First Term Examination Questions English Grammar JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12
FIRST
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SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: JSS 2 TIME: 2 HRS
COMPREHENSION
INSTRUCTION: Read the passage twice before answering the questions.
Agriculture
Agriculture was an important economic activity. It absorbed a large number of people and many other economic activities revolved around it. Agriculture made it possible to create, accumulate and appropriate wealth in the form of foodstuffs and cash crops. Agriculture encouraged a rapid increase in population, since there would be food to feed a large number of people. It also encouraged a degree of urbanization which made it possible for people to engage in and finance non-agricultural activities.
Farm work consisted of clearing land, making mounds, sowing, weeding and harvesting. The systems of cultivation varied considerably but the following were common: shifting cultivation, irrigation, permanent cultivation, rotational bush fallow and mixed cropping. The choice of any of these systems depended much on the availability of land, the land tenure system and the physical features of the land. Shifting cultivation, however, stood out as the most widespread. The system was most effective in an economy where land was not too scarce, since it called for a temporary abandonment of over-used land for as long as it could regain its fertility. Shifting cultivation had a number of advantages: it made it possible to reduce the spread and danger of insects and weeds and allowed the farmland to regain its fertility without the application of fertilizers.
Pre-colonial agriculture was quite efficient. It is difficult to quantify the production level of agriculture but it is obvious that production far outweighed domestic consumption. This is because the key crops and animals were exchanged for other goods and services. Though simple implements were used, the various communities cultivated the land within their respective domains and in some parts of the forest zones large areas of land were reduced to grassland.
Post-colonial agriculture suffers from one main problem – the unwillingness of youths to stay in the rural areas to farm. Many young people, especially able-bodied males, do not find agriculture a very attractive occupation. They prefer moving to urban areas to hunt for white-collar jobs that are scare. Agricultural activities are left to the elderly. This problem has affected agricultural practices because few people are left to plant valuable crops.
Comprehension questions
- The word finance as used in the first paragraph belongs to which part of speech? (a) noun (b) adjective (c) adverb (d) verb
- Another word that can replace the word key as used in the third paragraph is (a) important (b) global (c) serious (d) useless
- The prefix pre- in the word pre-colonial used in the third paragraph means ___________ (a) after (b) before (c) behind (d) ahead.
- The pronoun it used in the expression ‘it also encouraged a degree of …’ used in the first paragraph refers to (a) urbanization (b) agriculture (c) population (d) finance
- Which one of the following is not true about agriculture in the passage? (a) Agriculture created wealth. (b) Agriculture encouraged urbanization. (c) Mixed cropping was practiced as a system of agriculture. (d) Shifting cultivation did not lead to the fertility of farmland.
SUMMARY WRITING
INSTRUCTION: Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
SMELL
Man detects odors by means of receptor cells in the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity, which is located close to the olfactory lobe of the brain. Air drawn through the nose passes over the olfactory epithelium. The water and fat-solublke chemicals in the inhaled air dissolve in the mucus layer over the receptors and stimulate them to give rise to the impulse carried by the sensory neurons to the olfactory lobe of the brain, which interprets it as a smell.
Vigorous sniffing expose the olfactory epithelium to more of the inhaled air and thus improves the ability to perceive odors. Some people perceive odors better than others.
Those who lack it altogether are able to exist because the ability does not play such an indispensable role in man as it does in some animals. There are certain animals which would fail to locate their food and mates, and be unaware of their predators, without an efficient sense of smell. Animals like dogs and deer have very sensitive organs of smell. The male silkworm is said to be able to use odor receptors on its antennae to smell chemicals, called pheromones, produced three to five kilometers away by its female counterparts. Human beings with a good sense of smell tend to lose it when the olfactory surface is dry, such as during the harmattan.
- Which of the following is an appropriate thesis statement for the passage? (a) The passage dwells on the role of smell in animals. (b) This passage talks about how human beings use their sense of smell. (c) This passage describes how human beings and animals detect smell through the olfactory epithelium (d) This passage tells us why the mucus layer is important to animals and man.
- The best summary of the third paragraph is: (a) Some animals cannot survive without their sense of smell while others can. (b) Animals like dogs and deer have very sensitive sense organs (c) Human beings lose their sense of smell when the olfactory surface is dry. (d) The male silkworm can use odour receptors to smell chemicals.
