Question bank
Chapter-1 Term 1 Review Of Senior Secondary 1
Q-1
Answer the following questions using the article Top Tips For Teens At School.
a) Find three words that all mean ‘a young person at high school’, between the
ages of 13 and 19.
Q-2
Find Synonyms for these words.
d) mental
b) justification
c) claiming
a) well
Q-3
Each labelled space shows that a word is missing. In the list below the paragraph,
you are given four options. Choose the best word to complete each space.
you are given four options. Choose the best word to complete each space.
As you enter the final years of your a) __________, you need to start thinking about
the career you plan to follow after school.
Think b) ____________ your strengths. If you are creative, you could c) ____________ a
career in art or design. If you have a d) _____________ skill or talent, such as music or
sport, then think about ways to e) __________ that after school. People who are
good at mathematics are suited to careers in f) ___________ and engineering. Fields
such as n
Q-4 Use them to complete the sentences below.
a) Cell phones, laptops and tablets are all forms of electronic _________.
b) __________ should include making notes and revising.
c) The years between 13 and 19 are known as __________.
d) Do not get a reputation for __________; instead be hard-working.
e) In our environment club, we had a ________ about new clean-up campaigns we
can do.
f) We were impressed by the _________ of the teacher who can speak five languages.
g) The _________ to the textbook comes right at the front.
h) I believe in __________ and freedom of all people.
i) My grandmother has great __________ and knowledge about life.
Q-5
Add Prefixes to these words to form Antonyms. Remember, a Prefix is added to the
beginning of a word.
beginning of a word.
c) encourage
b) agrees
a) prepared
Q-6
Write answers to these questions.
a) Choose the best explanation for the title of the article. Only write down the
letter of your choice.
A The tips are at the top of the magazine.
B The article has advice about how to come top of your class.
C The article contains the best advice.
D The article contains the best advice and the repetition of the /t/ sound
makes the title catchy.
b) Is this article written at the beginning of the school year, or during the school year?
c) Write down the two pieces of advice that are given about what you should do in
the mornings.
d) Is this statement true or false? Explain your answer.
‘The article recommends doing only one hour of schoolwork after school.’
e) Explain in your own words what is meant by ‘adolescent health’.
f) What is the minimum amount of exercise that Dr Emodi recommends?
g) Quote the line that cautions against doing too much exercise.
h) Why is it necessary to ask questions in class?
i) What is repeated in the first two sentences of the last paragraph?
j) Why has the writer repeated herself ?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Write answers to these questions.
(i)
a) Choose the best explanation for the title of the article. Only write down the
letter of your choice.
A The tips are at the top of the magazine.
B The article has advice about how to come top of your class.
C The article contains the best advice.
D The article contains the best advice and the repetition of the /t/ sound
makes the title catchy.
(ii)
b) Is this article written at the beginning of the school year, or during the school year?
(iii)
c) Write down the two pieces of advice that are given about what you should do in
the mornings.
(iv)
d) Is this statement true or false? Explain your answer.
‘The article recommends doing only one hour of schoolwork after school.’
(v)
e) Explain in your own words what is meant by ‘adolescent health’.
(vi)
f) What is the minimum amount of exercise that Dr Emodi recommends?
(vii)
g) Quote the line that cautions against doing too much exercise.
(viii)
h) Why is it necessary to ask questions in class?
(ix)
i) What is repeated in the first two sentences of the last paragraph?
(x)
j) Why has the writer repeated herself ?
Q-2 Answer the following questions using the article Top Tips For Teens At School.
(i)
a) Find three words that all mean ‘a young person at high school’, between the
ages of 13 and 19.
Q-3 Find Synonyms for these words.
(i)
d) mental
(ii)
b) justification
(iii)
c) claiming
(iv)
a) well
Q-4 Add Prefixes to these words to form Antonyms. Remember, a Prefix is added to the
beginning of a word.
beginning of a word.
(i)
c) encourage
(ii)
b) agrees
(iii)
a) prepared
Q-5 Each labelled space shows that a word is missing. In the list below the paragraph,
you are given four options. Choose the best word to complete each space.
you are given four options. Choose the best word to complete each space.
(i)
As you enter the final years of your a) __________, you need to start thinking about
the career you plan to follow after school.
Think b) ____________ your strengths. If you are creative, you could c) ____________ a
career in art or design. If you have a d) _____________ skill or talent, such as music or
sport, then think about ways to e) __________ that after school. People who are
good at mathematics are suited to careers in f) ___________ and engineering. Fields
such as n
Q-6 Use them to complete the sentences below.
(i)
a) Cell phones, laptops and tablets are all forms of electronic _________.
(ii)
b) __________ should include making notes and revising.
(iii)
c) The years between 13 and 19 are known as __________.
(iv)
d) Do not get a reputation for __________; instead be hard-working.
(v)
e) In our environment club, we had a ________ about new clean-up campaigns we
can do.
(vi)
f) We were impressed by the _________ of the teacher who can speak five languages.
(vii)
g) The _________ to the textbook comes right at the front.
(viii)
h) I believe in __________ and freedom of all people.
(ix)
i) My grandmother has great __________ and knowledge about life.
Chapter-2 Term 1 The Human Body
Q-1
Answer the following questions.
a) Write down two Synonyms of the word ‘variations’.
b) Write out the Abbreviation ‘3D’ in full.
c) Write down an Antonym for the word ‘careful’.
d) Think of the correct Prefixes to add to the following words
to form their Antonyms:
Q-2
Write down what types of Nouns they are.
a) Your body needs good nourishment, including food and water.
b) The athletics squad have practices every Wednesday.
c) Successful sportspeople need self-discipline.
d) Vitamins and protein are important for the strength of your bones and
other body systems.
Q-3 Use the words from the table to complete the following sentences.
d) If you have a cold, you might cough and ____________.
a) ________ your feet when you march.
b) Healthy teeth will __________ white.
c) How often do you __________ your teeth?
e) Did you know that most people __________ their eyelids between five and 25 times
every minute?
f) To show your appreciation, you put your hands together and ___________.
g) The part of the body excluding the head and limbs is called the ___________.
h) Your eyes are not in the back of your head, they are in the ____________.
i) __________ your fingers to the sound of the music.
j) He has a __________ on his leg from the deep cut.
