FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
CLASS : JSS 3
SUBJECT : ENGLISH STUDIES
DURATION : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: Answer all questions correctly .
Part 1: Essay Writing
Answer one question from this part. Your write up should not be less than 200 words. You are free to use the hints below:
1. Write a composition on the topic : Your favourite vacation with your family.
2. You will bo going on holiday soon. Write a letter to a friend inviting him / her to spend the holiday with you .
3. Write an essay that ends with “A stitch in time saves nine”.
Part 2 : Multiple Choice Questions
Section A: Comprehension
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options lettered a – d.
The founding of the old Oyo Kingdom is ascribed by tradition of Oranmiyan, the youngest of all the grandchildren of Odùduwà and the alleged progenitor of the Bini dynasty. The rise and growth of the Old Oyo into an empire of great political and economic significance was due to conditions rooted in Old Oyo’s internal circumstancefs rather than to any European influences.
One of the factors which accounted for the growth of Old Oyo was its geographical location. The land on which the empire was located was fertile for extensive Agriculture. Additionally, its strategic location on the savanna belt made it especially suitable for commercial enterprise. Thus, products of the forest states were received in Oyo and from there transported to the relatively drier savanna areas. In the same way, savanna products like salt, leather goods and glassware were received in Oyo markets and exchanged or sold by Oyo traders to traders of the coastal states. Therefore , the role of Oyo was basically to serve as the commercial park in the north -south trade.
1. One of the factors which accounted for the growth of Old Oyo was _____. (a) Commercial enterprise (b) Internal circumstances (c) geographical location (d) European Influences
2. An alternative title for this passage is _______ (a) The geographical location of Old Oyo (b) The founding of Old Oyo (c) The economic and geographical importance of Old Oyo (d) Export-import trade in Old Oyo
3. Which word in the second paragraph means the same as development? (a) fertile (b) growth (c) extensive (d) strategic
4. Which of the following is establishment of Old Oyo credited? (a) Odùduwà (b) Oranmiyan (c) Bini Dynasty (d) Progenitor
5. According to the message, the political and economic importance of Old Oyo was due to which one of the following (a) European influence (b) Oranmiyan (c) Internal forces (d) Geographical location
Section B: Vocabulary Development
Complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate of the options lettered a – d. (Nos. 6 – 25)
6. Musa did not sweep the class because he is allergic _______ dust. (a) with (b) by (c) from (d) to
7. Our community witnessed rainstorm during the weekend. This did a lot of _______________. (a) damaged (b) damaging (c) damages (d) damage
8. Travelling to Italy, the lady was not allowed to carry ________. (a) many luggage (b) much luggage (c) few luggage (d) more luggage
9. The tsunamis that cut across the globe led to the _________ of many cities. (a) devastation (b) demarcation (c) demolish (d) disbandment
10. Mrs. Chima is _________. She is a good cook, an hairdresser and a seamstress. (a) skilled (b) clever (c) pushful (d) versatile
11. The Akwa- Ibom sport’s team could have performed better if they were provided with ______ for sports. (a) gadgets (b) accessories (c) tools (d) equipments
12. The kidnappers asked for __________ failure to which the boy will be killed. (a) deposit (b) charges (c) Ransome (d) money
13. The villagers expected some form of ________ after the Government’s acquisition of their land. (a) compensation (b) reward (c) gain (d) gratification
14. Dayo’s third term’s result is an improvement ________ his second term’s work. (a) for (b) on (c) with (d) by
15. While the teacher was teaching, Yahaya came into the class ________ the back door. (a) along (b) within (c) across (d) through
16. It is high time you _________ deceiving the masses. (a) should stop (b) stopped (c) must stop (d) stop
17. Our friend boasted that he was not afraid of anybody, _________? (a) didn’t he (b) wasn’t he (c) did he (d) doesn’t he
18. The Government has a special programme for _________ . (a) the needies (b) the needy (c) the needys (d) needies
19. At the end of the meeting, the chairman called for _________________ of the meeting. (a) dismissal (b) postponement (c) adjournment (d) dissolvement
20. We were very surprised that Akpan turned ________ the job. (a) away (b) in (c) on (d) down
21. During the Civil War, the Biafra Army ran short of (a) arms and ammunition (b) arms and ammunitions (c) arm and ammunitions (d) arm and ammunition
22. Nowadays Air traveller’s are not sure of their __________. (a) luggage (b) luggages (c) luggaging (d) properties
23. To be up to date schools need ________ in their classrooms. (a) furnitures (b) furniture (c) some furniture (d) many furnitures
24. The party members promised to make _________. (a) amends (b) amendments (c) amend (d) amends
25. Students who did well in their examinations _______ hand with the principal. (a) shake (b) shaked (c) shook (d) shakes
Section C: Grammatical Accuracy
Choose from the words given in brackets, the one which is nearest in meaning to the word in italic in each of the following sentences.
