Examination on English Language Studies
Class: JSS 2
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: READING COMPREHENSION

The serene community of Ayetoro buzzed with unusual activity last Saturday as residents gathered for their monthly clean-up exercise. From dawn, both young and old, men and women, emerged from their homes, armed with brooms, rakes, and shovels. The community leader, Mr. Ade, addressed the enthusiastic crowd, stressing the importance of communal hygiene in preventing diseases like malaria and cholera, which often thrive in unsanitary environments. Teams were formed, each assigned specific areas: some cleared blocked drainage systems, others swept the dusty streets, while a third group focused on collecting heaps of refuse into designated bins. Children, eager to contribute, diligently picked up plastic bottles and discarded polythene bags, their laughter echoing through the morning air. Mrs. Eze, a benevolent elder, generously provided chilled sachet water and snacks, ensuring the volunteers remained energized and hydrated throughout the strenuous activity. By midday, the transformation was remarkable. Ayetoro, once showing signs of neglect, now sparkled with renewed cleanliness, reflecting the collective effort and pride of its inhabitants. The main reason for the ongoing exercise is to foster a sense of shared responsibility and environmental consciousness among the residents, ensuring a healthier and more beautiful living space for all.

Answer questions 1–10 based on the passage.

1. What was the main event that took place in Ayetoro community last Saturday? (a) A wedding ceremony (b) A clean-up exercise (c) A football match (d) A market day
2. Which activity is NOT mentioned as part of the clean-up exercise? (a) Clearing drainage systems (b) Sweeping dusty streets (c) Planting new trees (d) Collecting heaps of refuse
3. The main reason for the ongoing exercise is ________. (a) to attract tourists (b) to increase community wealth (c) to foster shared responsibility and environmental consciousness (d) to prepare for a festival
4. Who addressed the crowd and emphasized the importance of hygiene? (a) Mrs. Eze (b) The children (c) Mr. Ade (d) The volunteers
5. The word “benevolent” in the passage suggests that Mrs. Eze was ________. (a) strict (b) generous (c) quiet (d) busy
6. How did the children contribute to the clean-up exercise? (a) They supervised the adults (b) They provided refreshments (c) They picked up plastic bottles and polythene bags (d) They swept the streets
7. By what time of day was the community’s transformation noticeable? (a) Evening (b) Morning (c) Midnight (d) Midday
8. The phrase “buzzed with unusual activity” implies that the community was usually ________. (a) very noisy (b) extremely busy (c) quite calm (d) always active
9. The successful clean-up exercise demonstrated the community’s ________. (a) financial strength (b) lack of leadership (c) unity and collective effort (d) dependence on external help
10. The diseases mentioned that thrive in unsanitary environments are ________. (a) flu and common cold (b) malaria and cholera (c) measles and mumps (d) cough and fever

LISTENING AND SPEAKING
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11. The word ‘choir’ has the same diphthong sound as ________. (a) boy (b) fear (c) fire (d) chair
12. Which of these words does not have the /ei/ sound? (a) day (b) say (c) play (d) said
13. Identify the word with the primary stress on the first syllable: (a) be-GIN (b) RE-cord (noun) (c) de-CIDE (d) un-DER-stand
14. Choose the word that rhymes with ‘through’: (a) rough (b) cow (c) blue (d) cough
15. In the sentence, “He will RE-cord the song,” the stressed syllable is ________. (a) He (b) will (c) RE (d) cord
16. The word ‘enjoy’ contains the diphthong ________. (a) /aɪ/ (b) /ɔɪ/ (c) /eɪ/ (d) /ɪə/
17. Which of the following words has a silent ‘b’? (a) number (b) lamb (c) rubber (d) climb
18. An example of a word with the ‘sh’ sound /ʃ/ is ________. (a) pleasure (b) measure (c) sugar (d) vision
19. The correct pronunciation of the word ‘debt’ has a silent ________. (a) d (b) e (c) b (d) t
20. In the sentence “Would you like to go?”, the intonation usually ________ at the end. (a) rises (b) falls (c) stays flat (d) is not present

GRAMMATICAL ACCURACY
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21. An example of a correlative conjunction is ________. (a) but (b) and (c) neither…nor (d) or
22. The correct form of the verb in “The book ________ by the student” is ________. (a) was read (b) read (c) reads (d) will read
23. Fill in the blank: “She passed the exam ________ she studied hard.” (a) unless (b) although (c) because (d) but
24. Choose the correct preposition: “The meeting is scheduled ________ 9 a.m. ________ Tuesday.” (a) at, on (b) on, at (c) in, on (d) to, at
25. The sentence “The boy kicked the ball” is in the active voice. Its passive form is: (a) The ball was kicked by the boy. (b) The ball kicked the boy. (c) The boy was kicked by the ball. (d) The ball is kicked by the boy.
26. Which of the following sentences uses an adverbial of manner? (a) They met yesterday. (b) She sings beautifully. (c) He lives in Lagos. (d) We went to the market.
27. Complete the sentence meaningfully: “My brother is ________ than I am.” (a) taller (b) tall (c) tallest (d) more tall
28. The future tense of “He eats” using ‘will’ is ________. (a) He ate (b) He will eat (c) He is eating (d) He has eaten
29. The plural form of ‘child’ is ________. (a) childs (b) childrens (c) children (d) childes
30. Identify the possessive form in “The students’ books are on the table.” (a) students (b) books (c) on (d) table
31. Which of the following sentences correctly uses both ‘either’ and ‘or’? (a) Either John or Mary will come. (b) John either Mary will come. (c) Either John and Mary will come. (d) John or Mary either will come.
32. The correct form of the sentence “The windows broke by the children” is ________. (a) The windows broke the children. (b) The windows were broken by the children. (c) The children broke the windows. (d) The windows breaking by the children.
33. Choose the appropriate adverbial to complete the sentence: “He drives ________.” (a) slow (b) careful (c) carefully (d) quick
34. All of these are comparative adjectives except ________. (a) bigger (b) happier (c) most beautiful (d) colder
35. Fill in the blank: “I ________ be there by 5 p.m. tomorrow.” (a) will (b) would (c) can (d) should
36. The feminine gender of ‘nephew’ is ________. (a) niece (b) sister (c) aunt (d) daughter
37. The correct sentence is: “She is good ________ English.” (a) on (b) in (c) at (d) for
38. Which of the following is an example of a noun in its plural form? (a) mouse (b) woman (c) teeth (d) foot
39. The correct form of the possessive for “the car belonging to James” is ________. (a) James’s car (b) James car (c) Jame’s car (d) James’s’ car
40. Change to active voice: “The letter was written by him.” (a) He wrote the letter. (b) He was writing the letter. (c) The letter wrote him. (d) He had written the letter.