Q-4
Answers the questions.
a) Choose the statement that best describes what this article is about. Only write
down the letter of your choice.
A The Difference Between Adults And Adolescents
B Why Adolescents Need More Sleep
C The Harmful Effects Of Alcohol On Adolescents
D The Differences Between Adult And Adolescent Brains
b) Which one of the words below is not used in the article to refer to the people
between 13 and 19 years of age? Only write down the letter of your choice.
A adolescents
B older children
C teenagers
D young adults
c) Write down two ways in which brain changes affect teenagers.
d) Is this statement true or false? Only write down T or F.
A teenager’s brain weighs more than a child’s brain.
e) Is this statement true or false? Only write down T or F.
Synapses can never disappear.
f) Write down two ways in which your synapses change during adolescence.
g) Does the part of the cortex that governs movement or emotions develop first?
h) Explain what the saying ‘look before you leap’ means.
i) Do an adolescent’s hormones change? Answer yes or no.
j) Explain how an adolescent’s need for sleep changes and what the effects can be.
Write at least two sentences for your answer.
k) Does the author recommend that teenagers can safely drink alcohol?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Use the words from the table to complete the following sentences.
(i)
d) If you have a cold, you might cough and ____________.
(ii)
a) ________ your feet when you march.
(iii)
b) Healthy teeth will __________ white.
(iv)
c) How often do you __________ your teeth?
(v)
e) Did you know that most people __________ their eyelids between five and 25 times
every minute?
(vi)
f) To show your appreciation, you put your hands together and ___________.
(vii)
g) The part of the body excluding the head and limbs is called the ___________.
(viii)
h) Your eyes are not in the back of your head, they are in the ____________.
(ix)
i) __________ your fingers to the sound of the music.
(x)
j) He has a __________ on his leg from the deep cut.
Q-2 Answers the questions.
(i)
a) Choose the statement that best describes what this article is about. Only write
down the letter of your choice.
A The Difference Between Adults And Adolescents
B Why Adolescents Need More Sleep
C The Harmful Effects Of Alcohol On Adolescents
D The Differences Between Adult And Adolescent Brains
(ii)
b) Which one of the words below is not used in the article to refer to the people
between 13 and 19 years of age? Only write down the letter of your choice.
A adolescents
B older children
C teenagers
D young adults
(iii)
c) Write down two ways in which brain changes affect teenagers.
(iv)
d) Is this statement true or false? Only write down T or F.
A teenager’s brain weighs more than a child’s brain.
(v)
e) Is this statement true or false? Only write down T or F.
Synapses can never disappear.
(vi)
f) Write down two ways in which your synapses change during adolescence.
(vii)
g) Does the part of the cortex that governs movement or emotions develop first?
(viii)
h) Explain what the saying ‘look before you leap’ means.
(ix)
i) Do an adolescent’s hormones change? Answer yes or no.
(x)
j) Explain how an adolescent’s need for sleep changes and what the effects can be.
Write at least two sentences for your answer.
(xi)
k) Does the author recommend that teenagers can safely drink alcohol?
Q-3 Answer the following questions.
(i)
a) Write down two Synonyms of the word ‘variations’.
(ii)
b) Write out the Abbreviation ‘3D’ in full.
(iii)
c) Write down an Antonym for the word ‘careful’.
(iv)
d) Think of the correct Prefixes to add to the following words
to form their Antonyms:
Q-4 Write down what types of Nouns they are.
(i)
a) Your body needs good nourishment, including food and water.
(ii)
b) The athletics squad have practices every Wednesday.
(iii)
c) Successful sportspeople need self-discipline.
(iv)
d) Vitamins and protein are important for the strength of your bones and
other body systems.
Chapter-3 Term 1 Health
Q-1
Fill in the blanks.
a) Air is breathed in and out of your ___________.
b) The __________ is the long tube-like organ that connects the stomach and the bowel.
c) The ___________ filter your blood, removing waste products and forming urine.
d) Your __________ controls urination.
e) The __________ pumps blood around your body.
f) Food is digested in your ____________.
g) The ____________ is an important but not well-known organ that develops antibodies.
h) If you take in substances such as alcohol, your ___________ will help to process these
out of your system.
Q-2
Are these statements true or false? If they are true, explain where in the pamphlet
you found this information.
you found this information.
a) An HIV test measures the number of CD4 cells.
b) An AIDS test measures the number of antibodies in your blood.
c) Someone who has just been infected with HIV can still test negative for a
few months.
d) HIV-negative people have a CD4 cell count of 200.
e) Anti-retroviral drugs cure AIDS.
f) Antibodies are produced by your body to try fight the HIV virus.
g) If your HIV test is positive, you should have another one after about three months.
h) ARVs are cells in your body that fight HIV.
i) You can see if someone has HIV.
j) Blood from a blood bank is safe to use because it has been tested.
Q-3
Combine Column A and Column B to make complete sentences.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Are these statements true or false? If they are true, explain where in the pamphlet
you found this information.
you found this information.
(i)
a) An HIV test measures the number of CD4 cells.
(ii)
b) An AIDS test measures the number of antibodies in your blood.
(iii)
c) Someone who has just been infected with HIV can still test negative for a
few months.
(iv)
d) HIV-negative people have a CD4 cell count of 200.
(v)
e) Anti-retroviral drugs cure AIDS.
(vi)
f) Antibodies are produced by your body to try fight the HIV virus.
(vii)
g) If your HIV test is positive, you should have another one after about three months.
(viii)
h) ARVs are cells in your body that fight HIV.
(ix)
i) You can see if someone has HIV.
(x)
j) Blood from a blood bank is safe to use because it has been tested.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks.
(i)
a) Air is breathed in and out of your ___________.
(ii)
b) The __________ is the long tube-like organ that connects the stomach and the bowel.
(iii)
c) The ___________ filter your blood, removing waste products and forming urine.
(iv)
d) Your __________ controls urination.
(v)
e) The __________ pumps blood around your body.
