Primary 2 Third Term Examination English Grammar
3RD TERM EXAMINATION PRIMARY 2 English Grammar
3RD TERM EXAMINATION
CLASS: Basic Two SUBJECT: English Language
INSTRUCTION: Fill in the gaps in the following with the correct form of
verbs
1. I have _________the room already a. sweeps b. swap c. swept
2. Have you __________the latest news a. hearb. heard c. hears
3. Jones has ______all over Africa a. travelled b. travels c. travel
4. Biodun has ________to the market a. go b. gone c. went
Underline the correct sentences in the following –
5. a. Moses was born in Nigeria B. Moses was burn in Nigeria
6. a. The baby sleeps in a court b. The baby sleeps in a cot
7. a. I can bear 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
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. 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
COMPREHENSION
Akin will be eight years old next week. His mother had 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 favourite 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 the last Christmas” he shouted “sure, you will, my son” said Akin’s mother stroking his head. Akin jumped up happily.
Questions:
1. Akin will be how many years old next week?
2. When did he last celebrate his birthday?
3. Why is Akin so happy?
4. Did he watch his favourite movie yesterday?