English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Examinations
CLASS: PRIMARY 6
SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
NAME:……………………………………………………
Comprehension
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow
Abdul wandered in the desert for nearly three days but found no water. He thought of nothing but water to drink. At about ten o’clock on the third night, feeling very tired and thirsty, he lay down to sleep. The sound of thunder disturbed his sleep. A few drops of rain splashed on him. He got up and with great joy collected some rain water and drank it. He then continued on his journey, not riding on his camel but leading it because the clouds had covered the moon. Just before dawn he heard a loud and confused noise to the right of his course. He went towards the sound and was happy to find that the noise was the croaking of frogs in a shallow, muddy pool. There were so many frogs, that it was hard to see the surface of the water. The noise the frog made frightened the camel. He had to keep them quiet by beating the surface of the pool with a stick, while he and the camel drank. When they had had enough, Abdul climbed a stunted tree to survey the land.
Questions
1.) What interrupted Abdul’s sleep on the third night ___________________________________
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2.) Abdul decided to lead his camel rather than riding it because __________________________
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3.) What was the loud and confused noise Abdul heard _________________________________
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4.) Abdul could not see the surface of the water in the pool because _______________________
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5.) In the passage, to survey the land means ___________________________________________
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Choose from letter A to D the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words
6.) I met the reckless driver again yesterday (a) fast (b) careful (c) slow (d) good
7.) It was very rude of Mary to walk out on the teacher (a) stupid (b) wise (c) mad (d) polite
8.) It is dangerous to go near a viper (a) pleasant (b) beautiful (c) safe (d) wise
9.) The dog sat on his fore limbs (a) fast (b) near (c) hind (d) rare
10.) The wood has some rough edges (a) clean (b) smooth (c) soft (d) hard
From letter A to D choose the words nearest in meaning to words underlined
11.) I am happy to hear that you have now decided to resolve your dispute
(a) settle (b) push (c) forgive (d) tell
12.) We found the missing items packed in the store (a) misplaced (b) wrong (c) neglect (d) lost
13.) I was invited to a party, and my mother advised me to be punctual
(a) late (b) nice (c) quick (d) on time
14.) The enemies invaded our village and capture the village chief
(a) searched (b) attacked (c) saved (d) camped
15.) I shall certainly pass my examination if I study very hard
(a) honestly (b) happily (c) surely (d) painfully
Choose from letter A to D the question that has the sentence as its right answer
16.) Yes, it is delicious
(a) did you take the cake (b) Is the cake for you (c) Do you like cakes (d) Is the cake delicious
17.) Seventy thousand naira (a) Was the dress very expensive (b) Was the dress expensive
(c) How much did the dress cost (d) Was the dress cheap
18.) Yes, I do (a) I know the way; don’t you? (b) Do I know the way?
(c) Is the journey long? (d) Are you coming there?
Underline the verbs in the following sentences
19.) Lade is a beautiful girl
20.) The horse neighs
21.) The flowers are bright
Underline the adjectives in these sentences
22.) Wale is a qualified doctor
23.) We have seven days in week
24.) Superman is a flying being
25.) Dele is a successful man
Composition
Choose one and write a composition of not more than ten lines about
(b) How you will celebrate Christmas
Mathematics Primary 6 First Term Examinations
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