(vi)
f) Food is digested in your ____________.
(vii)
g) The ____________ is an important but not well-known organ that develops antibodies.
(viii)
h) If you take in substances such as alcohol, your ___________ will help to process these
out of your system.
Q-3 Combine Column A and Column B to make complete sentences.
(i)
Chapter-4 Term 1 Buildings
Q-1
Answer the questions.
a) Was Ifemelu used to such a modern house? How do you know this?
b) Write down three things that Aunty Uju’s bathroom had, that Okonkwo’s house
did not have.
c) How do we know that Ifemelu was very impressed with the curtains? Start your
answer like this: Ifemelu was so impressed that she …
d) Write down the Adverb that describes how the living room doors opened.
e) What does Ifemelu want to do if her friends come to the house?
Q-2
Choose the correct Pronoun to complete the following sentences.
a) I signed a contract with the builder (who/which/whose) was building my house.
b) (What/Which/Who) I admired about the house is all its modern features.
c) Houses (in which/that) do not have proper foundations are not safe.
d) The dangers (that/what/who) construction workers face include injuries from
lifting heavy objects.
e) The family (whose/who/whom) house is being repaired, is living in a hotel
temporarily.
Q-3
Rewrite the following sentences using the Relative Pronoun given in brackets.
a) The house that he built was very strong. (which)
b) I like houses which have lots of windows. (that)
c) This is the builder. He will repair the cracked wall. (who)
d) The subjects a builder needs to study include design and engineering. (which)
e) We thanked the man. He had put out the fire. (who)
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Answer the questions.
(i)
a) Was Ifemelu used to such a modern house? How do you know this?
(ii)
b) Write down three things that Aunty Uju’s bathroom had, that Okonkwo’s house
did not have.
(iii)
c) How do we know that Ifemelu was very impressed with the curtains? Start your
answer like this: Ifemelu was so impressed that she …
(iv)
d) Write down the Adverb that describes how the living room doors opened.
(v)
e) What does Ifemelu want to do if her friends come to the house?
Q-2 Choose the correct Pronoun to complete the following sentences.
(i)
a) I signed a contract with the builder (who/which/whose) was building my house.
(ii)
b) (What/Which/Who) I admired about the house is all its modern features.
(iii)
c) Houses (in which/that) do not have proper foundations are not safe.
(iv)
d) The dangers (that/what/who) construction workers face include injuries from
lifting heavy objects.
(v)
e) The family (whose/who/whom) house is being repaired, is living in a hotel
temporarily.
Q-3 Rewrite the following sentences using the Relative Pronoun given in brackets.
(i)
a) The house that he built was very strong. (which)
(ii)
b) I like houses which have lots of windows. (that)
(iii)
c) This is the builder. He will repair the cracked wall. (who)
(iv)
d) The subjects a builder needs to study include design and engineering. (which)
(v)
e) We thanked the man. He had put out the fire. (who)
Chapter-5 Term 1 Talking About Governments
Q-1
Write answers to the following questions.
a) Which two systems of government does the writer compare?
b) Why, according to the writer, are dictatorships more stable than democracies?
c) Why, according to the writer, can dictatorships make faster decisions than
democracies?
d) Explain the criticism of democracies in paragraph 4.
e) Explain what ‘majorities’ are.
f) Explain what ‘minorities’ are.
g) Which political system does the writer think will protect minorities?
h) Choose any one of the points in this essay with which you agree or disagree
strongly. Explain your opinion in a short paragraph of about three sentences.
i) Do you think this essay is well-written? Remember, you are not being asked
whether or not you agree with the writer’s opinions. Instead you are required to
assess the essay writing skills. Think of the following points:
• Is there an introduction?
• Is the paragraphing clear?
• Is there a conclusion?
• Does the writer express his/her opinion clearly?
• Does the writer back up his/her opinion?
Q-2 Fill in the blanks.
a) A rule by one person is an ___________ cracy.
b) Government where all eligible citizens can vote is a __________ cracy.
c) In a dictator _________, nobody votes.
d) A constitu ___________ monarchy has royalty with limited powers.
e) The govern __________ is the cabinet ministers and other officials who run a country.
f) All citizens can vote in an elec __________.
g) Civil ___________ rule is the opposite of military rule.
h) Rule by one family or group is _________ democratic.
h) Rule by one family or group is democratic.
Q-3
Choose the correct Modal Verbs to complete the following sentences:
a) All adult citizens (can/would) vote in an election.
b) Politicians (ought to/will) keep the promises they make during campaigns.
c) Every voter (must/might) have proof of identity when they vote.
d) The votes (will/can) be counted by election officials.
e) Every citizen (should/have to) vote, to keep our government representative.
f) I (could/will) vote when I am 18 years old.
Q-4
Correct the mistakes in the Modal Verbs in the following sentences:
a) Your vote ought be secret.
b) Nobody shouldn’t vote more than once.
c) In a democracy, all adult citizens can might vote.
d) The president cans speak at the rally.
e) All parties should to respect religious and personal freedom.
f) I shoulded have listened more carefully.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks.
(i)
a) A rule by one person is an ___________ cracy.
(ii)
b) Government where all eligible citizens can vote is a __________ cracy.
(iii)
c) In a dictator _________, nobody votes.
(iv)
d) A constitu ___________ monarchy has royalty with limited powers.
(v)
e) The govern __________ is the cabinet ministers and other officials who run a country.
(vi)
f) All citizens can vote in an elec __________.
(vii)
g) Civil ___________ rule is the opposite of military rule.
(viii)
h) Rule by one family or group is _________ democratic.
(ix)
h) Rule by one family or group is democratic.
Q-2 Write answers to the following questions.
(i)
a) Which two systems of government does the writer compare?
(ii)
b) Why, according to the writer, are dictatorships more stable than democracies?
(iii)
c) Why, according to the writer, can dictatorships make faster decisions than
democracies?
(iv)
d) Explain the criticism of democracies in paragraph 4.
(v)
e) Explain what ‘majorities’ are.
(vi)
f) Explain what ‘minorities’ are.
(vii)
g) Which political system does the writer think will protect minorities?
