First Term Examination Questions Speech Work English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 13

Week 13 Examination Instructions

For Teachers:

1. Preparation: Ensure that the examination papers are printed clearly and distributed to all students before the start of the exam.
2. Monitoring: Supervise students carefully during the exam to prevent any form of cheating or misconduct.
3. Instructions: Clearly explain the exam instructions to the students before they begin.
4. Assistance: Be available to answer any questions or clarify any doubts students may have about the exam.
5. Integrity: Emphasize the importance of academic honesty and remind students that any form of cheating will not be tolerated.
6. Timing: Keep track of the exam time and ensure that students have enough time to complete all parts of the exam.
7. Submission: Collect all exam papers at the end of the exam session and ensure they are properly secured for marking.

For Students:

1. Instructions: Listen carefully to the exam instructions given by your teacher.
2. Honesty: Do your own work and do not copy from others. Any form of cheating will be reported.
3. Questions: If you do not understand a question, raise your hand and ask the teacher for help.
4. Time Management: Use your time wisely. Make sure you answer all questions within the allotted time.
5. Respect: Keep quiet and focus on your own paper. Avoid distractions and do not talk to other students.
6. Materials: Only use the materials allowed for the exam. Do not bring any unauthorized notes or devices.

Part A: Objective Questions

30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The vowel sound /e/ is found in the word _______.
   a) cat
   b) bed
   c) kite
   d) moon
2. The sound /b/ is _______ and _______ voiced.
   a) voiceless, unvoiced
   b) voiced, voiced
   c) voiceless, voiced
   d) voiced, nasal
3. The word “pencil” has _______ syllables.
   a) 1
   b) 2
   c) 3
   d) 4
4. “Bear” and “bare” are examples of _______.
   a) homophones
   b) homographs
   c) blends
   d) minimal pairs
5. The diphthong /ai/ is found in the word _______.
   a) cat
   b) rain
   c) ship
   d) shoe
6. The sound /p/ in “pen” is a _______ sound.
   a) voiced
   b) nasal
   c) voiceless
   d) fricative
7. The word “phone” contains a _______.
   a) vowel
   b) consonant blend
   c) digraph
   d) diphthong
8. In the word “light,” “gh” is a _______.
   a) blend
   b) vowel
   c) digraph
   d) consonant blend
9. The rising intonation is used for _______ sentences.
   a) commands
   b) statements
   c) questions
   d) requests
10. The stress pattern in “record” (noun) is on the _______ syllable.
    a) first
    b) second
    c) third
    d) fourth
11. The sound /i:/ is in the word _______.
    a) sit
    b) fit
    c) seat
    d) set
12. The vowel sound in “boot” is _______.
    a) /u/
    b) /e/
    c) /i:/
    d) /a/
13. The sound /f/ in “fish” is a _______ sound.
    a) voiced
    b) voiceless
    c) nasal
    d) liquid
14. In the word “computer,” the syllables are _______.
    a) com-put-er
    b) com-pu-ter
    c) com-pu-ter
    d) com-put-er
15. “Bear” and “bare” are _______ because they sound the same but have different meanings.
    a) homophones
    b) homographs
    c) blends
    d) minimal pairs
16. The sound /p/ and /b/ are _______ sounds.
    a) vowel
    b) consonant
    c) digraph
    d) blend
17. The word “ship” has _______ syllables.
    a) 1
    b) 2
    c) 3
    d) 4
18. “Sh” in “shoe” is a _______.
    a) consonant blend
    b) vowel
    c) digraph
    d) minimal pair
19. The intonation pattern for commands is usually _______.
    a) rising
    b) falling
    c) rising-falling
    d) falling-rising
20. The word “lead” (to guide) and “lead” (a metal) are _______.
    a) homophones
    b) homographs
    c) blends
    d) minimal pairs
21. The sound /k/ in “cat” is a _______.
    a) vowel
    b) consonant
    c) digraph
    d) blend
22. The vowel sound in “cat” is _______.
    a) /e/
    b) /a/
    c) /i:/
    d) /u/
23. The word “book” is pronounced with a _______ syllable.
    a) 1
    b) 2
    c) 3
    d) 4
24. “Tire” and “tyre” are _______ in different English dialects.
    a) homophones
    b) homographs
    c) consonant blends
    d) minimal pairs
25. The word “shoe” contains a _______.
    a) vowel
    b) consonant blend
    c) vowel digraph
    d) consonant digraph
26. The sound /s/ in “sun” is _______.
    a) voiced
    b) voiceless
    c) nasal
    d) liquid
27. The word “silly” has _______ syllables.
    a) 1
    b) 2
    c) 3
    d) 4
28. The diphthong /au/ is in the word _______.
    a) kite
    b) rain
    c) cow
    d) shoe
29. “Plane” and “plain” are _______ because they sound the same.
    a) homophones
    b) homographs
    c) consonant blends
    d) minimal pairs
30. The sound /d/ in “dog” is _______.
    a) voiced
    b) voiceless
    c) nasal
    d) liquid

