate
They ___________ a new game yesterday. (a) play (b) plays (c) playing (d) played
I ___________ happy to be here. (a) is (b) are (c) am (d) be
We ___________ for our school trip tomorrow. (a) wait (b) waiting (c) are waiting (d) waited

Part B: Theory Questions

30 simple short-answer questions on the topics previously taught this term.

What is a verb?
Give an example of a sentence with an adverb.
What is a determiner?
Name two examples of determiners.
What is the difference between “each” and “every”?
What does a subject do in a sentence?
What is a conjunction?
How do you use an adverb in a sentence?
Write a sentence using the word “either”.
What is an imperative sentence?
Give an example of a command.
Write a sentence using the word “those”.
How do you use “all” in a sentence?
What does a pronoun replace?
What is the function of a verb in a sentence?
Name three types of determiners.
How do you form a question in English?
What is the purpose of a noun?
How can you change a sentence from a statement to a question?
Write a sentence using “this”.
What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?
Give an example of an adverb of manner.
How can you use “those” in a sentence?
What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?
Write a sentence with a subject and a verb.
What does a sentence need to have to be complete?
What is the subject in the sentence: “She is running fast”?
How do adverbs of time function in a sentence?
Give an example of a sentence with a determiner.
What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

Part C: True or False Questions

30 True or False questions on the topics previously taught this term.

An adverb describes a noun. (True / False)
“Every” is a determiner. (True / False)
The subject of a sentence tells what the sentence is about. (True / False)
A pronoun replaces a noun. (True / False)
“Quickly” is an adverb of manner. (True / False)
The verb in a sentence tells what the subject does. (True / False)
“Each” and “every” mean the same thing. (True / False)
A conjunction connects words in a sentence. (True / False)
“Those” is a determiner. (True / False)
A verb cannot be a part of the subject. (True / False)
“I am going to the store” is an example of a sentence with a verb. (True / False)
“All” is a type of adjective. (True / False)
A sentence can have more than one verb. (True / False)
The word “quickly” is an adverb. (True / False)
“Either” is used to show a choice. (True / False)
“The book is on the table” is a complete sentence. (True / False)
A determiner is always used before a noun. (True / False)
“I am running fast” is an example of a subject and verb. (True / False)
A verb is a part of a sentence but does not show action. (True / False)
“She” is a pronoun. (True / False)
An imperative sentence gives a command. (True / False)
The word “is” is a verb. (True / False)
“That” can be used as a determiner. (True / False)
“I went to the market” is an example of a present tense sentence. (True / False)
Adverbs always describe nouns. (True / False)
“We are studying English” is a question. (True / False)
“They” is a subject pronoun. (True / False)
The word “quick” is an adverb. (True / False)
“To” can be a conjunction. (True / False)
An adverb always modifies a verb. (True / False)

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions

30 fill-in-the-blank questions without options.

The cat ____________ on the mat.
She ____________ to the park every day.
I ____________ my homework now.
He ____________ quickly.
They ____________ to the party last night.
The dog ____________ loudly.
We ____________ a movie on Friday.
She ____________ a new dress today.
He ____________ to the market.
I ____________ breakfast at 7:00 am.
The teacher ____________ a story in class.
They ____________ their shoes at the door.
We ____________ swimming every weekend.
The birds ____________ in the trees.
I ____________ lunch with my friends.
She ____________ to the music every evening.
They ____________ a letter last week.
We ____________ a new teacher this year.
He ____________ a picture for art class.
I ____________ a good book.
The children ____________ to school.
We ____________ the test yesterday.
He ____________ a lot of books at the library.
I ____________ dinner at 7:00 pm.
They ____________ their homework in the morning.
The students ____________ the lesson carefully.
I ____________ to bed early every night.
We ____________ a trip last year.
He ____________ his work before the deadline.
She ____________ a song at the concert.

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

CLASS: PRIMARY 4
SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
NAME: _____________________________________________

Comprehension

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Mr. Usman Bado walked up to the ticket office for Dami Airlines and bought two tickets. The cashier asked, ‘Sir, do you have any luggage to check in?’
“Yes,” answered Uncle Usman. “One suitcase.” He put it on the scale, and a Dami Airlines worker put a label on it and took it away.

“Uncle, the man is carrying our suitcase away. What is he going to do with it?” asked Bala.
“We can’t carry our heavy suitcase inside the plane. It has to be put in a place under the plane,” said Uncle Usman.

Uncle Usman paid the airport tax, and he and Bala walked towards the plane. It was parked on the tarmac. Its door was opened, and a stairway was put at the entrance of the plane. An air hostess was standing there. When Uncle Usman and Bala walked inside, she said, “You’re welcome. Your seats are here. Your seat numbers are E1 and E2.”
She told all the passengers, “Please, sit down and fasten your seatbelt.”

Bala smiled broadly and sat near a window. Uncle Usman showed him how to fasten a seatbelt.
“May I walk to the back of the plane?” asked Bala.
Uncle Usman replied, “Not yet. Wait till the plane has taken off. The air hostess will tell us when we can leave our seats.”

Bala settled into his seat and looked around him. He was sure he would enjoy the flight to Lagos.