(viii)
h) Choose any one of the points in this essay with which you agree or disagree
strongly. Explain your opinion in a short paragraph of about three sentences.
(ix)
i) Do you think this essay is well-written? Remember, you are not being asked
whether or not you agree with the writer’s opinions. Instead you are required to
assess the essay writing skills. Think of the following points:
• Is there an introduction?
• Is the paragraphing clear?
• Is there a conclusion?
• Does the writer express his/her opinion clearly?
• Does the writer back up his/her opinion?
Q-3 Choose the correct Modal Verbs to complete the following sentences:
(i)
a) All adult citizens (can/would) vote in an election.
(ii)
b) Politicians (ought to/will) keep the promises they make during campaigns.
(iii)
c) Every voter (must/might) have proof of identity when they vote.
(iv)
d) The votes (will/can) be counted by election officials.
(v)
e) Every citizen (should/have to) vote, to keep our government representative.
(vi)
f) I (could/will) vote when I am 18 years old.
Q-4 Correct the mistakes in the Modal Verbs in the following sentences:
(i)
a) Your vote ought be secret.
(ii)
b) Nobody shouldn’t vote more than once.
(iii)
c) In a democracy, all adult citizens can might vote.
(iv)
d) The president cans speak at the rally.
(v)
e) All parties should to respect religious and personal freedom.
(vi)
f) I shoulded have listened more carefully.
Chapter-6 Term 1 Social Media
Q-1
Write the Plural form of the underlined words.
a) Jos and Lagos are two Nigerian city.
b) Both boy and girl attend our school.
c) We play sports match every weekend.
d) Noughts and cross is a popular and simple children’s game.
e) The drama society puts on play and concerts every year.
Q-2
Answer the following questions.
a) Here are the main points of each paragraph, but they are in the incorrect order.
Match the points with the correct paragraph. When you have arranged them
correctly, you will see that they form a Summary of the article. Write down only
the letters of the main points.
A There are also disadvantages to social media.
B Communications in Nigeria have improved lately.
C Social media allows people to participate in forming the content of the
communication.
D Social media i
b) List five advantages of social media. You will find these in paragraph 4 of the
article. Use your own words as far as possible, and write full sentences.
c) What are the two disadvantages of social media that the writer describes?
d) Explain why the writer says that girls in particular need to be careful.
e) Choose the letter that best describes the content of the conclusion of the article:
A Nobody can avoid the disadvantages of social media.
B Organisations like the government should teach youth about the dangers
of social media.
C Young people should educate themselves about the dangers of social media.
D Both organisations and young people are responsible for teaching about
the dangers of social media.
Q-3
Choose the correct words to complete these sentences.
a) The team won (their/its) match because they had trained very hard.
b) The team had (its/their) best result when it reached the semi-finals.
c) Our class (use/uses) computers to do research for our homework assignments.
d) The crowd voiced (its/their) disapproval when it booed at the speaker.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Answer the following questions.
(i)
a) Here are the main points of each paragraph, but they are in the incorrect order.
Match the points with the correct paragraph. When you have arranged them
correctly, you will see that they form a Summary of the article. Write down only
the letters of the main points.
A There are also disadvantages to social media.
B Communications in Nigeria have improved lately.
C Social media allows people to participate in forming the content of the
communication.
D Social media i
(ii)
b) List five advantages of social media. You will find these in paragraph 4 of the
article. Use your own words as far as possible, and write full sentences.
(iii)
c) What are the two disadvantages of social media that the writer describes?
(iv)
d) Explain why the writer says that girls in particular need to be careful.
(v)
e) Choose the letter that best describes the content of the conclusion of the article:
A Nobody can avoid the disadvantages of social media.
B Organisations like the government should teach youth about the dangers
of social media.
C Young people should educate themselves about the dangers of social media.
D Both organisations and young people are responsible for teaching about
the dangers of social media.
Q-2 Write the Plural form of the underlined words.
(i)
a) Jos and Lagos are two Nigerian city.
(ii)
b) Both boy and girl attend our school.
(iii)
c) We play sports match every weekend.
(iv)
d) Noughts and cross is a popular and simple children’s game.
(v)
e) The drama society puts on play and concerts every year.
Q-3 Choose the correct words to complete these sentences.
(i)
a) The team won (their/its) match because they had trained very hard.
(ii)
b) The team had (its/their) best result when it reached the semi-finals.
(iii)
c) Our class (use/uses) computers to do research for our homework assignments.
(iv)
d) The crowd voiced (its/their) disapproval when it booed at the speaker.
Chapter-7 Term 1 Marriages And Ceremonies
Q-1
Build Adjectives from the following words and one of the Suffixes above.
a) accident
b) person
c) wonder
d) beauty
e) photograph
f) science
g) alphabet
h) logic
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Build Adjectives from the following words and one of the Suffixes above.
(i)
a) accident
(ii)
b) person
(iii)
c) wonder
(iv)
d) beauty
(v)
e) photograph
(vi)
f) science
(vii)
g) alphabet
(viii)
h) logic
Chapter-8 Term 1 Water, Water
Q-1
Match the words from the poem in Column A with the correct Synonym from Column B.
Q-2
Identify two Adjectives and three Adverbs in the following sentences.
a) Always sign a legal contract before you get married.
b) The guests cheered enthusiastically.
c) I live in Lagos.
d) Her religious faith is very strong.
Q-3
Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
a) I find SS2 complicateder than SS1.
b) Breaking a bone is more bad than grazing your skin.
c) My results are gooder since I started to use the study guide.
d) Algeria is more bigger than Nigeria.
e) An orange tastes sweet than a lemon.
f) Use a spray to make your room smell freshest.
Q-4
Write answers to the following questions.
f) Is the wind quiet or noisy? How do you know?
g) What does this line mean: ‘A bright flash! A lighted plain’?
a) How were the trees affected by the storm?
b) What two things were banging on the houses?
c) Did the storm happen during the day or the night?
d) How do the parents react when the storm starts?
e) How do the children react when the storm starts?
