Speech Work: Examination of First Term Topics

Subject: Speech Work

Class: JSS 2

Term: First Term

Week: 12

Age: 12 years

Exam Instructions

For Teachers:

• Ensure that all students have the correct exam papers.
• Remind students of the importance of academic honesty and the consequences of exam malpractice.
• Monitor the examination room closely to prevent any form of cheating.
• Make sure students only use permitted materials.
• Provide clear instructions and assist with any queries during the exam.

For Students:

• Read all instructions carefully before starting.
• Do not talk or communicate with others during the exam.
• Use only the materials allowed for the exam.
• Do not look at others’ papers.
• If you have any questions, raise your hand to ask the teacher.

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Exam Sections

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

1. The sound /ɪə/ is commonly found in the word __________.
   (a) bear (b) bar (c) car (d) far
2. The sound /əʊ/ is pronounced like the “o” in __________.
   (a) go (b) come (c) come (d) none
3. The consonant /p/ is classified as a __________ sound.
   (a) voiced (b) voiceless (c) nasal (d) fricative
4. The word __________ contains the /f/ sound.
   (a) van (b) fat (c) cat (d) bat
5. The sound /v/ is produced using __________.
   (a) closed lips (b) vocal cords (c) tongue tip (d) soft palate
6. The __________ sound is produced at the alveolar ridge.
   (a) /t/ (b) /p/ (c) /k/ (d) /b/
7. The sound /h/ is considered a __________ consonant.
   (a) voiced (b) voiceless (c) nasal (d) vowel
8. An example of a word with the /ɪə/ sound is __________.
   (a) sea (b) see (c) dear (d) day
9. Words that contrast /b/ and /p/ include __________.
   (a) bat and pat (b) bag and peg (c) both (d) none
10. The __________ sound can be difficult for learners.
    (a) /r/ (b) /s/ (c) /z/ (d) /f/
11. The sound /k/ can be found in the word __________.
    (a) cat (b) hat (c) mat (d) sat
12. The /m/ sound is a __________ consonant.
    (a) voiced (b) voiceless (c) nasal (d) fricative
13. A minimal pair for /t/ and /d/ is __________.
    (a) bat and pat (b) bad and tad (c) sit and sat (d) cap and cab
14. The sound /n/ is produced by __________ airflow.
    (a) stopping (b) blocking (c) nasal (d) normal
15. The word __________ contains the /h/ sound.
    (a) apple (b) hat (c) cat (d) mat
16. Tongue twisters are useful for __________.
    (a) speed (b) clarity (c) fluency (d) all of the above
17. The /g/ sound is produced at the __________ of the mouth.
    (a) front (b) middle (c) back (d) side
18. Phonetic transcription uses __________ symbols.
    (a) numerical (b) alphabetic (c) pictorial (d) none
19. Clear pronunciation is essential for __________.
    (a) understanding (b) clarity (c) fluency (d) all of the above
20. The sound /j/ is commonly found in the word __________.
    (a) yes (b) zip (c) sit (d) fat
21. The __________ sound is represented by the letter ‘f’.
    (a) voiced (b) voiceless (c) nasal (d) none
22. The sound /d/ is produced using __________.
    (a) tongue (b) lips (c) throat (d) teeth
23. The word “know” contains the __________ sound.
    (a) /k/ (b) /n/ (c) /m/ (d) /p/
24. The __________ sound is produced with the vocal cords vibrating.
    (a) voiceless (b) voiced (c) silent (d) nasal
25. The /s/ sound can be found in the word __________.
    (a) dog (b) cat (c) sat (d) sit
26. The sound /l/ is produced at the __________ of the tongue.
    (a) back (b) front (c) middle (d) tip
27. The vowel sound in “beat” is a __________ sound.
    (a) long (b) short (c) nasal (d) diphthong
28. The word “bear” contains the __________ sound.
    (a) /əʊ/ (b) /ɪə/ (c) /aʊ/ (d) /eɪ/
29. The __________ sound can be difficult for many learners to pronounce.
    (a) /r/ (b) /s/ (c) /t/ (d) /d/
30. The sound /tʃ/ can be found in the word __________.
    (a) chip (b) sip (c) zip (d) dip

Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer)

1. Define the /ɪə/ sound and give two examples.
2. Explain the difference between the /əʊ/ and /ɪə/ sounds.
3. How is the consonant sound /p/ produced?
4. List three words that demonstrate the contrast between /f/ and /v/.
5. Describe how to produce the sound /h/.
6. What role do minimal pairs play in speech practice?
7. How does the /m/ sound differ from /n/?
8. Provide an example of a tongue twister and explain its benefit.
9. Why is phonetic transcription important in speech work?
10. Discuss the significance of clarity in pronunciation.
11. Describe a technique for practicing vowel sounds.
12. Explain how to articulate the sound /g/.
13. What common errors do students make with the /r/ sound?
14. How can students practice contrasting the sounds /s/ and /ʃ/?
15. What are some strategies for improving fluency in speech?
16. Identify two techniques for mastering the /t/ and /d/ sounds.
17. What is the importance of vowel length in English?
18. Explain how tongue placement affects sound production.
19. Describe how speech sounds can impact comprehension.
20. What techniques can students use to monitor their own pronunciation?