- Which of the following captures the writer’s attitude to the olfactory epithelium? (a) He appreciates its vital role in the detection of smell by man and animals. (b) He doubts the functions of the olfactory epithelium (c) He expresses surprise at its role in the human body. (d) He feels sceptical about the functions attributed to it.
- In the second paragraph ‘inhaled air’ means (a) air breathed out (b) air breathed in (c) air neither breathed in nor out. (d) air that is odourless.
- What part of speech is the word good as used in the passage (a) verb (b) noun (c) adjective (d) pronoun.
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
INSTRUCTION: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from those given below.
My 11 at New Breed International Oil Plc started 20 years ago. I remember vividly when I took my letter of 12 to the personnel Manager. A week after the submission of the letter, I was 13 the Assistant Sales Manager.
The appointment letter clearly states that cur every three years. It also states that I shall be entitled to sick 15 and a three-week 16 leave. Being a woman, I am also entitled to a 17 leave of three months in case of childbirth. The 18 age of the company is 65. I have always loved to work in the company. I like the members of _19 as well as the clients. Throughout my career, I was never given a ___20___ query by my boss in the office for nay misdeed or negligence of duty.
- (a) career (b) occupation (c) stress (d) application
- (a) employment (b) application (c) development (d) implication
- Deployed (b) anointed (c) appointed (d) nominated
- (a) emotion (b) announcement (c) commotion (d) promotion
- (a) leave (b) live (c) leaf (d) choice
- (a) personal (b) annual (c) centenary (d) year
- (a) paternity (b) eternity (c) maternity (d) ward
- (a) enjoyment (b) employment (c) leave (d) retirement
- (a) staff (b) labourers (c) foreman (d) friends
- (a) oral (b) written (c) blame (d) memo
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
INSTRUCTION: Fill in the gaps with the most suitable word or group of words from the options lettered A-D.
- You should not allow anything to interfere _________ your studies. (a) on (b) with (c) for (d) in
- We are invited ___________ dinner at the White House (a) to (b) on (c) with (d) by
- The children were tired __________ excited (a) and (b) yet (c) or (d) if
- Fola can sing _________ she can’t dance. (a) and (b) yet (c) but (d) or
- There was an attack _______ the embassy. (a) for (b) with (c) on (d) at
INSTRUCTION: From the options A-D, choose the word that is nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
- The students listened to interesting story. (a) captivating (b) horrible (c) boring (d) frightening
- Mr. Dare is arrogant even to the junior staff (a) pompous (b) proud (c) modest (d) humble
- The new school structure is situated as its temporary site. (a) new (b) permanent (c) old (d) provisional
- My father purchased a new car. (a) sold (b) bought (c) won (d) got
- Bees are noted for breeding in enormous number (a) very much (b) very small (b) very many (d) very large
INSTRUCTION: From the options A-D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each of the sentences below.
- It takes a great of stamina to wrestle (a) courage (b) determination (c) energy (d) cleverness
- We conversed till ten ‘clock (a) spoke (b) talked (c) played (d) gist
- He hid the book under the carpet. (a) behind (b) beside (c) between (d) beneath
- The company is giving a rebate to the first one hundred customers. (a) discount (b) reward (c) gain (d) profit
- The new Yam Festival is an annual event. (a) monthly (b) biennial (c) yearly (d) quarterly
TEST OF ORAL
From the options lettered A-D, choose the word that has the same vowel or consonant sounds as the part underlined in each of the given words below.
- Fool _______ (a) pull (b) wool (c) pool (d) cord
- Cat __________ (a) bag (b) class (c) cart (d) bus
- Knock ______ (a) knight (b) achieve (c) kneel (d) archive
- Laugh ______ (a) vase (b) ghost (c) alphabet (d) vowel
- Sword ______ (a) lock (b) wood (c0 hot (d) hall.
Theory
Instruction ;Answer two questions in all, question no 3 is compulsory
1.write a letter to your friend or classmate who is sick and on admission in a hospital. Tell him or her the recent changes in your school.
2.Narrate a story on the place of interest you once visit.
3.Write a letter to your father describing your school 30th anniversary and five basic changes you observed.
4.Descibe your favourite teacher in 200 words.
5.Write a story that ends with the saying ;It pays to be obedience.
6a. Literature: what are the charges levelled against Kolawole?