WRITING
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41. All of these are parts of an essay except ________. (a) introduction (b) body (c) conclusion (d) appendix
42. When writing a formal letter, the tone should generally be ________. (a) casual and friendly (b) emotional and personal (c) respectful and objective (d) humorous and light-hearted
43. Which of the following is the correct order of sentences to form a logical paragraph?
I. He then packed his bag.
II. John woke up early.
III. He brushed his teeth and took a bath.
IV. Finally, he left for school.
(a) I, II, III, IV (b) II, III, I, IV (c) III, I, II, IV (d) IV, II, I, III
44. The main purpose of an outline before writing an essay is to ________. (a) make the essay longer (b) organize thoughts and ideas (c) impress the reader (d) avoid writing
45. In a narrative composition, the sequence of events is usually presented in ________ order. (a) alphabetical (b) random (c) chronological (d) reverse

LITERATURE
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46. Which of these is not a common characteristic of myths and legends? (a) They explain natural phenomena. (b) They feature gods, goddesses, or heroes. (c) They are always factually proven. (d) They teach moral lessons.
47. The ________ is called the central idea or message of a literary work. (a) plot (b) setting (c) theme (d) character
48. A story that aims to entertain through humorous situations and a happy ending is typically a ________. (a) tragedy (b) comedy (c) epic (d) myth
49. The main reason for analyzing the language of a poem is to ________. (a) count the words (b) understand its structure and meaning (c) memorize it easily (d) identify the author’s age
50. All of these are elements of characterization except ________. (a) appearance (b) dialogue (c) actions (d) bibliography

SECTION B: WRITING

Instruction: Answer ONE question only.

1. Write a narrative essay about “A Day I Will Never Forget.”
2. Imagine you are seeking a part-time job as a sales assistant. Write an application letter to the Manager of “The Best Supermarket” in your town.
3. Write a letter to your friend describing your experiences during the last holiday.

OBJECTIVE MARKING SCHEME

Question 1 – ✅ (b) A clean-up exercise
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Planting new trees
Question 3 – ✅ (c) to foster shared responsibility and environmental consciousness
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Mr. Ade
Question 5 – ✅ (b) generous
Question 6 – ✅ (c) They picked up plastic bottles and polythene bags
Question 7 – ✅ (d) Midday
Question 8 – ✅ (c) quite calm
Question 9 – ✅ (c) unity and collective effort
Question 10 – ✅ (b) malaria and cholera
Question 11 – ✅ (c) fire
Question 12 – ✅ (d) said
Question 13 – ✅ (b) RE-cord (noun)
Question 14 – ✅ (c) blue
Question 15 – ✅ (d) cord
Question 16 – ✅ (b) /ɔɪ/
Question 17 – ✅ (b) lamb
Question 18 – ✅ (c) sugar
Question 19 – ✅ (c) b
Question 20 – ✅ (a) rises
Question 21 – ✅ (c) neither…nor
Question 22 – ✅ (a) was read
Question 23 – ✅ (c) because
Question 24 – ✅ (a) at, on
Question 25 – ✅ (a) The ball was kicked by the boy.
Question 26 – ✅ (b) She sings beautifully.
Question 27 – ✅ (a) taller
Question 28 – ✅ (b) He will eat
Question 29 – ✅ (c) children
Question 30 – ✅ (a) students’
Question 31 – ✅ (a) Either John or Mary will come.
Question 32 – ✅ (b) The windows were broken by the children.
Question 33 – ✅ (c) carefully
Question 34 – ✅ (c) most beautiful
Question 35 – ✅ (a) will
Question 36 – ✅ (a) niece
Question 37 – ✅ (c) at
Question 38 – ✅ (c) teeth
Question 39 – ✅ (a) James’s car
Question 40 – ✅ (a) He wrote the letter.
Question 41 – ✅ (d) appendix
Question 42 – ✅ (c) respectful and objective
Question 43 – ✅ (b) II, III, I, IV
Question 44 – ✅ (b) organize thoughts and ideas
Question 45 – ✅ (c) chronological
Question 46 – ✅ (c) They are always factually proven.
Question 47 – ✅ (c) theme
Question 48 – ✅ (b) comedy
Question 49 – ✅ (b) understand its structure and meaning
Question 50 – ✅ (d) bibliography