Part C: True or False Questions

1. The /ɪə/ sound is a diphthong. (True/False)
2. The word “go” contains the /əʊ/ sound. (True/False)
3. The sound /p/ is a voiced consonant. (True/False)
4. The /h/ sound is important for clarity. (True/False)
5. Tongue twisters are not useful for practicing sounds. (True/False)
6. The /g/ sound is produced at the front of the mouth. (True/False)
7. The /f/ sound is produced with vocal cord vibration. (True/False)
8. Phonetic transcription helps with understanding speech sounds. (True/False)
9. The /v/ sound is voiceless. (True/False)
10. All consonant sounds are produced with vocal cord vibration. (True/False)
11. The /s/ sound can be confusing for learners. (True/False)
12. Words starting with /h/ are pronounced with the /h/. (True/False)
13. Clear pronunciation is essential for effective communication. (True/False)
14. The /d/ sound is produced by stopping airflow. (True/False)
15. Revision does not help reinforce learning in speech work. (True/False)
16. Minimal pairs help practice similar sounds. (True/False)
17. The /k/ sound is produced at the back of the mouth. (True/False)
18. The /n/ sound is produced with nasal airflow. (True/False)
19. The /h/ sound can be found at the end of words. (True/False)
20. Accents can affect pronunciation and understanding. (True/False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. The /ɪə/ sound is represented by the letters __________.
2. The sound /əʊ/ is pronounced like the “o” in __________.
3. The consonant /p/ is a __________ sound.
4. The word __________ contains the /f/ sound.
5. The /v/ sound is produced using __________.
6. The __________ sound is produced at the alveolar ridge.
7. The sound /h/ is a __________ consonant.
8. An example of a word with the /ɪə/ sound is __________.
9. Words that contrast /b/ and /p/ include __________.
10. The __________ sound can be difficult for learners.
11. The sound /k/ can be found in the word __________.
12. The /m/ sound is a __________ consonant.
13. A minimal pair for /t/ and /d/ is __________.
14. The sound /n/ is produced by __________ airflow.
15. The word __________ contains the /h/ sound.
16. Tongue twisters are useful for __________.
17. The /g/ sound is produced at the __________ of the mouth.
18. Phonetic transcription uses __________ symbols.
19. Clear pronunciation is essential for __________.
20. The sound /j/ is commonly found in the word __________.

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Conclusion

This exam covers all key areas studied in the first term, providing students with the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and skills in speech work. Good luck!

ENGLISH STUDIES

J S S TWO

SECTION A

COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow

My father always gave his share of the catch to me to guard while he went to help another group. At first I sat there patiently and proudly guarding the growing pile of fish. But then a group of my friends came by laughing and playing. They called me and I left my post to play with them for a few minutes but always with frequent glances at my pile of fish and with one eye on the figure of my father. If anyone came too near my fish or if my father turned in my direction, I hurried back to my post. But the morning was long and hot, and I was only five years old. I became tired , hungry and thirsty, food sellers went to and fro among the fishermen , with traps of tempting cakes , fruit and sweet upon their heads . I looked longingly at the food, but I had no money to buy things with, then one day, I made a discovery which was to lead me into such a tangled web of deception that I was in end unable to extract myself from it. I discovered that the food sellers would accept fish in payment for their wares.

I began by exchanging the smallest fish in exchange for oranges or a piece of sugarcane , then with a larger fish, I bought cakes and sweets and shared them with my friends . Atlast the day came when in a reckless burst of goodwill or bid for popularity, I exchanged my whole pile of fish for food, and distributed it among the children who came crowding around me.

[1]. Why was Francis left to guard?

[2] What first tempted him to neglect his job?

[3] In the first paragraph ,what excuse can you find for bad behavior

[4] What was the discovery that led him to start deceiving his father

[5] What did the boy exchange for food

[6] Mention two things that sellers sold

Provide another word for the following words;

1. guard ……………..

2. hurried ……………..

3. began…………………

4. extract……………….

