ENGLISH STUDIES FIRST TERM EXAMINATION PRIMARY 6

FIRST TERM

SUBJECT: ENGLISH STUDIES                                                                                CLASS: PRIMARY 6

Read the following passage and answer the questions which follow

THE KANGAROO

Of all the animals in Australia, the Kangaroo is the most famous. In fact, it is to this continent as the elephant is to india. Next to the Kangaroo is the duck – billed platypus.

The Kangaroo has a very powerful tail and hind legs which enable it to move along quickly. This movement is made up of a series of long jumps. So active is the Kangaroo that it can move at a high speed to cover a long distance within a short time.

The most interesting point about this creature is the way it carries its young ones in a pouch on its belly, rather like the West Arica monkey. Though the difference is that the young monkey does not stay in pouch but holds fast to its mother with its arms and legs as she moves from branch to branch.

The forelegs of the Kangaroo are short and do not touch the ground during movement. The bushmen of Australia though they are the most primitive natives in the world are very fond of this animal. These people have strange beliefs and customs but they are very kind to the Kangaroo.

Questions:

1)            Name the two Chief wild animals of Australia : ___________________________________________________________

2)        Describe the movement of the Knagaroo ________________________________________________________________

3)        Where does it carry its young ones? ___________________________________________________________________

4)        In what way can you compare the Kangaroo with a monkey ________________________________________________

5)        Which legs of the Kangaroo do not touch the ground______________________________________________________

SECTION B

Replace the underlined words below with others similar in meaning

6)        We assembled there last Sunday :: _________________________________________

7)        The wide river is shallow :___________________________________________

8)        The table is circular in shape :__________________________________________

9)        We talked till ten O’clock :_____________________________________________

10)      Try to imitate the right thing :_______________________________________________

Underline the nouns in each of these sentences

11)      Andrew is a very nice boy

12)      The people shouted in fear

13)      The farmer worked in the rain

14)      The soldier waved at the civilians

15)      Our market is near the school

In each of the sentences below, pick out the correct adjective in the brackets

16)      Rita is the (tallest; taller)of the twins

17)      He is the (fattest; fat) boy in the class

18)      Which is the (biggest; bigger) a cow or an elephant

19)      Everest is the (higher; highest) mountain in the world

20)      Ben is the (smallest, smaller) of the triplets

Choose the appropriate word from the list below to complete each of the following sentences (Under, among, off, between) (of, by, since)

21)      She travelled to Kano                    train

22)      Divide the oranges                         the ten children

23)      The Cats played                              the table

24)      My box is made                              iron

25)      Share the oranges                          the two girls

Fill in a, an, or the where necessary in each of the following sentences.

26)                              man who came here is                             driver

27)      He brought                          pen and                                 umbrella

28)      There is                                 university in Ile-Ife

29)                              lion is                         brave animal

30)                              black goat belongs to our farm

SECTION C

Composition

Write a composition on one of the following

1)        How I spent my last holiday

2)        A teacher is more important than a farmer (support or oppose the motion)

3)        Write on ‘ Airport’

4)        Mention 5 guides to essay writing with examples

Subject: English Language

Class: Primary 6

Term: First Term

Week: 7

Topic: Mid-Term Assessment

Assessment Overview:

Part A: Objective Questions
20 fill-in-the-blank questions with options a, b, c, or d

Part B: Theory Questions
20 short answer questions

Part C: True or False Questions
20 True or False questions

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions
20 fill-in-the-blank questions without options

