Primary 4 Grammar Examination for First Term Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week 12: Grammar Examination

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 9 years

Topic: Grammar Examination
Sub-topic: Comprehensive assessment covering all topics taught during the term
Duration: 1 week

Behavioural Objectives:

• Pupils will demonstrate their understanding of grammar topics covered during the term.
• Pupils will apply their knowledge to complete various types of questions.
• Pupils will show their ability to recall and use grammar rules effectively.

Key Words:

• Examination
• Fill-in-the-Blank
• Short Answer
• True or False
• Grammar
• Review
• Assessment
• Topics
• Tenses
• Parts of Speech

Set Induction:

Introduce the examination by summarizing the topics covered throughout the term. Explain the importance of each section of the test and how it will assess their understanding.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils should have a basic understanding of grammar topics such as sentence structures, nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, pronouns, and tenses.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Past worksheets and practice tests
• Grammar textbooks
• Answer sheets
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Link the exam to the knowledge gained over the term. Review each topic briefly before the examination to refresh pupils’ memories and clarify any doubts.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Grammar application
• Sentence construction
• Critical thinking
• Reading comprehension

Learning Materials:

• Examination papers with fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and true or false questions
• Answer sheets
• Revision notes

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 4 English Language textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Examination papers
• Answer sheets
• Revision guides

Content:

1. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (30):
   • 1. She ___ (run) to the store. (a) run, (b) ran, (c) running
   • 2: The cat ___ (on) the mat. (a) is, (b) are, (c) was
   • 3: ___ book is on the table. (a) An, (b) A, (c) The
   • 4: They ___ (play) soccer yesterday. (a) play, (b) played, (c) playing
   • 5: The ___ (beautiful) flowers are in the garden. (a) most beautiful, (b) more beautiful, (c) beautiful
   • 6: We ___ (visit) our grandmother next week. (a) visit, (b) visited, (c) will visit
   • 7: She ___ (be) a good student. (a) is, (b) was, (c) will be
   • 8: The dog ___ (chase) the ball. (a) chase, (b) chases, (c) chased
   • 9: ___ book are you reading? (a) What, (b) Which, (c) Who
   • 10: He ___ (eat) his lunch. (a) eat, (b) eats, (c) eating
   • 11: The kids ___ (go) to school every day. (a) go, (b) goes, (c) going
   • 12: She ___ (sing) beautifully. (a) sing, (b) sings, (c) singing
   • 13: I ___ (like) ice cream. (a) like, (b) likes, (c) liking
   • 14: The ___ (big) house is on the hill. (a) bigger, (b) big, (c) biggest
   • 15: They ___ (dance) at the party last night. (a) dance, (b) danced, (c) dancing
   • 16: The cat ___ (sleep) on the bed. (a) sleep, (b) sleeps, (c) sleeping
   • 17: She ___ (write) a letter to her friend. (a) write, (b) writes, (c) writing
   • 18: We ___ (have) a test tomorrow. (a) have, (b) had, (c) having
   • 19: The teacher ___ (give) us homework. (a) give, (b) gives, (c) giving
   • 20: They ___ (visit) the zoo on Saturday. (a) visit, (b) visited, (c) will visit
   • 21: He ___ (be) happy about the news. (a) is, (b) was, (c) will be
   • 22: I ___ (read) a book every month. (a) read, (b) reads, (c) reading
   • 23: The ___ (old) man walked slowly. (a) oldest, (b) old, (c) older
   • 24: We ___ (play) outside after school. (a) play, (b) played, (c) playing
   • 25: She ___ (cook) dinner for her family. (a) cook, (b) cooks, (c) cooking
   • 26: They ___ (run) in the park every morning. (a) run, (b) runs, (c) running
   • 27: The ___ (small) cat is very cute. (a) smallest, (b) small, (c) smaller
   • 28: I ___ (see) a movie last night. (a) see, (b) saw, (c) seen
   • 29: The ___ (colorful) bird is in the tree. (a) more colorful, (b) colorful, (c) most colorful
   • 30: He ___ (talk) loudly during the meeting. (a) talk, (b) talks, (c) talking
2. Short Answer Questions (20):
   • What is the difference between a noun and a verb?
   • 2: Provide an of a sentence using an adjective.
   • 3: How do you form the past tense of regular verbs?
   • 4: Name three types of conjunctions and give s.
   • 5: What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?
   • 6: How do you use the articles ‘a’, ‘an’, and ‘the’ correctly?
   • 7: What are the different types of pronouns?
   • 8: Explain the use of prepositions in a sentence.
   • 9: Provide an of a sentence using a future tense verb.
   • 10: How do you distinguish between simple past tense and present perfect tense?
   • 11: What is a compound sentence? Give an .
   • 12: Define and provide an of an interrogative sentence.
   • 13: How do adjectives and adverbs differ in usage?
   • 14: What are the functions of prepositions in a sentence?
   • 15: Give an of a sentence with a coordinating conjunction.
   • 16: What is the role of a pronoun in a sentence?
   • 17: How do you form questions in the present tense?
   • 18: Provide an of a sentence using a comparative adjective.
   • 19: What is the difference between ‘will’ and ‘shall’ in future tense?
   • 20: Explain the function of articles in English grammar.
3. True or False Questions (10):
   • “A noun is used to describe an action.” (True/False)
   • 2: “The word ‘quickly’ is an adverb.” (True/False)
   • 3: “Conjunctions are used to join sentences.” (True/False)
   • 4: “The past tense of ‘run’ is ‘ran’.” (True/False)
   • 5: “Adjectives describe nouns.” (True/False)
   • 6: “Prepositions show the relationship between a noun and another word.” (True/False)
   • 7: “Pronouns are used to replace verbs in a sentence.” (True/False)
   • 8: “The article ‘a’ is used before vowels.” (True/False)
   • 9: “Future tense describes actions that have already happened.” (True/False)
   • 10: “Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.” (True/False)

Class Activity Discussion:

• FAQs with Answers:
  1. What should I review for the examination?
     • Review all grammar topics covered, including sentence structures, parts of speech, and tenses.
  2. How do I approach fill-in-the-blank questions?
     • Use your knowledge of grammar rules to choose the correct word or phrase.
  3. What is required for short answer questions?
     • Provide clear, concise answers demonstrating your understanding of the topic.
  4. How should I answer true or false questions?
     • Read the statement carefully and decide if it is correct or incorrect based on what you’ve learned.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Review previous topics and clarify any doubts before the examination.
• Step 2: Explain the format and expectations for each section of the exam.
• Step 3: Administer the exam and monitor pupils as they work.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Provide clear instructions and guidance for the examination.
• Answer any questions pupils may have about the exam.
• Supervise the examination process.

Learners’ Activities:

• Complete the examination papers.
• Review their answers and seek clarification if needed.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils’ performance based on their responses to fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and true or false questions.
• Provide feedback on areas of strength and areas needing improvement.

Evaluation Questions:

• What are the key grammar rules you need to remember for the exam?
• How do you prepare for fill-in-the-blank questions?
• What strategies help you with short answer questions?
• How do you determine if a statement is true or false?

Conclusion:

• The teacher will collect and mark the examination papers. Provide feedback and address any areas where pupils may need further instruction or practice.