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PART A
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
SECTION A
Choose from the options A to D, the one which most suitably complete each sentence.
1.
Our dog ...... barking since the stranger entered the house.
has been
is
was
would be
2.
Enrolment has increased ...... the new classroom was built.
since
until
when
while
3.
To ...... did you deliver the message?
who
whoever
whom
whomever
4.
Put the books on the shelf, ......?
do you
have you
will you
may you
5.
Amina prepared a delicious meal for her ......
sisters-in-law
sister's-in-law
sisters-in-laws
sisters'-in-law
6.
We always ...... the lights before going to bed.
off
put off
put out
out
7.
We saw ...... people in the room.
a little
much
plenty
many
8.
The laptop is ...... than the other two.
expensive more rather
expensive rather more
more expensive rather
rather more expensive
9.
The gardener was ..... old to work.
even
so
too
very
10.
The coach advised the two players to cooperate with ......
each other
each one
ourselves
themselves
11.
If it rained, the farmer ...... his seeds.
will have sowed
will sow
would have sowed
would sow
12.
Although there were ten beautiful bags in the shop, Sandra liked ...... of them.
both
each
neither
none
13.
Selfish people always consider ...... first.
herself
myself
ourselves
themselves
From the options A to D the correct reported speech for the sentence in Question 14 below is:
14.
Amarh asked Tettey, "did you see the new student yesterday?"
Amarh asked Tettey ......
did he see the new student the previous day
whether he saw the new student yesterday
if he had seen the new student the previous day
if he had seen the new student yesterday
From the options A to D, the correct passive form of the sentence in Question 15 below is:
15.
Had they completed the project before the deadline?
...... the project been completed by them before the deadline?
Were
Has
Had
Was
Choose from the options A to D, the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence
16.
His dubious attitude has made him lose all his good friends.
deceitful
disrespectful
untrue
unforgiving
17.
The boy's account of the incident was elaborate.
clear.
detailed.
interesting.
realistic.
18.
Nobody paid any attention to the workers' demands.
agitations.
complaints.
objections.
requests.
19.
It was forecast that there would be thunderstorm in the evening.
broadcast
calculated
observed
predicted
20.
Paul purposely left the door open.
carelessly
hurriedly
intentionally
occasionally
SECTION C
In each of the following sentences, a group of words has been underlined. Choose from the options A to D, the one that best explains the underlined group of words.
21.
On seeing the angry mob approaching the school, our school prefect told us to take to our heels. This means that the prefect told us to ......
hurry up
join them
run away
walk gracefully
22.
The two boys have often been at loggerheads with each other. This means that they ......
are usually seen walking together
have often exchanged ideas
have often had strong disagreements
usually have the same views on issues
23.
I learnt to paddle my own canoe. This means that I ......
am independent and need no help from others
do not interfere in other people's matters
have no help in my fishing business
work hard to feed myself and my family
24.
She tried to throw dust in our eyes. This means that she tried to ......
cheat us
deceive us
fight us
make us blind
25.
Aminu is full of himself. This means that Aminu is ......
arrogant
dangerous
greedy
quarrelsome
SECTION D
Choose from the options A to D, the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word to fill the gap in each sentence
26.
He loves taking hasty decisions so he never makes ...... moves.
calculated
smart
delayed
final
27.
Though we expected ......, the judge handled the case with partiality.
fairness
happiness
patience
seriousness
28.
The policeman was reported to have concealed the evidence, but ...... it to the Jury.
disclosed
gathered
found
planted
29.
The minister publicly rebukes his assistant and always ...... his secretary.
advises
commends
embraces
harasses
30.
Those children think their uncle is miserly yet he is ...... to strangers.
friendly
generous
strict
wicked
SECTION E
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage are four options lettered A to D. For each numbered gap, choose from the options provided, the word that is most suitable.
Akuba was trained as an accountant. After graduation, she went out to ---31--- employment. She visited several firms but was ---32--- in securing a job. Afiba, her friend, finally advised her to read the newspapers for ---33--- of vacant positions. Fortunately, a reputable company was looking for a ---34--- accountant who was ---35--- in financial reporting. Akuba immediately submitted her application, attended an interview and within a week, she received an appointment letter. Her patience and perseverance had finally paid off.
31.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
seek
request
search
look
32.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
unlucky
disappointed
unfortunate
unsuccessful
33.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
advertisements
announcements
information
notices
34.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
professional
certified
skilled
responsible
35.
Choose from the options A to D, the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
proficient
specialized
knowledgeable
competent
PART B
ORAL LANGUAGE
[UNIT I]
Choose from the options A to D, the one which has the same initial consonant sound as the word underlined in the sentences below.
36.
She received a beautiful psalm.
shall
palm
sand
page
37.
The car sped around the curve.
chain
cell
ciao
colonel
38.