Q-5
Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets.
a) Namibia is (dry) than Nigeria. The Sahara is the (dry) area of all.
b) September is (short) than December, but February is usually the (short) month
of all.
c) My dress is (colourful) than that white dress.
d) Drinking fruit juice is (good) than drinking milk. Water is the (good) drink.
e) Birds like eagles are rare. Sparrows are (common) than eagles. Doves are the
(common) birds.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Write answers to the following questions.
(i)
f) Is the wind quiet or noisy? How do you know?
(ii)
g) What does this line mean: ‘A bright flash! A lighted plain’?
(iii)
a) How were the trees affected by the storm?
(iv)
b) What two things were banging on the houses?
(v)
c) Did the storm happen during the day or the night?
(vi)
d) How do the parents react when the storm starts?
(vii)
e) How do the children react when the storm starts?
Q-2 Match the words from the poem in Column A with the correct Synonym from Column B.
(i)
Q-3 Identify two Adjectives and three Adverbs in the following sentences.
(i)
a) Always sign a legal contract before you get married.
(ii)
b) The guests cheered enthusiastically.
(iii)
c) I live in Lagos.
(iv)
d) Her religious faith is very strong.
Q-4 Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets.
(i)
a) Namibia is (dry) than Nigeria. The Sahara is the (dry) area of all.
(ii)
b) September is (short) than December, but February is usually the (short) month
of all.
(iii)
c) My dress is (colourful) than that white dress.
(iv)
d) Drinking fruit juice is (good) than drinking milk. Water is the (good) drink.
(v)
e) Birds like eagles are rare. Sparrows are (common) than eagles. Doves are the
(common) birds.
Q-5 Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
(i)
a) I find SS2 complicateder than SS1.
(ii)
b) Breaking a bone is more bad than grazing your skin.
(iii)
c) My results are gooder since I started to use the study guide.
(iv)
d) Algeria is more bigger than Nigeria.
(v)
e) An orange tastes sweet than a lemon.
(vi)
f) Use a spray to make your room smell freshest.
Chapter-9 Term 1 Writing About Memories
Q-1
Answer the questions.
a) Arrange these sentences in order so that they summarise each verse of the poem.
A The poet thinks about how kind and willing his aunt was.
B The boy wakes up to see his aunt’s shadow and hear her voice.
C The aunt wakes up and cooks porridge on a fire for the children.
b) How does the poet show that his aunt is a strong woman?
c) Explain the image in ‘leaping flames licking its sooty buttocks’.
d) What was the boy’s nightmare about?
e) How does the image of the witch contrast with the boy’s experience of his aunt?
f) Explain how the image of the torn, sagging umbrella helps us to imagine the scene.
g) The poet couldn’t see his aunt’s heart beating at the time. Explain what the poet
means, both Literally and Figuratively. Begin your answer like this:
• Literally, he means that he could not see …
• Figuratively, he means that he did not understand …
h) The poet chooses a few ideas in order to ‘paint a picture’ of his aunt, using
concise words. Explain how he does this in showing:
• that his aunt looked after the children
• that she looked after them willingly
• that they were not wealthy people.
i) Does this poem have a lot of Rhyme?
j) Find two examples of Alliteration in the poem, apart from line 3.
k) Find another example of Assonance in the poem, apart from line 4.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Answer the questions.
(i)
a) Arrange these sentences in order so that they summarise each verse of the poem.
A The poet thinks about how kind and willing his aunt was.
B The boy wakes up to see his aunt’s shadow and hear her voice.
C The aunt wakes up and cooks porridge on a fire for the children.
(ii)
b) How does the poet show that his aunt is a strong woman?
(iii)
c) Explain the image in ‘leaping flames licking its sooty buttocks’.
(iv)
d) What was the boy’s nightmare about?
(v)
e) How does the image of the witch contrast with the boy’s experience of his aunt?
(vi)
f) Explain how the image of the torn, sagging umbrella helps us to imagine the scene.
(vii)
g) The poet couldn’t see his aunt’s heart beating at the time. Explain what the poet
means, both Literally and Figuratively. Begin your answer like this:
• Literally, he means that he could not see …
• Figuratively, he means that he did not understand …
(viii)
h) The poet chooses a few ideas in order to ‘paint a picture’ of his aunt, using
concise words. Explain how he does this in showing:
• that his aunt looked after the children
• that she looked after them willingly
• that they were not wealthy people.
(ix)
i) Does this poem have a lot of Rhyme?
(x)
j) Find two examples of Alliteration in the poem, apart from line 3.
(xi)
k) Find another example of Assonance in the poem, apart from line 4.
Chapter-10 Term 1 People And Spiders
Q-1 Answer the following questions.
a) List at least five words from the poem that tell us the poet felt sorry for the
old woman.
b) The poet uses an image of a spider to describe the old woman. Why did the
granny remind him of a spider?
c) Setting: Where did the poet see the old woman?
d) Usually in poems there is no plot. Instead the poet describes some insight or
one moment or emotion. Does this poem have a plot or not?
e) What is the mood of this poem? Choose one of the following answers, and then
explain your choice:
A cheerful
B respectful
C depressed
D angry
Q-2
Correct the following common mistakes.
a) Between you and I, his clothes look very shabby.
b) Men like sport more than women.
c) He’s novel is called Things Fall Apart.
d) Its the 21st century.
e) A politician will make promises to their voters.
Q-3
Correct the following common mistakes.
a) Between you and I, his clothes look very shabby.
b) Men like sport more than women.
c) He’s novel is called Things Fall Apart.
d) Its the 21st century.
e) A politician will make promises to their voters.
Q-4
Answer the following.
a) Why does Lakunle want to take the pail away from Sidi?
b) Suggest a reason that Sidi is ‘delighted’ when the water spills.
c) Explain the imagery in what Lakunle says in lines 6 to 9.
d) What Metaphor does Lakunle use to describe Sidi’s stubbornness?
e) In what way do spiders carry loads the way that Sidi carries the bucket of water?
f) The setting of this play is in Nigeria, in the late 1950s. Do you think the setting
is rural or urban?
g) The character of Lakunle is old-fashioned, trying to impress Sidi with his long
words and western clothing. Now describe the character of Sidi.
h) In the rest of the play, the plot develops into a love triangle. Summarise the plot
of this extract in no more than two sentences.
