First Term English Language Studies Examination for Primary 5

Examination on English Language Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: READING COMPREHENSION

The Importance of Clean Water

Clean water is essential for good health. Many people in Nigeria do not have access to clean drinking water, which leads to various illnesses. Water from unsafe sources, like dirty rivers or open wells, can contain germs that cause diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. It is important to boil water before drinking it if you are unsure of its source. We can also use water filters to purify water. Governments and communities must work together to provide clean, pipe-borne water to every home. Ensuring clean water for everyone will help reduce sickness and improve the overall well-being of our communities.

Answer questions 1–10 based on the passage.

1. What is essential for good health? (a) Dirty water (b) Clean water (c) Cooked food
2. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a disease caused by unsafe water? (a) Cholera (b) Malaria (c) Typhoid
3. The main reason for boiling water is to ________. (a) make it hot (b) kill germs (c) make it taste better
4. Another way to purify water mentioned in the passage is by using ________. (a) sand (b) filters (c) salt
5. The passage suggests that governments and communities should work together to provide ________. (a) clean pipe-borne water (b) more dirty rivers (c) open wells
6. The word “essential” in the passage means ________. (a) unimportant (b) necessary (c) optional
7. What does the passage say will happen if clean water is ensured for everyone? (a) Sickness will increase (b) Sickness will reduce (c) People will not drink water
8. Water from dirty rivers can contain ________ that cause diseases. (a) fishes (b) germs (c) stones
9. The overall well-being of our communities will improve if ________. (a) we use dirty water (b) clean water is ensured (c) we eat more food
10. The passage is mainly about the importance of ________. (a) clean air (b) clean water (c) clean food

READING COMPREHENSION
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11. Which of the following is a feature of a non-fiction passage? (a) It tells a made-up story (b) It presents facts and true information (c) It has imaginary characters
12. A story about a talking animal going to school is an example of ________. (a) non-fiction (b) fiction (c) a report
13. The main idea of a passage is ________. (a) the first sentence (b) what the passage is mostly about (c) the last sentence
14. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of fiction? (a) Real events (b) Imaginary characters (c) Creative plot
15. An example of a non-fiction text is ________. (a) a fairy tale (b) a science textbook (c) a poem about dragons

LISTENING AND SPEAKING
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16. Which sentence uses correct intonation for a command? (a) Are you coming? (b) Please close the door. (c) I am happy.
17. In the sentence “She *bought* a new dress,” the stressed word emphasizes ________. (a) the type of dress (b) the action of buying (c) the newness
18. The intonation in a question usually ________ at the end. (a) falls (b) rises (c) stays flat
19. Which of the following sentences shows rising intonation for a yes/no question? (a) She is here. (b) Is she here? (c) She is here!
20. When you make a request, your intonation should generally be ________. (a) aggressive (b) polite (c) loud
21. The main reason for stressing certain words in a sentence is to ________. (a) make it longer (b) convey specific meaning (c) make it sound funny
22. Identify the stressed word in the sentence: “I *did* not say that.” (a) I (b) did (c) not
23. Which sentence uses falling intonation appropriate for a statement? (a) What’s your name? (b) I finished my homework. (c) Can you help me?
24. In the sentence “He bought a *red* car,” stressing ‘red’ emphasizes ________. (a) the action of buying (b) the color of the car (c) that it’s a car
25. The correct intonation for “Please pass the salt” (a request) is usually a ________. (a) sharp rise (b) gentle fall (c) flat tone