Part B: Theory Questions

30 Simple Short Answer Questions

1. How many syllables are in the word “computer”?
   • 3
2. What is the sound /b/ found in the word “bag”?
   • Voiced
3. Give an example of a word with the /p/ sound.
   • Pen
4. How do you pronounce the vowel sound in “tree”?
   • /i:/
5. What are minimal pairs?
   • Words that differ by one sound
6. How do you show a rising intonation in a question?
   • By increasing the pitch at the end
7. Name a word with the diphthong /ai/.
   • Rain
8. What is the stress pattern in “record” (verb)?
   • Second syllable
9. How many syllables are in the word “butterfly”?
   • 3
10. What sound does “sh” in “shoe” make?
    • /ʃ/
11. Give an example of a word with the /b/ sound.
    • Bark
12. How do you pronounce the sound /f/?
    • Voiceless
13. What is a homograph?
    • Words spelled the same but pronounced differently
14. Name a word with the sound /s/.
    • Sit
15. How many syllables are in “pencil”?
    • 2
16. What is the diphthong in “coin”?
    • /ɔɪ/
17. Provide an example of a homophone.
    • “To” and “too”
18. What is the sound /tʃ/ found in the word “cheese”?
    • A consonant sound
19. Give an example of a word with the /u:/ sound.
    • Moon
20. What are consonant blends?
    • Two or more consonants together in a word
21. Name a word that has the vowel sound /e/.
    • Bed
22. How do you show falling intonation in a statement?
    • By lowering the pitch at the end
23. What sound does “th” in “think” make?
    • /θ/
24. What is the syllable division for “butter”?
    • but-ter
25. Name a word with the vowel sound /a/.
    • Cat
26. What is the difference between a homophone and a homograph?
    • Homophones sound the same; homographs are spelled the same
27. How many syllables are in “elephant”?
    • 3
28. What is the vowel sound in “hot”?
    • /ɒ/
29. Provide an example of a word with the /d/ sound.
    • Dog
30. How is the sound /k/ pronounced in “cat”?
    • Voiceless

Part C: True or False Questions

30 True or False Questions

1. True or False: “Bear” and “bare” are homophones.
   • True
2. True or False: The sound /k/ in “cat” is a voiced sound.
   • False
3. True or False: The word “record” (noun) has stress on the first syllable.
   • True
4. True or False: The diphthong /ai/ is found in the word “paint.”
   • True
5. True or False: “Sh” in “shoe” is pronounced /s/.
   • False
6. True or False: The sound /f/ in “fish” is voiceless.
   • True
7. True or False: A homograph is a word that sounds the same as another but has a different meaning.
   • False
8. True or False: The word “happy” has 3 syllables.
   • False
9. True or False: The vowel sound /i:/ is found in “sit.”
   • False
10. True or False: The stress pattern in “present” (noun) is on the first syllable.
    • True
11. True or False: “Coin” contains the diphthong /oi/.
    • True
12. True or False: The vowel sound in “goat” is /əʊ/.
    • True
13. True or False: “Ch” in “cheese” is a consonant blend.
    • False
14. True or False: The word “bottle” has 2 syllables.
    • True
15. True or False: The sound /s/ in “sun” is a voiceless sound.
    • True
16. True or False: “Light” has the same vowel sound as “lit.”
    • False
17. True or False: The stress pattern for “desert” (noun) is on the first syllable.
    • True
18. True or False: “Rain” and “rein” are examples of homophones.
    • True
19. True or False: The word “record” (verb) has stress on the second syllable.
    • True
20. True or False: The vowel sound /a/ is found in “man.”
    • True
21. True or False: The sound /b/ in “bat” is a voiceless sound.
    • False
22. True or False: “Pencil” has 2 syllables.
    • True
23. True or False: “Tie” and “tye” are homophones.
    • True
24. True or False: The diphthong in “house” is /aʊ/.
    • True
25. True or False: The sound /l/ in “lamp” is a voiceless sound.
    • False
26. True or False: The vowel sound /e/ is found in “pen.”
    • True
27. True or False: “Sh” in “ship” is pronounced as /ʃ/.
    • True
28. True or False: The word “moon” contains the vowel sound /u:/.
    • True
29. True or False: “Book” has 2 syllables.
    • False
30. True or False: The word “cheese” contains a consonant blend.
    • False

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