Second Term English Language Studies Examination for JSS 1

Examination on English Language Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: READING COMPREHENSION

The Adebayo family lived in a small, bustling town in Nigeria, known for its vibrant markets and friendly people. Mr. and Mrs. Adebayo had three wonderful children: Bola, the eldest, a diligent student always eager to learn; Tunde, a playful boy who loved football; and little Kemi, who brightened their home with her endless songs. Every evening, after dinner, the family would gather in the living room. Mr. Adebayo, a kind and wise man, would share fascinating stories from his youth, often teaching them valuable lessons about honesty, hard work, and the importance of community. Mrs. Adebayo, a warm and caring woman, would patiently help the children with their homework, ensuring they understood their assignments thoroughly. On weekends, they often visited their grandparents in the nearby village, a cherished tradition that strengthened their family bond and connected them deeply to their cultural roots. The Adebayos firmly believed that a strong family was the foundation of a happy life, where love, respect, and support were shared freely among all members, making them resilient in the face of any challenge.

Answer questions 1–10 based on the passage.

Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. The main idea of the passage is about the importance of a strong ________. (a) town (b) family (c) market (d) school
2. Which of the following describes Bola? (a) Playful (b) Diligent (c) Singing (d) Caring
3. The word “bustling” as used in the passage means ________. (a) quiet (b) slow (c) busy (d) small
4. Mr. Adebayo taught his children lessons about honesty and ________. (a) laziness (b) disrespect (c) hard work (d) football
5. All of these are children of the Adebayo family except ________. (a) Bola (b) Tunde (c) Kemi (d) Mrs. Adebayo
6. The Adebayo children visited their grandparents ________. (a) every evening (b) after dinner (c) on weekends (d) during school
7. The phrase “connected them deeply to their cultural roots” suggests the family valued their ________. (a) friends (b) neighbours (c) traditions (d) assignments
8. Which is NOT a quality of Mrs. Adebayo mentioned in the passage? (a) Warm (b) Caring (c) Patient (d) Strict
9. The Adebayos believed that facing challenges together made them ________. (a) weaker (b) stronger (c) sadder (d) luckier
10. The children gathered in the living room ________ dinner. (a) before (b) during (c) after (d) instead of

LISTENING AND SPEAKING
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11. Choose the word that has the diphthong /ei/. (a) Boy (b) Cow (c) Day (d) Tour
12. The word “player” contains the consonant cluster ________. (a) pl (b) ay (c) er (d) la
13. Which of these words has the diphthong /ou/? (a) Coin (b) Go (c) Sure (d) My
14. The word “bread” has the consonant cluster ________. (a) be (b) re (c) br (d) ad
15. Choose the word that has the diphthong /ɔi/. (a) Boat (b) Join (c) Near (d) Train
16. In the sentence “She can swim,” the word “can” is often pronounced as a weak form, sounding like ________. (a) /kæn/ (b) /kən/ (c) /ka:n/ (d) /kei:n/
17. The word “train” contains the consonant cluster ________. (a) tr (b) ai (c) ra (d) in
18. An example of a word with the diphthong /ʊə/ is ________. (a) Pure (b) Play (c) Boy (d) Home
19. Which of the following words begins with a consonant cluster? (a) Apple (b) Street (c) Elephant (d) Orange
20. The main reason for using weak forms in connected speech is for ________. (a) emphasis (b) clarity (c) rhythm (d) shouting

GRAMMATICAL ACCURACY
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21. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: She is afraid ________ dogs. (a) in (b) with (c) of (d) on
22. The word “quickly” in the sentence “He ran quickly” is an ________. (a) adjective (b) adverb (c) conjunction (d) preposition
23. Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction correctly? (a) He is tall, but he is strong. (b) He is tall, or he is strong. (c) He is tall, so he is strong. (d) He is tall, and he is strong.
24. Identify the adjective in the sentence: “The red car is fast.” (a) The (b) car (c) red (d) fast
25. All of these are prepositions except ________. (a) under (b) quickly (c) between (d) beside
26. The correct form of the verb in “She ________ (go) to school every day” is ________. (a) go (b) goes (c) going (d) went
27. Fill in the blank: “He failed the exam ________ he did not study.” (a) but (b) or (c) because (d) so
28. Identify the adverbial in the sentence: “They discussed the issue peacefully.” (a) They (b) discussed (c) issue (d) peacefully
29. Which of these words is a conjunction? (a) Beautiful (b) Slowly (c) And (d) Table
30. The word “blue” in “The blue sky is beautiful” is an ________. (a) adverb (b) verb (c) adjective (d) noun
31. Choose the correct preposition: The book is ________ the table. (a) in (b) under (c) on (d) at
32. Which sentence is in the present tense? (a) She played football yesterday. (b) He will eat rice tomorrow. (c) They are singing now. (d) We visited the market last week.
33. The main function of an adjective is to ________ a noun. (a) act (b) modify (c) connect (d) describe an action
34. “Although it was raining, they went out.” The word “Although” is a ________. (a) preposition (b) adverb (c) conjunction (d) adjective
35. The word “happily” is an example of an ________. (a) adjective (b) adverb (c) conjunction (d) preposition