Q-5 Choose the correct Phrasal Verbs from the boxes to complete the following sentences.
a) __________ the form and hand it in to the office.
b) Thieves __________ through the window and stole the camera.
c) Do you have any evidence to __________ your claims?
d) He _________ the race because he was exhausted.
e) Please __________ your baby sister while I cook.
f) You can always __________ me to help you.
g) I __________ of time so I could not complete the question paper.
h) The couple decided to __________ the wedding because they were no longer in love.
i) You can __________ glass bottles at the recycling centre.
j) We ___________ buying a new car until we had more money.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Answer the following.
(i)
a) Why does Lakunle want to take the pail away from Sidi?
(ii)
b) Suggest a reason that Sidi is ‘delighted’ when the water spills.
(iii)
c) Explain the imagery in what Lakunle says in lines 6 to 9.
(iv)
d) What Metaphor does Lakunle use to describe Sidi’s stubbornness?
(v)
e) In what way do spiders carry loads the way that Sidi carries the bucket of water?
(vi)
f) The setting of this play is in Nigeria, in the late 1950s. Do you think the setting
is rural or urban?
(vii)
g) The character of Lakunle is old-fashioned, trying to impress Sidi with his long
words and western clothing. Now describe the character of Sidi.
(viii)
h) In the rest of the play, the plot develops into a love triangle. Summarise the plot
of this extract in no more than two sentences.
Q-2 Answer the following questions.
(i)
a) List at least five words from the poem that tell us the poet felt sorry for the
old woman.
(ii)
b) The poet uses an image of a spider to describe the old woman. Why did the
granny remind him of a spider?
(iii)
c) Setting: Where did the poet see the old woman?
(iv)
d) Usually in poems there is no plot. Instead the poet describes some insight or
one moment or emotion. Does this poem have a plot or not?
(v)
e) What is the mood of this poem? Choose one of the following answers, and then
explain your choice:
A cheerful
B respectful
C depressed
D angry
Q-3 Choose the correct Phrasal Verbs from the boxes to complete the following sentences.
(i)
a) __________ the form and hand it in to the office.
(ii)
b) Thieves __________ through the window and stole the camera.
(iii)
c) Do you have any evidence to __________ your claims?
(iv)
d) He _________ the race because he was exhausted.
(v)
e) Please __________ your baby sister while I cook.
(vi)
f) You can always __________ me to help you.
(vii)
g) I __________ of time so I could not complete the question paper.
(viii)
h) The couple decided to __________ the wedding because they were no longer in love.
(ix)
i) You can __________ glass bottles at the recycling centre.
(x)
j) We ___________ buying a new car until we had more money.
Q-4 Correct the following common mistakes.
(i)
a) Between you and I, his clothes look very shabby.
(ii)
b) Men like sport more than women.
(iii)
c) He’s novel is called Things Fall Apart.
(iv)
d) Its the 21st century.
(v)
e) A politician will make promises to their voters.
Chapter-11 Term 2 Review Of Term 1
Q-1
Choose the correct Relative Pronouns to join the following sentence
a) I like music (that/who) has a strong beat (that/who) I can dance to.
b) The musician (that/who/which) is singing now is a rising star.
c) Their office is in Abjua, (which/that) is the capital of Nigeria.
Q-2
Fill in the correct form of the following Adjectives.
a) I think Africa is (beautiful) than Europe.
b) A sunbird is (pretty) than a vulture.
c) She can run (fast) than anyone else.
Q-3 Use the Adjectives below to complete the sentences that follow. You may use each Adjective only once.
a) On the ________ summer’s day, the sky was ________ and cloudless.
b) Although Nigeria is_________ than some countries in Africa, it has the ____________
population on the continent and is probably the ___________ country on the continent
as well.
c) Generally, African countries close to the equator are __________ than those further
away from it.
d) Some _________ business people in Nigeria have _________ fortunes.
e) ___________people should give more generously to those who are poor and live in
__________ conditions.
Q-4
Adverbs provide us with additional information about Verbs. Choose the best
Adverb Of Degree to complete each sentence.
Adverb Of Degree to complete each sentence.
a) Ahmed can run __________ than Sani.
A more faster B much faster C most faster
b) Lelia sings ___________ than any of the other students in her class.
A most beautifully B beautifuller C more beautifully
c) It rained ___________ last year than the year before.
A fewer B littler C less
d) Most plants grow ____________ in a warm, wet climate than in a cold, dry climate.
A much quicker B more quickly C most quickly
e) Paulus did the ____________ in the test out of the whole class.
A best B good C better
Q-5
Change the following sentences into the Possessive form.
e) The toys belong to the baby.
a) The car belongs to Daania.
b) The house belongs to Mrs Okafor.
c) The wallet belongs to my friend.
d) The tools belong to Mr Eze.
f) The magazines belong to the children.
g) The document belongs to the official.
Q-6
Choose the correct Relative Pronouns to join the following sentence
a) I like music (that/who) has a strong beat (that/who) I can dance to.
b) The musician (that/who/which) is singing now is a rising star.
c) Their office is in Abjua, (which/that) is the capital of Nigeria.
Q-7
Fill in the correct form of the following Adjectives.
a) I think Africa is (beautiful) than Europe.
b) A sunbird is (pretty) than a vulture.
c) She can run (fast) than anyone else.
Q-8
Choose the best Relative Pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) to complete the
following sentences.
following sentences.
a) This is the boy ________ had an accident.
b) Yesterday I saw a car ________ was really old.
c) Ginika is the girl _________ I met on Friday.
d) I haven’t seen Maduka, ___________ brother is five, for a long time now.
e) The thief stole the car _________ the lady parked in front of the supermarket.
f) This is the man __________ house is on fire.
Q-9
Choose the best Adverb Of Manner to complete each sentence.
a) The sun is shining very __________ today.
A brighter B brightly C bright
b) The bus driver ___________ drove because the roads were wet and slippery.
A careful B more careful C carefully
c) The Nigerian Super Eagles played quite ____________ in the last football World Cup.
