SS 2 THIRD TERM ENGLISH STUDIES REVISION OF THE LAST TERM’S EXAMINATION QUESTIONS, Resumption TEST

Subject : English Grammar

Class : SS 2

Term : Third Term

WEEK ONE

TOPIC: 

• Revision of the Last Term’s Examination Questions, Resumption test,SS 2

Section A: Comprehension

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Passage:

The world is rapidly changing, and it is essential to have the skills necessary to succeed in this new era. One of the most crucial skills is critical thinking. Critical thinking involves analyzing information, making reasoned judgments, and drawing conclusions based on evidence. It is a skill that allows you to solve problems, make decisions, and communicate effectively.

Question 1: What is critical thinking, and why is it essential in today’s world?

Question 2: How can critical thinking help you to solve problems?

Question 3: Give an example of a situation where critical thinking would be beneficial.

Section B: Essay Writing

Write an essay on the topic: “The Impact of Social Media on Society.” Your essay should not be less than 450 words.

Section C: Language

Choose the correct option to complete each of the following sentences:

Question 1: Neither the teacher nor the students _______ happy with the result.

A. is

B. are

C. were

D. have been

Question 2: She had ________ many books before she found the one she was looking for.

A. searched

B. searching

C. search

D. searches

Question 3: The new employee is ____________ to start work next Monday.

A. supposed

B. suppose

C. supposes

D. supposed to

• Revision of Tenses in Grammar

• Narrative: My Holiday Experience   

• REVISION OF LAST TERM’S EXAMINATION 

• Grammar: Tenses 

Tense is a term which applies to verbs, and it is used to indicate the time of an action: past, present, future tense. These are the basic categories of tenses we have in English. 

The Past Tense – is used to express a past action. This is indicated in most verbs by adding ‘ed’ or ‘d’ to them. This type of verbs are called the regular verbs.

Example of such verbs are: voted, waited, counted, preached, visited, cured, answered, elected, abrogated, punched, perfected etc. verbs which do not take ‘ed’ or ‘d’ to form their past are called irregular verbs e.g. built, threw, said, paid wore, sent, swam, set, cast, ran, wrote etc. 

The Present Tense – is used to express the current time i.e. now. This tense could be singular or plural and it must agree with the subject in a sentence. 

Examples are vote, wait, say, count, preach, elect, answer(v), remove, empower, tolerate, activate etc. 

The Future Tense –This is done by putting an auxiliary before the verb and so on. Examples are as follows. 

1. Will + go e.g. I will go tomorrow. 
2. Shall + visit e.g. I shall visit you next week
3. Be + going e.g. I am travelling next year. 
4. Be + -ing verb e.g. She is coming next month 
5. Be + about to + verb e.g. Theyare about to start the lecture. 
6. ‘s’ i.e. progressive form of verbs e.g. the bus leaves tonight.

EVALUATION 

Write out the past tense of the following verbs: fly, cast, let, burn, lose, read, swim, call, bathe, lay, lie, sting, tie, fling 

1. Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to express habitual actions, universal truths, and facts.

Example: I play tennis every Saturday.

Exercise: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the simple present tense. She _____________ (eat) breakfast every morning.

2. Present Continuous Tense The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are in progress at the moment of speaking.

Example: He is studying for his exam.

Exercise: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the present continuous tense. They ______________ (play) soccer in the park right now.

3. Simple Past Tense The simple past tense is used to describe actions that happened at a specific time in the past.

Example: She danced at the party last night.

Exercise: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the simple past tense. He ______________ (study) for his exam all day yesterday.

4. Past Continuous Tense The past continuous tense is used to describe actions that were in progress at a specific time in the past.

Example: They were watching a movie when I arrived.

Exercise: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the past continuous tense. I ______________ (read) a book when he called.