Part A: Objective Questions

1. A friendly letter’s salutation starts with ________.
   a) Dear
   b) Hello
   c) Regards
   d) Yours
2. In a letter, the body contains ________.
   a) The recipient’s address
   b) The main message
   c) The date
   d) The signature
3. The closing of a letter is placed ________.
   a) At the start
   b) In the middle
   c) At the end
   d) Before the salutation
4. The signature in a letter is written ________.
   a) At the top
   b) In the middle
   c) After the body
   d) At the end
5. The antonym of “happy” is ________.
   a) Excited
   b) Joyful
   c) Sad
   d) Cheerful
6. An example of a regular verb is ________.
   a) Go
   b) Eat
   c) Walk
   d) Have
7. “Wide” is an antonym for ________.
   a) Narrow
   b) Tall
   c) Large
   d) Small
8. In a formal letter, the salutation is often followed by a ________.
   a) Subject line
   b) Body
   c) Closing
   d) Signature
9. “Pretty” is a synonym for ________.
   a) Ugly
   b) Beautiful
   c) Large
   d) Small
10. In a friendly letter, the date is written ________.
    a) At the bottom
    b) After the salutation
    c) Before the body
    d) At the top
11. “Evil” is an antonym for ________.
    a) Good
    b) Bad
    c) Sad
    d) Large
12. “Tiny” is a synonym for ________.
    a) Big
    b) Large
    c) Small
    d) Medium
13. The salutation “Dear [Name],” is used in a ________.
    a) Business letter
    b) Friendly letter
    c) Formal report
    d) Invoice
14. The body of a letter should be ________.
    a) Short and concise
    b) Detailed and lengthy
    c) Irrelevant
    d) Empty
15. “Big” and “large” are examples of ________.
    a) Synonyms
    b) Antonyms
    c) Verbs
    d) Adjectives
16. In a letter, the closing is ________.
    a) “Sincerely,”
    b) “Dear,”
    c) “Yours truly,”
    d) “Hello,”
17. “Tiny” is a synonym for ________.
    a) Large
    b) Huge
    c) Small
    d) Tall
18. In a letter, the signature is written by the ________.
    a) Recipient
    b) Sender
    c) Secretary
    d) Editor
19. “Evil” and “good” are examples of ________.
    a) Synonyms
    b) Antonyms
    c) Nouns
    d) Verbs
20. A formal letter usually begins with ________.
    a) A casual greeting
    b) A personal anecdote
    c) A formal salutation
    d) An informal sign-off

Part B: Theory Questions

1. What are the main parts of a friendly letter?
2. How do you write the salutation of a friendly letter?
3. What should be included in the body of a friendly letter?
4. Explain the importance of the closing in a friendly letter.
5. How is the date formatted in a friendly letter?
6. What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?
7. Give an example of a sentence using a synonym for “happy.”
8. Explain the purpose of a formal letter’s closing.
9. What should you include in the introduction of a formal letter?
10. How do you use a dictionary to find the meaning of a word?
11. Describe how to structure a formal letter.
12. How can you identify an antonym for a given word?
13. What is the role of a signature in a letter?
14. Give an example of a regular verb and an irregular verb.
15. Explain how to format the body of a formal letter.
16. What are the features of a formal letter?
17. How do synonyms enhance your writing?
18. Describe the process of writing a friendly letter.
19. What are some common antonyms for “large”?
20. How can you improve clarity in your letter writing?

Part C: True or False Questions

1. A friendly letter’s salutation ends with a comma. (True/False)
2. The body of a letter should be written in short paragraphs. (True/False)
3. “Wide” is a synonym for “narrow.” (True/False)
4. A formal letter uses informal language and slang. (True/False)
5. In a friendly letter, the closing should be formal. (True/False)
6. The signature of a letter should be in the middle of the letter. (True/False)
7. “Sad” and “happy” are antonyms. (True/False)
8. A friendly letter is usually written to a business. (True/False)
9. In a formal letter, you should use a casual tone. (True/False)
10. The closing of a letter is written before the body. (True/False)
11. “Good” is a synonym for “evil.” (True/False)
12. The salutation of a friendly letter should include the recipient’s title. (True/False)
13. The body of a formal letter should be brief and to the point. (True/False)
14. “Big” and “large” are synonyms. (True/False)
15. The salutation “Dear [Name],” is used in both formal and friendly letters. (True/False)
16. The date should be placed after the closing of a letter. (True/False)
17. A friendly letter usually has a detailed subject line. (True/False)
18. The body of a letter contains the main message. (True/False)
19. “Beautiful” and “pretty” are antonyms. (True/False)
20. In a letter, the signature is placed before the closing. (True/False)

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions

1. The salutation in a friendly letter usually starts with ________.
2. The body of a letter contains the ________ message.
3. “Small” is a synonym for ________.
4. The closing of a letter is usually written ________ the body.
5. In a friendly letter, the signature is written ________.
6. “Good” is an antonym for ________.
7. A formal letter should use ________ language.
8. The date in a letter is placed at the ________ of the letter.
9. The signature in a letter is written by the ________.
10. “Large” and “huge” are ________.
11. In a formal letter, the salutation is often followed by a ________.
12. The body of a letter should be ________ and to the point.
13. “Sad” is an antonym for ________.
14. The friendly letter ends with a ________.
15. “Narrow” and “wide” are ________.
16. The letter’s body should be written in ________ paragraphs.
17. The ________ of a letter is written before the body.
18. “Pretty” and “beautiful” are ________.
19. In a friendly letter, the closing is written before the ________.
20. “Happy” and “joyful” are ________.

Conclusion:

The teacher will review and mark the assessments, providing feedback on areas needing