- In the play, cry of a just criminal, ‘corruption started with Kolawole- explain
- write short note on the following character in the play.
- Marshall (ii) Kolawole (iii) Mountain Black.
English Grammar JSS 2 First Term Examination Lesson Notes
Week 12: Examination of First Term Topics
Exam Instructions
For Teachers:
- Ensure Materials: Make sure all students have the correct exam papers and any necessary materials.
- Academic Honesty: Remind students of the importance of academic integrity and the consequences of cheating.
- Monitoring: Keep a close watch on the examination room to prevent any form of cheating.
- Permitted Materials: Confirm that students are using only allowed materials (e.g., pens, erasers, and calculators if permitted).
- Assistance: Provide clear instructions and assist students with any questions they may have during the exam.
For Students:
- Read Instructions: Carefully read all instructions before beginning the exam.
- Silence: Do not talk or communicate with others during the examination.
- Allowed Materials: Use only the materials permitted for the exam.
- No Peeking: Do not look at other students’ papers.
- Questions: If you have any questions, raise your hand to ask the teacher for clarification.
Exam Sections
Part A: Objective Questions
- Instructions: Answer all 30 fill-in-the-blank questions. Choose the correct answer from the options provided (a, b, c, d).
- A _________ is a word that names a person, place, or thing.
- a) Verb
- b) Noun
- c) Adjective
- d) Adverb
- The verb “to be” is often used in the _________ voice.
- a) Active
- b) Passive
- c) Conditional
- d) Future
- Adjectives are used to describe _________.
- a) Nouns
- b) Verbs
- c) Adverbs
- d) Conjunctions
- A sentence that gives a command is called an _________ sentence.
- a) Declarative
- b) Interrogative
- c) Imperative
- d) Exclamatory
- The _________ tense is formed with “will” plus the base verb.
- a) Present
- b) Past
- c) Future
- d) Conditional
- An adverb modifies a _________ or another adverb.
- a) Noun
- b) Verb
- c) Pronoun
- d) Conjunction
- The past perfect tense indicates an action that was completed _________ another action.
- a) After
- b) Before
- c) During
- d) Instead of
- A _________ clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- a) Simple
- b) Complex
- c) Dependent
- d) Independent
- The word “but” is an example of a _________ conjunction.
- a) Subordinating
- b) Coordinating
- c) Correlative
- d) Conjunctive
- An interrogative sentence is used to _________.
- a) Make a statement
- b) Ask a question
- c) Give a command
- d) Express emotion
- A compound sentence consists of _________ independent clauses.
- a) One
- b) Two or more
- c) None
- d) Three
- The present continuous tense is formed with the verb “to be” plus the _________ form of the verb.
- a) Past
- b) Base
- c) Present participle
- d) Future
- “They are going to the store” is an example of the _________ tense.
- a) Present
- b) Past
- c) Future
- d) Past continuous
- A sentence that expresses strong emotion is called an _________ sentence.
- a) Declarative
- b) Interrogative
- c) Imperative
- d) Exclamatory
- The subjunctive mood is used to express _________.
- a) Facts
- b) Wishes
- c) Commands
- d) Questions
- A _________ is a word that connects words or phrases.
- a) Noun
- b) Verb
- c) Conjunction
- d) Adjective
- The past tense of “write” is _________.
- a) Writing
- b) Wrote
- c) Written
- d) Writes
- A simple sentence contains _________ independent clause.
- a) One
- b) Two
- c) None
- d) Three
- “The flowers were picked by her” is in the _________ voice.
- a) Active
- b) Passive
- c) Present
- d) Future
- A noun can be _________, meaning it refers to a specific person, place, or thing.
- a) Abstract
- b) Concrete
- c) Collective
- d) Proper
- “Although it was raining, we went for a walk” is an example of a _________ sentence.
- a) Compound
- b) Simple
- c) Complex
- d) Compound-complex
- The word “either” is an example of a _________ conjunction.
- a) Coordinating
- b) Correlative
- c) Subordinating
- d) Conjunctive
- The word “quickly” is an example of a _________.
- a) Noun
- b) Verb
- c) Pronoun
- d) Adverb
- “The dog barks loudly” demonstrates an action described by a _________.
- a) Noun
- b) Verb
- c) Adjective
- d) Conjunction
- A pronoun can replace a _________.