5. Future Tense The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Example: We will go to the beach tomorrow.

Exercise: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the future tense. She ______________ (travel) to Paris next week

READING ASSIGNMENT

Pg. 232 Countdown English 

1. Which tense is used to express habitual actions, universal truths, and facts? A. Simple present tense B. Present continuous tense C. Simple past tense D. Past continuous tense
2. Which tense is used to describe actions that are in progress at the moment of speaking? A. Simple present tense B. Present continuous tense C. Simple past tense D. Past continuous tense
3. Which tense is used to describe actions that happened at a specific time in the past? A. Simple present tense B. Present continuous tense C. Simple past tense D. Past continuous tense
4. Which tense is used to describe actions that were in progress at a specific time in the past? A. Simple present tense B. Present continuous tense C. Simple past tense D. Past continuous tense
5. Which tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future? A. Simple present tense B. Present continuous tense C. Simple future tense D. Future continuous tense
6. Which sentence is in the simple present tense? A. They are playing basketball at the park. B. She will be cooking dinner tonight. C. We eat breakfast at 7:00 am every day. D. He was studying for his exam all night.
7. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense? A. She walked to the store yesterday. B. They are going to the movies later tonight. C. He studied for his exam all day yesterday. D. We will go to the beach next weekend.
8. Which sentence is in the simple past tense? A. He is running a marathon tomorrow. B. She is writing a book this year. C. They went to the party last night. D. We are visiting our grandparents next month.
9. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense? A. She cooks dinner every night. B. They were watching a movie when I arrived. C. He will be studying for his exam all day tomorrow. D. We will go to the concert next week.
10. Which sentence is in the future tense? A. They are playing basketball at the park. B. She cooked dinner last night. C. We will be going on vacation next month. D. He is studying for his exam right now

Theory

1. What is a tense in grammar?
2. What are the three main tenses in English?
3. How do you form the simple present tense?
4. What is the difference between the simple present and present continuous tenses?
5. How do you form the simple past tense?
6. What is the difference between the simple past and past continuous tenses?
7. How do you form the future tense?
8. What is the difference between the simple future and future continuous tenses?
9. How do you form the present perfect tense?
10. What is the difference between the present perfect and past perfect tenses?

• Narrative: My Holiday Experience 

Features 

• As a narrative, use the past tense 
• Arrange your events one after the other 
• Use connectors/transitional expressions 
• Raise suspense 
• Describe people, places and events.
• Use figurative language, proverbs or idioms.

Outline

• Write your title boldly in capital letters (preferably)
• Your introduction should be interesting
• Indicate when the holidays started 
• Describe how you had felt at the prospect of a holiday.
• Mention where and with whom you spent the holiday.
• Disclose what happened and your reactions 
• Mention the interesting parts and annoying ones. 
• Reveal the lessons learnt. 

1. Introduction: The introduction should hook the reader’s attention and provide some background information about the story. The introduction should also contain the thesis statement, which tells the reader the purpose of the essay.

Example: “Last summer, I went on a holiday to the beach with my family. Little did I know, that holiday would be full of surprises and adventures that I will never forget.”

2. Setting: The setting is the time and place where the story takes place. It should be described in detail to help the reader visualize the story.

Example: “We stayed in a cozy beach house overlooking the ocean. The sun was shining, and the water was crystal clear. I could smell the salty air and feel the warm sand between my toes.”

3. Characters: The characters are the people in the story. They should be described in detail to help the reader understand their motivations and actions.

Example: “My family consisted of my parents, my younger brother, and me. We were all excited to spend a week together and enjoy the beach.”

4. Plot: The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story. It should be described in detail to help the reader understand what happened.

Example: “On the second day of our holiday, we went snorkeling in the ocean. It was my first time snorkeling, and I was nervous. As I was swimming, I saw a school of fish swimming towards me. I was scared at first, but then I realized how beautiful they were.”

5. Conflict: The conflict is the problem or obstacle that the characters face. It should be described in detail to help the reader understand the tension of the story.

Example: “Later that week, we went on a boat tour to explore the nearby islands. However, our boat got stuck in a storm, and we were stranded on an island for a night. We had no food, water, or shelter, and we were scared and alone.”

6. Resolution: The resolution is the ending of the story. It should provide closure and answer any questions that the reader might have.

Example: “The next morning, we were rescued by a passing fishing boat. We were all safe, but we were also grateful for our experience. We learned how to survive in the wild and appreciate the simple things in life. That holiday was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will always cherish.”

