SS1 Third Term English Examination Questions

                      THIRD TERM EXAMININATION  2023/2024 SESSION

CLASS: GRADE 10                SUBJECT: ENGLISH 1  TIME : 2HR

INSTRUCTION: Answer all the questions in sections 1 to 4; and any six (6) questions in the Theory sections

SECTION 1: ESSAY

In the following sentences, there is one word or group of words underlined, and one gap. From the list or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

1. A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but _______ statements.    A. candid    B. appealing     C. polite     D. complimentary.
2. The audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was _______ .  A. booed     B. rejected    C. abused      D. scorned
3. The commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies; he needed ______ men.   A. skilled    B. practical    C. learned     D. seasoned
4. John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son’s account was ______.   A. probable     B. compelling    C. factual     D. necessary
5. It would have been my pleasure to accept your invitation but I have to ______it because of a previous engagement.   A. jettison    B. defer     C. suspend     D. decline
6. Judgement should always be in favour of the innocent and not the _______.  A. guilty    B. accused     C. weak     D. elderly
7. Layi is quite reliable but his sister is ______. A. unswerving    B. untrustworthy    C. deceptive    D. pretentious
8. Tom’s humility contrasts with his brother’s ________ . A. haughtiness     B. stubbornness    C. gentleness    D. quietness
9. All the wealth amassed by a greedy father is often ______ by undisciplined children.   A. destroyed   B. scattered    C. squandered    D. ruined
10. Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it ______.   A. refreshing     medicinal     C. pleasant     D. bitter

SECTION 2

In the following sentences, there is one word or group of words underlined, and one gap. From the list or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

11. Amina is fond of making derogatory remarks about her brother.
12. inconsiderate     B. discreet    C. unnecessary     D. belittling
13. His jail terms are to run concurrently.
14. consistently     B. alternately    C. simultaneously    D. consecutively
15. Here’s a man who comes from a backgroundof entertainment.
16. an experience    B. a place    C. a culture    D. a mood
17. She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.
18. content    B. comforted    C. happy    D. thankful
19. The whole place was in turmoil when we got there.
20. confusion    B. disturbance    C. mourning    D. agitation
21. Charles’ concern for Anna is affected.
22. insincere    B. incorrect     C. weak     D. unfair
23. Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
24. remedy     B. measure    C. discouragement    D. prevention
25. The new bank is fast becoming
26. inactive   B. ineffective    C. bankrupt      D. lax
27. He did all he could to defend his master.
28. fortify    B. secure   C. protect    D. cover
29. I hope the principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.
30. cordial    polite     C. merciful     D. gentle

Read Also: SSE English Lesson Note- second term

SECTION 3

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

21. lynch flee B. dye C. you D. lick
22. said paid B. maid C. many D. ham
23. dance dunce B. aunt C. friend D. mace
24. core pole B. cot C. loud D. saw
25. nook A. noon B. poor C. good D. food

SECTION 4

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same Consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

26. order A. another B. made C. wedge D. flunked
27. joy A. ahoy B. huge C. you D. bagged
28. chunk A. choir B. chemise C. matches D. show
29. reverse A. aisle B. debris C. cast D boys
30. supper A. psychic B. elephant C. trip D. psalm

THEORY

SECTION 5

1. In a tabular form, write out the correct spellings of the following words: Write the correct spelling of the following words:
2. Arguement
3. Noticable
4. Knowledgble
5. Wholely
6. Felicitious
7. Elusidate
8. Kamaradere
9. Priviledge
10. Neccesary
11. Identify the adverb type in the following sentence:
12. She sings beautifull
13. I am sitting behind you.

• I packed an umbrella in case it rains.

1. He ran fast so that he could catch the train
2. They often go hiking
3. Complete the table below with the correct pronouns:

SECTION 2

4. What arepunctuation marks?
5. List fivepunctuation marks and explain any three with copious examples.
6. Discuss the semantic implications of modal auxiliary verbs;
7. Use the auxiliaries:
8. ‘will’ and ‘would’
9. ‘shall’ and ‘should’

• ‘may’ and ‘might’

1. ‘can’ and ‘could’
2. ‘used to’ ‘dare’ and ‘need’ in sentences

SECTION 3:

7. Use the following affixes to form nouns: phaty, ancy, graphy, tis, archy, ology.
8. Form three consonant clusters each with the following sounds;
9. /fts/
10. /mps/
11. /skr/
12. /pl/
13. / θr/
14. Identify the noun phrases in the following sentences and state their functions.
    1. I hope to win the first prize.
    2. I tried to solve the puzzle.
    3. Did you enjoy reading this book?
    4. The boy wants to go home.
    5. Horses prefer living in dark stables.
    6. The accused refused to answer the question.
    7. The boy denied stealing the money.
    8. To write such rubbish is disgraceful.