Answer these questions:

Where did Uncle Usman buy their tickets?
Where was their suitcase put on the plane?
Who welcomed them?
Could they sit anywhere they liked? How do you know?
Why do you think Bala could not walk to the back of the plane?
Why did Uncle Usman pay the airport tax?
Where was the plane parked when Uncle Usman and Bala arrived?
How did Uncle Usman and Bala enter the plane?
What did the air hostess ask all passengers to do?
Where did Bala sit inside the plane?
What did Uncle Usman show Bala how to do?
Why did Uncle Usman tell Bala to wait before walking to the back of the plane?
How did Bala feel about the flight to Lagos?
Who took the suitcase away?
What did the air hostess tell the passengers to do after they sat down?

Section B: English Grammar

Instructions: Answer all questions.

Choose the correct answer from the options A, B, C, and D. The answer you choose must be in the perfect tense.

She apologized to me for what she _____ (a) has done (b) had done (c) did (d) do
The Prime Minister praised the soldiers for they _____ bravely in the battle. (a) fought (b) has fought (c) had fought (d) has been fighting
The pilot _____ the airport by four o’clock. (a) left (b) was left (c) leaving (d) has left
As soon as I _____ my homework, I had my lunch. (a) had finished (b) finish (c) has finish (d) finished
He ______ by a bee and his nose was swollen. (a) sting (b) stung (c) had been stung (d) has been stung

Choose the correct answer from the options A, B, C, and D. Your answers must be in the Future Continuous Tense.

My sister will be _____ for our school at the inter-school meet next year. (a) ran (b) run (c) running (d) runner
Will your sister be _____ married next year? (a) getting (b) gets (c) got (d) get
We will be _____ for Johannesburg tomorrow. (a) leave (b) leaving (c) left (d) leaves
“My class will be _____ up their books in the evening,” said the teacher. (a) passing (b) pass (c) passed (d) passes
The doctor will be _____ on the dangers of drugs. (a) talk (b) talking (c) talked (d) talks

Choose the correct answer from the options A, B, C, and D. Your answers must be in the Past Continuous Tense.

The child ____ with his friend when he heard a loud bang. (a) play (b) played (c) is playing (d) was playing
The people _____ for the rain to come. (a) was praying (b) is praying (c) prayed (d) were praying
The sister _____ to score a goal when the referee blew the whistle. (a) was going (b) gone (c) goes (d) were going
Last night, my sister _____ cold, so she drew the blanket close to her. (a) feel (b) is feeling (c) was feeling (d) were feeling
The boys ____ the camp when the girls arrived. (a) is leaving (b) leave (c) were leaving (d) left

Choose the correct answer from the options. Your answer must be a Gerund or Infinitive.

__________ a person is a serious offence. (a) to kill (b) killed (c) was killed (d) kills
She looks __________ pretty dresses for her doll. (a) sew (b) sews (c) sewing (d) sewed
It is dangerous __________ a car without holding the steering wheel. (a) drive (b) to drive (c) to driving (d) drove

Choose the correct answer from the options.

Science __________ certainly not my favourite subject. (a) are (b) is (c) has (d) have
Half the factories in the town ________ closed down. (a) is (b) are (c) has (d) have

Section C: English Composition

Instructions: Choose one only out of the questions.
Your letter should not be less than 170 words.

You were given a double promotion following your outstanding performance in the last promotion examination. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her how you prepared, who prepared you, and other efforts put in to give you this outstanding success.
Write a letter to your elder sister explaining the reasons for your inability to pay her a Christmas visit as earlier planned.
Your close friend was not able to come to your birthday party. Write a letter telling your friend how your birthday was celebrated.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the options provided.

Uncle Usman paid the _____ tax. (a) airport (b) hotel (c) road (d) luggage
The man put a _____ on the suitcase. (a) sticker (b) label (c) bag (d) rope
The plane was parked on the _____. (a) tarmac (b) runway (c) ground (d) field
The air hostess showed them their _____ numbers. (a) seat (b) ticket (c) flight (d) row
The plane was ready for take _____. (a) off (b) in (c) over (d) up
Uncle Usman told Bala to wait until the plane _____ off. (a) took (b) has taken (c) will take (d) takes
Uncle Usman said they couldn’t carry the _____ inside the plane. (a) food (b) suitcase (c) drinks (d) pillows
Bala wanted to walk to the _____ of the plane. (a) front (b) side (c) back (d) door
The plane’s _____ was opened for passengers to enter. (a) window (b) door (c) roof (d) wing
The passengers were asked to fasten their _____. (a) shoes (b) bags (c) seatbelts (d) hands
Uncle Usman showed Bala how to fasten his _____. (a) shoes (b) seatbelt (c) coat (d) shirt
The air hostess welcomed all the _____. (a) children (b) passengers (c) pilots (d) workers
The man carrying the suitcase worked for _____. (a) Dami Airlines (b) the airport (c) the hotel (d) the bus station
Uncle Usman paid for their _____. (a) food (b) tickets (c) drinks (d) toys
The flight from Lagos was a _____. (a) car (b) ship (c) plane (d) bus
Bala was sure he would enjoy the _____ to Lagos. (a) travel (b) flight (c) bus ride (d) walk
The plane’s door was opened and a _____ was placed at the entrance. (a) stairway (b) ladder (c) door (d) rope
Uncle Usman and Bala walked up the _____ into the plane. (a) stairs (b) window (c) door (d) passage
The air hostess asked all passengers to _____ their seatbelts. (a) open (b) untie (c) fasten (d) remove
Bala sat near the _____. (a) window (b) door (c) exit (d) aisle
Uncle Usman told Bala to wait until the plane had taken _____. (a) off (b) in (c) over (d) up
Bala was excited about the _____ to Lagos. (a) journey (b) work (c) car ride (d) plane

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