A good B well C better
d) Adewale laughed _____________ when he heard the funny story.
A loudly B loud C louder
e) I read the novel very ___________ because it was so interesting.
A quick B faster C quickly
Q-10
Answer the questions.
a) Write down the Rhyme Scheme of the fi rst two stanzas. Start like this: A B
b) Find two examples of repetition in the poem.
c) In lines 1 and 2, explain the image that is used to describe the voice.
d) Is that image an example of Metaphor, Simile or Onomatopoeia?
e) Explain the image in lines 5 and 6.
f) Use the note to look up the meaning of ‘coke’. What effect of smoking is
described there?
g) What does the term ‘a broken heart’ mean when it is used Figuratively?
h) In this poem the reference to a broken heart is used Literally. Explain what
it means.
i) What is the poet’s attitude to smoking?
j) The tone of the poem seems to be light-hearted at first, but it is in fact very
serious. Explain how the tone becomes more serious during the poem.
Q-11
Fill in the correct form of the following Adjectives.
a) I think Africa is (beautiful) than Europe.
b) A sunbird is (pretty) than a vulture.
c) She can run (fast) than anyone else.
Q-12
Answer the following questions.
a) Where and when was Jal born?
b) What are the two main religions in Sudan?
c) Who was the war between?
d) At what age was Jal sent to Ethiopia? Why?
e) How many years did Jal spend as a child fighter?
f) After escaping the war, how many boys arrived alive at camp Waat?
g) Describe how Jal got to Kenya?
h) What happened to Jal’s adopted mother?
i) The passage says Jal ‘learned to use his voice to ease his pain’.
Do you think his pain was emotional or physical? Give a reason for your point
of view. What did Jal do to lessen his pain? Why was Jal in pain?
Q-13 Complete the following sentences with the best Adverb Of Frequency in the boxes.You may use each Adverb Of Manner once only.
a) I love watching films so I ___________ go to the cinema on Friday nights.
b) Keita is very strong and healthy, so he __________ gets sick.
c) It _________ snows in Nigeria.
d) My friend’s mother gets paid every Friday, so they __________ go shopping on
Saturday morning.
e) Sade only comes to Lagos once a year, so we __________ see her.
Q-14
Choose the best option for each of the following to show the correct use of the
Possessive Apostrophe.
Possessive Apostrophe.
a) The coat belongs to the woman.
A It is the woman’s coat.
B It is the womans’ coat.
C It is the women’s coat.
b) The rulers belong to the students.
A They are the student’s rulers.
B They are the studentses’ rulers.
C They are the students’ rulers.
c) The equipment belongs to the men.
A It is the men’s equipment.
B It is the mens’ equipment.
C It is the manses’ equipment.
d) The puppy belongs to Mrs Oni.
A It is Mrs Onis’ puppy.
B It is Mrs Onies’ puppy.
C It is Mrs Oni’s puppy.
Q-15
Change the following sentences into the Possessive form.
e) The toys belong to the baby.
a) The car belongs to Daania.
b) The house belongs to Mrs Okafor.
c) The wallet belongs to my friend.
d) The tools belong to Mr Eze.
f) The magazines belong to the children.
g) The document belongs to the official.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Answer the questions.
(i)
a) Write down the Rhyme Scheme of the fi rst two stanzas. Start like this: A B
(ii)
b) Find two examples of repetition in the poem.
(iii)
c) In lines 1 and 2, explain the image that is used to describe the voice.
(iv)
d) Is that image an example of Metaphor, Simile or Onomatopoeia?
(v)
e) Explain the image in lines 5 and 6.
(vi)
f) Use the note to look up the meaning of ‘coke’. What effect of smoking is
described there?
(vii)
g) What does the term ‘a broken heart’ mean when it is used Figuratively?
(viii)
h) In this poem the reference to a broken heart is used Literally. Explain what
it means.
(ix)
i) What is the poet’s attitude to smoking?
(x)
j) The tone of the poem seems to be light-hearted at first, but it is in fact very
serious. Explain how the tone becomes more serious during the poem.
Q-2 Choose the correct Relative Pronouns to join the following sentence
(i)
a) I like music (that/who) has a strong beat (that/who) I can dance to.
(ii)
b) The musician (that/who/which) is singing now is a rising star.
(iii)
c) Their office is in Abjua, (which/that) is the capital of Nigeria.
Q-3 Fill in the correct form of the following Adjectives.
(i)
a) I think Africa is (beautiful) than Europe.
(ii)
b) A sunbird is (pretty) than a vulture.
(iii)
c) She can run (fast) than anyone else.
Q-4 Answer the following questions.
(i)
a) Where and when was Jal born?
(ii)
b) What are the two main religions in Sudan?
(iii)
c) Who was the war between?
(iv)
d) At what age was Jal sent to Ethiopia? Why?
(v)
e) How many years did Jal spend as a child fighter?
(vi)
f) After escaping the war, how many boys arrived alive at camp Waat?
(vii)
g) Describe how Jal got to Kenya?
(viii)
h) What happened to Jal’s adopted mother?
(ix)
i) The passage says Jal ‘learned to use his voice to ease his pain’.
Do you think his pain was emotional or physical? Give a reason for your point
of view. What did Jal do to lessen his pain? Why was Jal in pain?
Q-5 Choose the best Relative Pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) to complete the
following sentences.
following sentences.
(i)
a) This is the boy ________ had an accident.
(ii)
b) Yesterday I saw a car ________ was really old.
(iii)
c) Ginika is the girl _________ I met on Friday.
(iv)
d) I haven’t seen Maduka, ___________ brother is five, for a long time now.
(v)
e) The thief stole the car _________ the lady parked in front of the supermarket.
(vi)
f) This is the man __________ house is on fire.
Q-6 Use the Adjectives below to complete the sentences that follow. You may use each Adjective only once.
(i)
a) On the ________ summer’s day, the sky was ________ and cloudless.
(ii)
b) Although Nigeria is_________ than some countries in Africa, it has the ____________
population on the continent and is probably the ___________ country on the continent
as well.
