JSS 2 Speech Work: Second Term Examination

Subject: English Language

Class: JSS 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 12

Age: 11 – 13 years

Duration: 1 Hour

EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

For Teachers

1. Ensure students sit apart to prevent any form of exam malpractice.
2. Read and explain the instructions clearly before students begin.
3. Monitor students closely and discourage any attempt to cheat.
4. Ensure that students write their names and class on their answer sheets before starting.
5. Collect all answer sheets immediately after the exam to avoid tampering.

For Students

1. Write your name, class, and subject on your answer sheet before you begin.
2. Read all questions carefully before answering.
3. Do not talk or look at another student’s work.
4. Use only a blue or black pen for writing (except when instructed otherwise).
5. Do not use correction fluid (Tippex) on your answer sheet.
6. If you do not understand a question, raise your hand and ask the teacher.
7. Submit your answer sheet when the time is up.
8. Cheating will result in serious punishment.

PART A: Multiple Choice 

1. A diphthong is a combination of _______ vowel sounds.
   a) One
   b) Two
   c) Three
   d) Four

2. A falling tone is used in _______.
   a) Statements
   b) Yes/No questions
   c) Greetings
   d) Requests

3. The word “import” is stressed on the second syllable when it is a _______.
   a) Noun
   b) Verb
   c) Pronoun
   d) Adjective

4. The word “zip” starts with a _______ sound.
   a) Voiceless
   b) Voiced
   c) Nasal
   d) Silent

5. The consonant /ŋ/ is in the word _______.
   a) Man
   b) Singer
   c) Net
   d) Sun

6. A word with both voiced and voiceless consonants is _______.
   a) Bag
   b) Back
   c) Zip
   d) Safe

7. The word “loose” rhymes with _______.
   a) Lose
   b) Goose
   c) Pass
   d) Glass

8. The consonant /g/ is _______.
   a) Voiced
   b) Voiceless
   c) Silent
   d) Nasal

9. The sentence “Close the door.” is a _______.
   a) Statement
   b) Question
   c) Command
   d) Request

10. The word “many” has a _______ sound.
    a) /m/
    b) /n/
    c) /ŋ/
    d) /p/

PART B: Short Answer Questions 

1. What is a diphthong?
2. Give an example of a falling tone sentence.
3. What is stress in pronunciation?
4. How do we pronounce “loose” and “lose” differently?
5. What are nasal sounds?
6. Write two words with the /s/ sound.
7. Write two words with the /z/ sound.
8. What is an example of a voiced consonant?
9. What is an example of a voiceless consonant?
10. Which word has /ŋ/, “singer” or “single”?

PART C: True or False Questions 

1. “Sip” and “zip” have the same sound. (False)
2. A falling tone is used in questions. (False)
3. The word “refuse” can be both a noun and a verb. (True)
4. The sound /k/ is voiced. (False)
5. The word “bag” has the /b/ sound. (True)
6. “Import” is stressed on the first syllable when used as a verb. (False)
7. The word “loose” and “lose” sound the same. (False)
8. “Sing” and “singer” have the same ending sound. (False)
9. The word “cup” begins with a voiceless consonant. (True)
10. Stress does not change the meaning of a word. (False)

PART D: Fill-in-the-Blank 

1. A diphthong is a combination of two _______ sounds.
2. The word “boy” contains a _______.
3. “This” and “these” differ in _______.
4. “Cup” starts with the sound _______.
5. The word “singer” contains the sound _______.
6. A falling tone is used in _______.
7. The opposite of a voiced sound is a _______ sound.
8. “Zip” and “sip” differ in the _______ of their initial sounds.
9. Stress can change the _______ of a word.
10. The /ŋ/ sound is found in the word _______.