WRITING
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36. An informal letter typically starts with a ________. (a) formal salutation (b) date (c) recipient’s address (d) sender’s name
37. Which of the following is NOT an element of composition? (a) Introduction (b) Body (c) Conclusion (d) Greeting
38. The main reason for composition writing is ________. (a) to draw pictures (b) to communicate ideas (c) to sing songs (d) to play games
39. When arranging ideas in logical sequence, what usually comes first? (a) Conclusion (b) Body paragraphs (c) Introduction (d) Editing
40. The stage of writing where you check for errors in grammar and punctuation is called ________. (a) brainstorming (b) drafting (c) editing (d) outlining

LITERATURE
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41. The ________ of a story refers to where and when the story takes place. (a) theme (b) plot (c) setting (d) style
42. Which of the following is a type of poetry? (a) Novel (b) Epic (c) Play (d) Biography
43. The main difference between prose and poetry is that poetry often uses ________. (a) long sentences (b) everyday language (c) rhythm and rhyme (d) detailed descriptions
44. All of these are literary features except ________. (a) style (b) theme (c) setting (d) grammar
45. The ________ is the central message or idea explored in a literary work. (a) plot (b) character (c) setting (d) theme
46. Which of these is not a type of poetry? (a) Lyric (b) Dramatic (c) Narrative (d) Biography
47. The origin of drama can be traced back to ________. (a) modern novels (b) ancient rituals and festivals (c) newspaper articles (d) scientific experiments
48. A series of events that make up a story or play is called the ________. (a) theme (b) plot (c) setting (d) style
49. The language and techniques an author uses is referred to as their ________. (a) plot (b) theme (c) style (d) setting
50. Which of the following is a feature of drama? (a) Long descriptive passages (b) Dialogue and stage directions (c) Focus on internal thoughts (d) Strict rhyme scheme

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

1. Write an essay on “Transport and Travelling in Nigeria.”
2. Write a letter to your friend describing your experience visiting a medical facility in your town.
3. Write an essay on “The Importance of Medical Facilities in Nigeria.”

OBJECTIVE MARKING SCHEME

Question 1 – ✅ (b) family
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Diligent
Question 3 – ✅ (c) busy
Question 4 – ✅ (c) hard work
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Mrs. Adebayo
Question 6 – ✅ (c) on weekends
Question 7 – ✅ (c) traditions
Question 8 – ✅ (d) Strict
Question 9 – ✅ (b) stronger
Question 10 – ✅ (c) after
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Day
Question 12 – ✅ (a) pl
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Go
Question 14 – ✅ (c) br
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Join
Question 16 – ✅ (b) /kən/
Question 17 – ✅ (a) tr
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Pure
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Street
Question 20 – ✅ (c) rhythm
Question 21 – ✅ (c) of
Question 22 – ✅ (b) adverb
Question 23 – ✅ (d) He is tall, and he is strong.
Question 24 – ✅ (c) red
Question 25 – ✅ (b) quickly
Question 26 – ✅ (b) goes
Question 27 – ✅ (c) because
Question 28 – ✅ (d) peacefully
Question 29 – ✅ (c) And
Question 30 – ✅ (c) adjective
Question 31 – ✅ (c) on
Question 32 – ✅ (c) They are singing now.
Question 33 – ✅ (b) modify
Question 34 – ✅ (c) conjunction
Question 35 – ✅ (b) adverb
Question 36 – ✅ (b) date
Question 37 – ✅ (d) Greeting
Question 38 – ✅ (b) to communicate ideas
Question 39 – ✅ (c) Introduction
Question 40 – ✅ (c) editing
Question 41 – ✅ (c) setting
Question 42 – ✅ (b) Epic
Question 43 – ✅ (c) rhythm and rhyme
Question 44 – ✅ (d) grammar
Question 45 – ✅ (d) theme
Question 46 – ✅ (d) Biography
Question 47 – ✅ (b) ancient rituals and festivals
Question 48 – ✅ (b) plot
Question 49 – ✅ (c) style
Question 50 – ✅ (b) Dialogue and stage directions