These outlines should help you structure your narrative essay about your holiday experience. Remember to use descriptive language and create vivid imagery to engage your reader. Good luck with your writing!

EVALUATION 

Write the essay outlined above. 

OBJECTIVES

1. What is the purpose of the introduction in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. To describe the setting in detail B. To introduce the characters C. To hook the reader’s attention D. To provide the resolution of the story
2. What is the setting in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. A city B. A beach house C. A mountain D. A forest
3. Who are the characters in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. The author’s friends B. The author’s family C. Strangers the author met on holiday D. None of the above
4. What is the plot in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. The sequence of events that make up the story B. The problem or obstacle that the characters face C. The ending of the story D. The purpose of the essay
5. What is the conflict in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. The author’s fear of snorkeling B. The author’s disappointment with the holiday C. The storm that stranded the characters on an island D. None of the above
6. What is the resolution in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. The description of the setting B. The introduction of the characters C. The purpose of the essay D. The ending of the story that provides closure
7. What should be included in the introduction of a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. A thesis statement B. A detailed description of the conflict C. A summary of the plot D. None of the above
8. What is the purpose of the setting in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. To introduce the characters B. To provide closure C. To create vivid imagery D. None of the above
9. What is the importance of the conflict in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. It provides closure B. It creates tension in the story C. It introduces the characters D. None of the above
10. What is the purpose of the resolution in a narrative essay about “My Holiday Experience”? A. To introduce the characters B. To provide closure C. To create vivid imagery D. None of the above

READING ASSIGNMENT

Pg. 87 Effective English 

GENERAL EVALUATION QUESTIONS 

Mention the three types of tenses and list the six ways of expressing future tense with examples. 

The three types of tenses are:

1. Present Tense: It is used to describe actions or events that are happening now or regularly, or facts that are always true.

Example: She sings beautifully. (Present Simple)

2. Past Tense: It is used to describe actions or events that have already happened in the past.

Example: They went to the beach last weekend. (Past Simple)

3. Future Tense: It is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.

Example: We will go to the movies tomorrow. (Future Simple)

The six ways of expressing future tense are:

1. Future Simple: It is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Example: I will visit my grandparents next month.

2. Future Continuous: It is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Example: She will be studying for her exams next week.

3. Future Perfect: It is used to describe actions that will be completed before a specific time in the future.

Example: By the time we arrive, they will have finished their dinner.

4. Future Perfect Continuous: It is used to describe actions that will have been in progress for a specific amount of time before a specific time in the future.

Example: By next year, he will have been working for the company for ten years.

5. Present Simple with a future meaning: It is used to describe actions that are scheduled or planned in the future.

Example: The train leaves at 7 PM tomorrow.

6. Going to Future: It is used to describe intentions or plans that the speaker has for the future.

Example: I am going to buy a new car next month.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

SECTION A

Choose the word that contains the given phonetic symbol

1. /e/ (a) net (b) they (c) eke (d) wanted
2. /I/ (a) heel (b) sit (c) high (d) bite
3. /I:/ (a) say (b) seize (c) kill (d) ill
4. /Z/ (a) cars (b) loose (c) cease (d) lace
5. /٨/ (a) cough (b) lock (c) clerk (d) tough

SECTION B

Test for Continuous Assessment Effective English 2 (A: 1 – 10), pg 45 

1. What is the difference between a phrase and a clause in English grammar? Provide an example of each.
2. Identify the subject and predicate in the following sentence: “The dog chased the cat around the yard.”
3. Explain the difference between the simple past tense and the past continuous tense in English. Provide an example of each.
4. What is a conjunction in English grammar? Give three examples of conjunctions and explain how they are used.
5. What is a dangling modifier in English grammar? Provide an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier and rewrite it correctly.
6. What is the purpose of a thesis statement in academic writing? Give an example of a thesis statement for an essay about the effects of social media on young people.
7. Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor in English. Provide an example of each.
8. What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb in English? Give an example of each.
9. Explain the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause in English. Provide an example of each.
10. What is the purpose of a conclusion in academic writing? Give an example of a concluding paragraph for an essay about climate change Effective English 2 continuous assessment