SECTION B [ OBJECTIVES]

From the list of words lettered A – D , choose the one that is opposite in meaning.

[1]. The woman never smiles [a] daily [b] always [c]soon [d] seldom

[2] My uncle is a humble man [a] happy [b] bright [c] proud [d] dull

[3] A sudden burst of fire from the brave soldiers killed the enemies [a] mistaken [b] gradual [c] disturbing [d] moving

[4] A comforting thought sent him to sleep to his bed [a]sympathetic [b] quick [c] disturbing [d] moving

[5] The old man occupied the rat infested building in the slum [a] inhabitated [b] built [c] vacated [d] rented

From letter A-D choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

[6]. When we eventually got there, we discovered that he has lost all hopes of survival. [a]secretly [b] luckily [c] finally [d] swaying

[7]. I met Ade crying softly when he saw his dead dog [a] roaring [b] smiling [c]mourning [d] sobbing

[8]. The stolen money was hidden in a dirty bag. [a]found [b] lost [c] exposed [d] forgotten

[9]. The messenger was very loyal to his master. [a] rude [b] faithful [c]wicked [d] proud

[10]. The boy insulted the old man. [a] praised [b] helped [c]welcomed [d] abused

Fill in the gap with the appropriate letters A-D

[11].The visitors soon left…….their town. [a] around [b] for [c] at [d] to

[12]. My friends didn’t not agree…….. on two occasions. [A] with [B] to [C] for [d] at

[13]. Honest people are becoming hard to come…………..these days. [a] for [b] with [c] by [d] to

[14]. He …………….all his bitter past experience [a]forgets [b]forget [c] had forgotten [d] is forgetting

[15]. She got the job she had applied…………….at last [a] to [b] for [c] on [d] by

Choose the best interpretations for the statement underline

[16]. Ahmed said he would give his ears to marry the girl.

[a] be patient for sometimes [b] buy some presents for her [c] sacrifice anything to marry her [d]listen carefully for her

[17]. As the examination approached, she began to have cold feet.

[a] become very comfortable [b] be reluctant [c]catch a cold in the feet [d] fall sick

[18]. Musa was the fly in the ointment of the family. [[a] the pride of everyone [b] a ba and troublesome person [c] an adventurous person [d]a quiet person

[19]. Mary’s people see her once in blue moon. [a]every full moon [b] often [c] very rarely [d] every Month

20]. Ngozi is the black sheep of the family [A] dark-skinned [b] a jewel [c] a disgrace [d] a pride

SECTION B.

INSTRUCTION- underline the correct answer in this section.

1. The student union leader was ____________ In the wake of the students ‘unrest that claimed some lifes a. dismissed b. driven away c. punished d. sacked

2. Segun always act as a/an________, he loves bringing about economic and social change a. criminal b. activist

c. criminologist d. actor

1. The patients attended the clinic yesterday, __________ a. aren’t he? b. didn’t he c. didn’t they d. aren’t they?

2. He went to school yesterday _____________ a. did he? B. does he? C. doesn’t he? D. didn’t he

3. ___________are words or phrases that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. A. antonyms b. synonyms c. opposite d. taxon

Choose the synonyms for the words underlined.

1. He was generous and shared what he bought with friends.

a. gentle b. polite c. sorry d. greedy.

1. Ngozi whispered the answer to me when the teacher turned away. A. b

2. We assembled there last Sunday. A. brought b. gathered

c. circulate d. assembling

1. He hid the book under the carpet a. beneath b. above

c. underneath d. distinct.

1. This is a rather expensive dress a. cheap b. poor c. dark d. costly

From the list of words that is nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined words in the following sentences

1. My sister said that the stranger was rude to her a. polite b. proud

c. kind d. Friendly

1. Jamat is rather innocent of the allegation a. abnormal b. guilty

c. insane d. cleared

1. One of the armed robbers’ face is familiar to me. A. known

b. strange c. pleasant d. cleared

1. Miss Janet is a dwarf. A. tall b. slim c. giant d. short

2. The teacher listened to the interesting story a. school b. audience b. Student d. spectator

SECTION B.

Answer one question from this section:

1. A school friend of yours has been absent from school for the past three weeks. Write a letter to him/her describing the events of the past three weeks in your school. Remind him/her of the approach of the promotional examination.

2. Write an essay on “how I celebrated my last birthday”

(250 words)

ESSAY WRITING

ANSWER ONE UESTION ONLY

1. Write an essay on the topic ‘ cultism erode good cultural values’
2. Write an essay on the topic ‘ pride goes before a fall’.
3. Write a letter to your friend in another school,telling him/her about the children’s day activities in your school