- a) Phrase
- b) Noun
- c) Clause
- d) Conjunction
- “Will you help me?” is an example of a _________ sentence.
- a) Declarative
- b) Interrogative
- c) Imperative
- d) Exclamatory
- The verb “to have” is used as a _________ verb in some tenses.
- a) Main
- b) Helping
- c) Action
- d) Linking
- The future perfect tense describes an action that will be completed _________ a certain time.
- a) Before
- b) After
- c) During
- d) Instead of
- An adverb often answers the question “______?”
- a) Where
- b) How
- c) When
- d) All of the above
- An example of a coordinating conjunction is _________.
- a) Because
- b) Although
- c) And
- d) If
Part B: Theory Questions
- Instructions: Provide short answers to the following 30 questions.
- What is a noun? Provide two examples.
- Explain the difference between active and passive voice.
- Define an adjective and give three examples.
- What is the structure of a compound sentence?
- Describe what a conjunction does in a sentence.
- What is the function of an adverb? Provide an example.
- Define the term “tense” in grammar.
- What are the three main types of verbs?
- Explain what a pronoun is and give two examples.
- How does the past perfect tense differ from the simple past tense?
- What is a declarative sentence? Give an example.
- Describe the present continuous tense and give an example.
- What is the purpose of using conjunctions in writing?
- Define a simple sentence and provide an example.
- Explain what an interrogative sentence is.
- What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?
- Provide an example of a sentence in the future tense.
- What does an exclamatory sentence express? Give an example.
- Describe the use of quotation marks in direct speech.
- What is an imperative sentence? Provide an example.
- What is a subject in a sentence?
- Define a preposition and give an example.
- Explain the role of an object in a sentence.
- What are auxiliary verbs? Provide two examples.
- What is a gerund and how is it used?
- Describe how to form the future perfect tense.
- Explain the use of commas in compound sentences.
- What is a predicate in a sentence?
- Describe what a clause is.
- What is the purpose of the subjunctive mood in grammar?
Part C: True or False Questions
- Instructions: Answer the following 30 statements with either “True” or “False.”
- A verb expresses an action or state. (True)
- Adjectives can describe verbs. (False)
- A compound sentence contains only one independent clause. (False)
- Pronouns replace nouns in sentences. (True)
- An interrogative sentence is used to make a statement. (False)
- The word “or” is a coordinating conjunction. (True)
- The future tense uses “will” or “shall.” (True)
- Passive voice focuses on the subject performing the action. (False)
- A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause. (True)
- An adverb can tell us when, where, or how something happens. (True)
- The present perfect tense describes actions completed in the past. (False)
- A gerund ends in “-ing” and functions as a noun. (True)
- Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. (True)
- The simple past tense is used to describe actions happening now. (False)
- A noun can be either singular or plural. (True)
- An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings. (True)
- Adverbs modify only nouns. (False)
- The word “although” is a subordinating conjunction. (True)
- A sentence can have two subjects. (True)
- Every complete sentence must have a subject and a verb. (True)
- The word “quick” is an adverb. (False)
- All pronouns are capitalized. (False)
- A sentence fragment is a complete thought. (False)
- The word “yet” is an example of a coordinating conjunction. (True)
- The subjunctive mood expresses wishes or hypothetical situations. (True)
- The word “yesterday” indicates future time. (False)
- An imperative sentence gives a command or request. (True)
- A complex sentence can stand alone as a complete thought. (False)
- The word “extremely” is an adjective. (False)
- An adverb can modify an adjective. (True)
Part D: Open Sentence Questions
- Instructions: Complete the following open sentence questions based on your understanding of the topics.
- Explain what a noun is and provide two examples of proper nouns.
- Describe the importance of using different tenses in writing.
- How do adjectives enhance the quality of writing?
- Discuss the role of conjunctions in forming complex sentences.
- Illustrate how to use quotation marks correctly in direct speech.
- Compare and contrast active and passive voice with examples.
- What is the significance of punctuation in sentence structure?
- Provide examples of sentences using the future tense and explain their usage.
- Explain the concept of subject-verb agreement in sentences.
- Discuss the role of the predicate in a sentence structure.
Evaluation
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 hour
Conclusion
The examination covers essential topics in English Grammar learned throughout the term. Students are encouraged to review their answers carefully before submitting their papers.
Preparation for the Examination
Encourage students to review key concepts and practice grammar exercises prior to the exam date.