English Language Examination Questions and Answers for SS1

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Sample English Language Exam Questions and Answers

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SECTION A

Write an essay on the topic, My First Day in Secondary School.

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How I celebrated my Last Birthday (2marks).

A new principal was recently posted to your school. Write a letter to the principal pointing out some area/aspects of school administration you feel will pose a challenge and suggest to him how you believe these problems can be tackled.

SECTION B (COMPREHENSION)

Man has been defined as a rational animal. That is to say, reason is his essence, while biologically he is classified as an animal. While some, including humanists, may question whether or not there are other rational being outside of man, it cannot be doubted that man is the only animal which is gifted with the faculty of reason.

It is not clear on the materialist account how man came to attain reason, in as much as there is a vast world difference between the most primitive human child and the sophisticated, well-bred, city-dwelling ape. The latter may be seen to carryout some very simple operations indicating the use of reason such as, using a stick to beat down a bunch of bananas suspended in its cage. But the former would far outstrip it when it comes to using his reason to solve problems or respond to novel situations. Animal behaviourist have been eager to play up the so called ability of animals, particularly among the monkeys and higher apes, to communicate among themselves. It is however, doubtful if the simple animal communication that has been studied can come near to the complex and intricate system of communication that man possesses naturally.

QUESTIONS

Why, according to the passage, is man different from other animals?
What kind of grammatical structure is______ “that has been studied”.
What is its function in the sentence?
According to the passage, why is the most well-bred ape not as intelligent as the most primitive human child.
In your opinion, why does the writer refer to the ability of animals to communicate as_____ so called? (10 marks)

SECTION C

1a. What is a compound-complex sentence? b. Give two examples.

2a. Mention two features of registers b. Mention five words associated with law.

Mention five registers of journalism and communication.

SECTION D

Select the correct answer from the alternatives given in each sentence.

One can no longer take for granted what__ enjoyed in the University (a) you (b) he (c) they (d) one.
Atim and Dan met on the ship and greeted_____________ (a) one another (b) themselves (c) each other (d) theirselves.
Evidence before the court_ that you are guilty Mr. Jones (a) proves (b) prove (c) proofed.
I want everybody to eat____ food (a) their (b) his (c) her (d) his/her.
____ do you think will carry your cross? (a) whom (b) who (c) which (d) that.

From questions 6-12, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The players were delirious but the coach was impassive (a) enthusiastic (b) emotionless (c) angry (d) observant.
Biola was always indiscreet in her actions (a) circumspect (b) careless (c) creative (d) arrogant.
The man worked unstintingly to help the homeless (a) willingly (b) unwillingly (c) diligently (d) desperately.
We almost came unstuck when we played the match without our top striker (a) achieved success (b) failed (c) faltered (d) lost confidence.
Adoka is a chatty fellow (a) an unsociable (b) a selfish (c) a generous (d) a stupid.
The manager described him as an unindustrious worker (a) a courageous (b) a diligent (c) a careful (d) an intelligent.
The judge who passed the sentence was disinterested in the case (a) partial (b) wicked (c) interested (d) fair.
The man was one of those peripatetic religious teachers we often reach about (a) proud (b) wise (c) itinerant (d) spiritual.
He has been described as a lacenic person (a) taciturn (b) unsociable (c) loquacious (d) unassuming.
“Orinya was stabbed in the back, idiomatically speaking” said Abu (a) wounded (b) disillusioned (c) dismayed (d) betrayed.
Ojo was considered a vindictive person (a) an impatient (b) a considerate (c) an unforgiving (d) a kind.
I didn’t realize that my comments were prejudicial to our cause (a) favourable (b) inimical (c) appalling (d) necessary.
Elelu was described as a very studious boy (a) bookish (b) industrious (c) stubborn (d) quiet.
“When will that mulish girl stop coming here?” He asked (a) stupid (b)recalcitrant (c) ugly (d) arrogant.