We won the game easily.
giant
general
gentle
goat
[UNIT II]
Choose from the options A to D, the one which has the same vowel sound as the word underlined in the sentences below.
39.
The city grew quieter with each passing hour.
bowl
your
tour
owl
40.
The queue moved slowly, yet no one seemed to mind.
fee
cool
quest
few
PAPER 2
1 hour
This paper consists of three parts: A, B and C.
Answer three questions in all; one question from Part A and all the questions in Part B and Part C.
Answer all questions in your answer booklet.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material
PART A
WRITING
[30 marks]
Answer one question only from this part.
Your composition should be about 250 words long.
A new curriculum has been introduced for Junior High Schools, but your school offers only a limited number of subjects. Write a letter to your headteacher suggesting two new subjects that should be taught in your school. Give two reasons for your choices.
The government has announced the addition of new public holidays. Write an article to be published in a national newspaper on two effects of public holidays on teaching and learning.
You once doubted your abilities, but an experience changed your mindset completely. Write your story, ending with the statement, "I will never compare myself with anyone again."
PART B
READING
[20 marks]
Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions which follow.
I was twelve years when I came across the words "loyalty" and "decorum". I asked my father to explain them to me. His explanation impressed me so I resolved to make them my hallmarks. I tried to be as good as my words. Anytime I was rude or showed disloyalty to someone, I promptly regretted it. Soon, loyalty and decorum became characteristic of me.
Having completed Junior High School, my uncle, Gidi, approached my father and requested that I lived with him temporarily as his children were in America in search of greener pastures. With Daddy's consent, I went and stayed with him. However, he refused to let me return to my parents after Senior High School. Why? Daddy impressed on me the value of hardwork so I lived up to expectation.
Uncle decided to visit his children for the best part of a year and left his mansion and other properties under the stewardship of Lugu, his security man and me due to the trust he reposed in us. This notwithstanding, Lugu suggested we connive with some miscreants to burgle Uncle Gidi's house and share the proceeds with them. Though he persistently attempted to persuade me, I never bought into that idea. Eventually, he fled the mansion sensing I might expose him as a traitor.
Uncle returned and heard about Lugu's plan which I did not succumb to and promised to reward me substantially. However, this never materialized until the unexpected happened. His children returned and told me that when Uncle Gidi was about to go to eternity, he instructed them to reward me with a three-bedroom house and a car. All I said was "oh! loyalty."
(a)
What is the difference between the narrator and Lugu, according to the passage?
(b)
Why didn't the narrator's uncle let him or her go back to his or her parents' house after Senior High School?
(c)
Why didn't the narrator agree to Lugu's suggestion?
(d)
"Until the unexpected happened"
What do you think happened?
(e)
Explain in your own words the following expressions as used in the passage:
(i)
Be as good as my words;
(ii)
in search of greener pastures;
(iii)
the best part of a year.
(f)
For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the passage:
(i)
prompty;
(ii)
stewardship;
(iii)
burgle;
(iv)
substantially.
(g)
In two sentences of not more than ten words each,
(i)
summarize a lesson the narrator learnt based on the last paragraph;
(ii)
give a suitable title to the passage.
PART C
LITERATURE
[10 marks]
Answer all the questions in this part.
SACKEY J.A. and DARMANI L. (COMP.): The Cockcrow
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(a), 5(b) and 5(c).
AMA ATAA AIDOO: The Dilemma of a Ghost
Nana:Yes, I am sitting here. So you thought I was dead?
No, I am not. Go home, good nighbours and
save your tears for my funeral. It cannot be long now ...
(a)
Who are the good neighbours?
(b)
It cannot be long now
Why does Nana think she will die soon?
(c)
Nana is in a/an ...... mood.
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(d) and 5(e).
KOBENA EYI ACQUAH: A Wreath of Tears
Your funeral
was so quiet, and small-
almost too small, it is said
for a man your stature
You must
Have preferred it that way
(d)
This poem is an example of a/an ......
(e)
You must
Have preferred it that way
The above lines show that the dead person was ......
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(f) and 5(g).
EVELYN TOOLEY HUNT: Mama is a Sunrise
When she come slip-footing through the door,
she kindles us
like lump coal lighted
and we wake up glowing.
She puts a spark even in Papa's eyes
and turns out all our darkness.
(f)
The literary device in turns out all our darkness is ......
(g)
Mama is a Sunrise is an example of which literary device?
Read the following extract carefully and answer Questions 5(h), 5(i) and 5(j).
ERNEST HEMMINGWAY: A Day's Wait
I thought perhaps he was a little light-headed
and after giving him the prescribed capsules
at eleven o'clock, I went out for a while.
(h)
One thing that made Schatz's father think the boy was a little light-headed is ......
(i)
What exactly did the writer do when he "went out for a while"?
(j)
How did Schatz feel at the end of the story?
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