Examination Speech Work English JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Speech Work English Grammar JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Topic: Examination of the Topics Covered in the First Term

Instructions for Teachers:

• Ensure that all students are seated appropriately and have their materials ready.
• Remind students to stay calm and focus on the questions.
• Encourage students to write clearly and legibly.
• Prohibit any form of cheating or malpractice during the examination.
• Guide the students in case of any misunderstandings regarding the questions.

Instructions for Students:

• Read each question carefully before answering.
• Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
• Do not look at other students’ papers.
• Write your answers clearly and neatly.
• Stay calm and manage your time wisely.

Part A: Objective Questions (30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions)

Complete each sentence by choosing the correct option (a, b, c, or d):

1. The vowel sound /u/ is found in words like __________.
   a) food
   b) book
   c) saw
   d) bird
2. The vowel sound /u:/ is the long version of the sound /u/, as heard in the word __________.
   a) put
   b) boot
   c) pot
   d) fat
3. The sound /ʌ/ is pronounced in words like __________.
   a) cup
   b) book
   c) bear
   d) car
4. The sound /ɜː/ is used in the word __________.
   a) cat
   b) bird
   c) bat
   d) car
5. The schwa sound /ǝ/ is used in the word __________.
   a) sugar
   b) apple
   c) come
   d) box
6. Diphthongs are combinations of two vowel sounds in __________.
   a) two syllables
   b) one syllable
   c) two words
   d) no syllables
7. The diphthong in the word “coin” is represented by the sound __________.
   a) /aɪ/
   b) /ɔɪ/
   c) /ɪə/
   d) /əʊ/
8. In the word “bag,” the vowel sound is __________.
   a) /a:/
   b) /æ/
   c) /ɜː/
   d) /u:/
9. The vowel sound /a:/ is used in words like __________.
   a) part
   b) burn
   c) egg
   d) bat
10. Contrasting vowel sounds /e/ and /a/ are heard in the words __________.
    a) egg and burn
    b) pet and shirt
    c) bag and part
    d) cup and book
11. The diphthong in the word “my” is __________.
    a) /aɪ/
    b) /aʊ/
    c) /eɪ/
    d) /əʊ/
12. The sound /aʊ/ is heard in the word __________.
    a) now
    b) car
    c) book
    d) bird
13. In the word “bird,” the vowel sound is __________.
    a) /ɜː/
    b) /æ/
    c) /e/
    d) /ʌ/
14. The schwa sound /ǝ/ is most often heard in __________ syllables.
    a) stressed
    b) unstressed
    c) open
    d) closed
15. The diphthong in the word “coat” is __________.
    a) /eɪ/
    b) /əʊ/
    c) /aɪ/
    d) /ɔɪ/
16. The vowel sound /u:/ can be found in the word __________.
    a) bus
    b) boot
    c) cup
    d) bear
17. The contrasting sounds /e/ and /a/ are often confused by students. For example, “egg” and __________.
    a) burn
    b) cat
    c) car
    d) shirt
18. The vowel sound /æ/ is used in words like __________.
    a) bag
    b) book
    c) coin
    d) bird
19. The vowel sound /ɜː/ is an example of a __________.
    a) diphthong
    b) monophthong
    c) schwa
    d) consonant
20. The diphthong in “down” is __________.
    a) /aɪ/
    b) /ɔɪ/
    c) /aʊ/
    d) /əʊ/

Part B: Theory Questions (30 Short Answer Questions)

1. What is a diphthong?
2. Explain the difference between the vowel sounds /u/ and /u:/.
3. Give an example of a word with the /ʌ/ vowel sound.
4. What is the function of the schwa sound in English?
5. How do you pronounce the vowel sound /ɜː/? Give an example.
6. Contrast the vowel sounds /e/ and /a/.
7. What makes diphthongs different from monophthongs?
8. Explain the vowel sound /a:/ and its usage in English.
9. Give two examples of words that use the diphthong /ɔɪ/.
10. How can you tell if a word contains the vowel sound /ǝ/?
11. Provide an example of a word that has the vowel sound /aʊ/.
12. What is the main feature of the sound /ɜː/ in words like “bird”?
13. In what kind of syllables is the schwa sound most commonly found?
14. How do diphthongs affect the pronunciation of words in English?
15. What is the role of vowel contrasting in English pronunciation?
16. Describe the vowel sound /a:/ and where it is typically found in words.
17. Explain the difference between the sounds /æ/ and /a/.
18. How would you describe the diphthong in the word “coin”?
19. Why is the sound /u:/ considered a long vowel sound?
20. Give an example of a word where /eɪ/ is pronounced.

Part C: True or False Questions (30 Statements)

1. The diphthong in “my” is /aʊ/.
2. The sound /ɜː/ can be found in words like “bird.”
3. The schwa sound /ǝ/ is always stressed in words.
4. Diphthongs combine two vowel sounds in one syllable.
5. The vowel sound /a:/ is pronounced as in “cat.”
6. The vowel sound /ʌ/ can be found in “cup.”
7. /e/ and /a/ are the same vowel sound.
8. The diphthong /aʊ/ appears in the word “down.”
9. The sound /ʌ/ is a long vowel sound.
10. The vowel sound /u:/ is heard in the word “boot.”
11. The schwa sound /ǝ/ is always pronounced in unstressed syllables.
12. /a:/ is found in the word “part.”
13. The diphthong /ɔɪ/ can be found in the word “coin.”
14. The vowel sound /ɜː/ is found in “car.”
15. Diphthongs make words sound smoother and more fluid.
16. The vowel sound /ǝ/ can never be stressed.
17. The vowel sound /u/ is the same as /u:/.
18. The vowel sound /æ/ is pronounced in the word “cat.”
19. The sound /ǝ/ is often used in short, unstressed syllables.
20. /eɪ/ is a diphthong in the word “bait.”

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (30 Blank Spaces without Options)

1. The vowel sound /u/ is found in the word __________.
2. The diphthong in the word “coin” is __________.
3. The sound /ʌ/ is heard in the word __________.
4. The vowel sound /ɜː/ is found in the word __________.
5. The schwa sound is pronounced in the word __________.
6. A diphthong combines two __________ sounds in one syllable.
7. The vowel sound /a:/ is used in the word __________.
8. The contrasting sounds /e/ and /a/ are heard in the words __________.
9. The diphthong in the word “down” is __________.
10. The vowel sound /aʊ/ is heard in the word __________.
11. The sound /ǝ/ is often used in __________ syllables.
12. The diphthong /əʊ/ is heard in the word __________.
13. The vowel sound /a:/ is used in the word __________.
14. The vowel sound /æ/ is found in the word __________.
15. The diphthong /ɔɪ/ is used in the word __________.
16. The vowel sound /eɪ/ is used in the word __________.
17. The vowel sound /ʌ/ can be heard in the word __________.
18. The diphthong in the word “my” is __________.
19. The schwa sound is most common in __________ syllables.
20. The diphthong /aɪ/ is found in the word __________.

This revision of Week 12 examination questions covers all the topics taught in the second term, helping students revise and solidify their understanding of vowel sounds, diphthongs, and contrasting vowel sounds.