GRAMMATICAL ACCURACY
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26. Identify the adjective in the sentence: “The little boy played with a red ball.” (a) played (b) little (c) with
27. Choose the sentence where the adverb is correctly used. (a) She sings beautiful. (b) She sings beautifully. (c) She beautiful sings.
28. Arrange these words in alphabetical order: apple, banana, cat, dog. (a) apple, banana, cat, dog (b) banana, apple, cat, dog (c) cat, dog, apple, banana
29. Which of the following is an adverb? (a) quick (b) quickly (c) quickness
30. Change direct speech to indirect speech: John said, “I am going to school.” (a) John said that he was going to school. (b) John said that I am going to school. (c) John said he is going to school.
31. The ________ is called an adverb. (a) happy (b) happily (c) happiness
32. Convert to passive voice: “The teacher teaches the students.” (a) The students teach the teacher. (b) The students are taught by the teacher. (c) The teacher is taught by the students.
33. Which sentence is in active voice? (a) The book was read by him. (b) He read the book. (c) The book is read.
34. Identify the active sentence: (a) The cake was eaten by the girl. (b) The girl ate the cake. (c) The cake is eaten.
35. The correct form of the adverb from “soft” is ________. (a) soft (b) softly (c) softness
36. Change indirect speech to direct speech: She said that she would come tomorrow. (a) She said, “I will come tomorrow.” (b) She said, “She will come tomorrow.” (c) She said, “I would come tomorrow.”
37. An example of an adjective is ________. (a) run (b) tall (c) quickly
38. Which sentence has an adverb modifying a verb? (a) The blue car. (b) He ran fast. (c) She is happy.
39. Convert to passive voice: “My mother baked a delicious cake.” (a) A delicious cake was baked by my mother. (b) My mother was baked a delicious cake. (c) A delicious cake baked my mother.
40. All of these are adjectives except ________. (a) big (b) small (c) slowly
41. Which of these words would come first in alphabetical order? (a) zebra (b) yam (c) xylophone
42. The sentence “He quickly finished his work” contains an adverb that describes ________. (a) the work (b) how he finished (c) him
43. Identify the direct speech: (a) He asked if she was fine. (b) He said, “I am fine.” (c) He told her he was fine.
44. The main reason for using passive voice is ________. (a) to emphasize the doer (b) to emphasize the action or receiver (c) to make sentences longer
45. In the sentence “The boy is *very* tall,” ‘very’ is an adverb modifying ________. (a) the boy (b) is (c) tall
46. Which of the following words is arranged alphabetically? (a) bag, bat, box (b) bat, bag, box (c) box, bag, bat
47. Change “They built the house” to passive voice. (a) The house built them. (b) The house was built by them. (c) They were built the house.

WRITING
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48. Which of these is a feature of a formal letter? (a) Slang words (b) Sender’s address (c) Casual greetings
49. The salutation “Dear Sir/Madam” is typically used in ________. (a) an informal letter (b) a formal letter (c) a friendly note
50. An application letter is a type of ________. (a) informal letter (b) formal letter (c) narrative composition

SECTION B: WRITING
Instruction: Answer ONE question only. (20 Marks)

1. You recently witnessed a memorable event in your community, such as a cultural festival or a sports competition. Write a narrative composition describing what happened, how you felt, and what lessons you learned from the experience.
2. Write a descriptive composition about “The Importance of Agriculture in Nigeria.” Describe its role in providing food, creating jobs, and contributing to the economy.
3. Write an application letter to the Headteacher of your school, requesting permission to join the school’s debate club. State your reasons for wanting to join and how you believe you can contribute.

OBJECTIVE MARKING SCHEME

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Clean water
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Malaria
Question 3 – ✅ (b) kill germs
Question 4 – ✅ (b) filters
Question 5 – ✅ (a) clean pipe-borne water
Question 6 – ✅ (b) necessary
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Sickness will reduce
Question 8 – ✅ (b) germs
Question 9 – ✅ (b) clean water is ensured
Question 10 – ✅ (b) clean water
Question 11 – ✅ (b) It presents facts and true information
Question 12 – ✅ (b) fiction
Question 13 – ✅ (b) what the passage is mostly about
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Real events
Question 15 – ✅ (b) a science textbook
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Please close the door.
Question 17 – ✅ (b) the action of buying
Question 18 – ✅ (b) rises
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Is she here?
Question 20 – ✅ (b) polite
Question 21 – ✅ (b) convey specific meaning
Question 22 – ✅ (b) did
Question 23 – ✅ (b) I finished my homework.
Question 24 – ✅ (b) the color of the car
Question 25 – ✅ (b) gentle fall
Question 26 – ✅ (b) little
Question 27 – ✅ (b) She sings beautifully.
Question 28 – ✅ (a) apple, banana, cat, dog
Question 29 – ✅ (b) quickly
Question 30 – ✅ (a) John said that he was going to school.
Question 31 – ✅ (b) happily
Question 32 – ✅ (b) The students are taught by the teacher.
Question 33 – ✅ (b) He read the book.
Question 34 – ✅ (b) The girl ate the cake.
Question 35 – ✅ (b) softly
Question 36 – ✅ (a) She said, “I will come tomorrow.”
Question 37 – ✅ (b) tall
Question 38 – ✅ (b) He ran fast.
Question 39 – ✅ (a) A delicious cake was baked by my mother.
Question 40 – ✅ (c) slowly
Question 41 – ✅ (c) xylophone
Question 42 – ✅ (b) how he finished
Question 43 – ✅ (b) He said, “I am fine.”
Question 44 – ✅ (b) to emphasize the action or receiver
Question 45 – ✅ (c) tall
Question 46 – ✅ (a) bag, bat, box
Question 47 – ✅ (b) The house was built by them.
Question 48 – ✅ (b) Sender’s address
Question 49 – ✅ (b) a formal letter
Question 50 – ✅ (b) formal letter