26. From the action one can infer that she does not like the idea. (a) deduct (b) deduce (c) agree (d) realize
27. Money plays a vital role in any political campaign. (a) crucial (b) dominant (c) necessary (d) lively
28. English Literature students are supposed to buy the set books. (a) decided (b) prescribed (c) published (d) recommended
29. There is no doubt that Soyinka, is one of the eminent writers. (a) distinguished (b) special (c) responsible (d) liberal
30. The murderer was sentenced on a two- count charge that are to run concurrently. (a) consecutively (b) differently (c) freely (d) simultaneously
31. The musician has become a very popular person in town. (a) familiar (b) great (c) successful (d) well liked
32. The accident left him with two legs amputated. (a) battered (b) disfigured (c) cut off (d) cut in
33. I prefer this school to my former school because of proximity. (a) nearness (b) distance (c) centrality (d) accessibility
34. Acting nowadays has become a thriving, business. (a) legalized (b) respectable (c) succeeding (d) flourishing
35. Mrs. Okeke appreciated her secretary’s effort, though she is yet to complete the work. (a) rewards (b) values (c) knows (d) promises
Choose from the alternatives lettered a – d , the one which is opposite in meaning to the word in italics.
36. Many species of animals have gone into extinction which some are still in _____________. (a) oblivion (b) antiquity (c) exclusion (d) existence
37. Few people prefer the rural to the __________ areas. (a) central (b) modern (c) urban (d) pastoral
38. The company ratified the controversial and commendation which we thought would be ______. (a) refuted (b)authenticated (c) rejected (d) corroborated
39. Akin is quite refined in his manners but his colleague is rather _________. ( a) unskilled (b) crude (c) arrogant (d) cultured
40. The last goal lifted the team from the agony of defeat to the ________ of victory. (a) ecstasy (b) hope (c) ceremony (d) celebration
41. Instead of helping to preserve our culture they engage in activities that _________ it. (a) alter (b) conserve (c) denounce (d) destroy
42. The importation of rice is permitted while that of wheat is _________. (a) suspended (b) licensed (c) prohibited (d) inhibited
43. The affluence of rice is permitted while that of wheat is _________. (a) suspended licensed prohibited (d) inhibited
44. We should regard donations as _______ and not compulsory. (a) necessary (b) voluntary (c) obligation (d) mandatory
45. Pride is less desirable than ____________. (a) arrogance (b) humility (c) honesty (d) tenderness
Section D: Spoken English
Choose from the options lettered a – d, the one that contains the given phonetic symbol. (Nos. 46 – 60)
46. / p / (a) hiccough (b) psychology (c) psalm (d) abuse
47. / k / (a) chariot (b) mosquito (c) knit (d) choice
48. / b / (a) tomb (b) emblem (c) dumb (d) limb
49. / g / (a) spaghetti (b) gnats (c) rough (d) tough
50. / t / (a) castle (b) Thomas (c) froth (d) broth
51. / (-) / (a) bathe (b) boat (c) health (d) dear
52. /3/ (a) vision (b) ask (c) match (d) causal
53. / ai / (a) bail (b) how (c) love (d) sign
54. / ei / (a) fair (b) file (c) rain (d) pen
55. /d3/ (a) batch (b) drag (c) leisure (d) wage
56. / ^ / (a) burn (b) cot (c) cup (d) know
57. / 3: / (a) burn (b) cot (c) doubt (d) know
58. /ts / (a) ask (b) casual (c) hash (d) match
59. / j / (a) joke (b) yam (c) book (d) rush
60. / >i / (a) corner (b) recoil (c) holy (d) solo