(iii)
c) Generally, African countries close to the equator are __________ than those further
away from it.
(iv)
d) Some _________ business people in Nigeria have _________ fortunes.
(v)
e) ___________people should give more generously to those who are poor and live in
__________ conditions.
Q-7 Complete the following sentences with the best Adverb Of Frequency in the boxes.You may use each Adverb Of Manner once only.
(i)
a) I love watching films so I ___________ go to the cinema on Friday nights.
(ii)
b) Keita is very strong and healthy, so he __________ gets sick.
(iii)
c) It _________ snows in Nigeria.
(iv)
d) My friend’s mother gets paid every Friday, so they __________ go shopping on
Saturday morning.
(v)
e) Sade only comes to Lagos once a year, so we __________ see her.
Q-8 Adverbs provide us with additional information about Verbs. Choose the best
Adverb Of Degree to complete each sentence.
Adverb Of Degree to complete each sentence.
(i)
a) Ahmed can run __________ than Sani.
A more faster B much faster C most faster
(ii)
b) Lelia sings ___________ than any of the other students in her class.
A most beautifully B beautifuller C more beautifully
(iii)
c) It rained ___________ last year than the year before.
A fewer B littler C less
(iv)
d) Most plants grow ____________ in a warm, wet climate than in a cold, dry climate.
A much quicker B more quickly C most quickly
(v)
e) Paulus did the ____________ in the test out of the whole class.
A best B good C better
Q-9 Choose the best Adverb Of Manner to complete each sentence.
(i)
a) The sun is shining very __________ today.
A brighter B brightly C bright
(ii)
b) The bus driver ___________ drove because the roads were wet and slippery.
A careful B more careful C carefully
(iii)
c) The Nigerian Super Eagles played quite ____________ in the last football World Cup.
A good B well C better
(iv)
d) Adewale laughed _____________ when he heard the funny story.
A loudly B loud C louder
(v)
e) I read the novel very ___________ because it was so interesting.
A quick B faster C quickly
Q-10 Choose the best option for each of the following to show the correct use of the
Possessive Apostrophe.
Possessive Apostrophe.
(i)
a) The coat belongs to the woman.
A It is the woman’s coat.
B It is the womans’ coat.
C It is the women’s coat.
(ii)
b) The rulers belong to the students.
A They are the student’s rulers.
B They are the studentses’ rulers.
C They are the students’ rulers.
(iii)
c) The equipment belongs to the men.
A It is the men’s equipment.
B It is the mens’ equipment.
C It is the manses’ equipment.
(iv)
d) The puppy belongs to Mrs Oni.
A It is Mrs Onis’ puppy.
B It is Mrs Onies’ puppy.
C It is Mrs Oni’s puppy.
Q-11 Change the following sentences into the Possessive form.
(i)
e) The toys belong to the baby.
(ii)
a) The car belongs to Daania.
(iii)
b) The house belongs to Mrs Okafor.
(iv)
c) The wallet belongs to my friend.
(v)
d) The tools belong to Mr Eze.
(vi)
f) The magazines belong to the children.
(vii)
g) The document belongs to the official.
Chapter-12 Term 2 The Press
Q-1
Punctuate the following sentences so that they are in Direct Speech.
a) The journalist asked the politician what are the major challenges facing
ordinary people in Nigeria
b) May I take a photograph of your June 12 celebration dance the Nation
photographer asked the Lagos Cultural Troupe leader
c) The newspaper owner called all the reporters to a meeting and said you must
always report the news honestly without fear or favour
Q-2
Answer the questions.
a) What was the occasion described in the newspaper article?
b) How many people, according to the article, spoke at this occasion?
c) In your own words, explain what the following mean:
A ‘… Hawkins … congratulated Nigerian journalists on the high standard of
their journalism ethics …’
B ‘… electoral processes was free and fair …’
C ‘… commitment to the tenets of democratic principles …’
d) What did Mr Adesina mean when he used this expression: ‘… undermined the
credibility of the press …’?
e) ‘In his opening address at the 2015 World Press Freedom Day Forum,
Mr Jeffery Hawkins, who is the US Consul General, applauded Nigerian
journalists on their reporting ethics during the Nigerian general elections.’
A What Part Of Speech is ‘who’?
B Explain the function of the following extract from the sentence: ‘…who is
the US Consul General’.
f) In the article, PAS stands for ‘Public Affairs Section’ and INEC stands for
‘Independent National Election Commission’.
A What is another word for Abbreviations for ‘PAS’ and ‘INEC’?
B What does ‘US’ stand for?
g) Find words or expressions in the article that have a similar meaning to the
following words from the article:
A applauded B press C journalists
D credibility E influence
Q-3
Punctuate the following sentences so that they are in Direct Speech.
a) The journalist asked the politician what are the major challenges facing
ordinary people in Nigeria
b) May I take a photograph of your June 12 celebration dance the Nation
photographer asked the Lagos Cultural Troupe leader
c) The newspaper owner called all the reporters to a meeting and said you must
always report the news honestly without fear or favour
Q-4
Add Commas, Full Stops or Question Marks to the sentences below so that they
are correctly Punctuated.
are correctly Punctuated.
a) The Daily Post reported that some angry truck drivers blocked the Maraban Jos highway
causing a massive gridlock in protest over rising fuel prices
b) What are the priorities for development in Nigeria
c) The Miners’ Association of Nigeria (MAN) has developed a strategic development
plan for the mining sector according to a report in the Vanguard News
d) Are there good reasons for conflicts in parts of Africa
e) Some Nigerian newspapers include the Punch the Guardian the Nation the
Nigerian Tribune the Daily Post and the Sun
Q-5
Choose one of the topics below and write a news story based on it. Your news story
should be about 400 words long.
• A football match
• A robbery
• A strike
• A cultural celebration
should be about 400 words long.
• A football match
• A robbery
• A strike
• A cultural celebration
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Answer the questions.
(i)
a) What was the occasion described in the newspaper article?
(ii)
b) How many people, according to the article, spoke at this occasion?
(iii)
c) In your own words, explain what the following mean:
A ‘… Hawkins … congratulated Nigerian journalists on the high standard of
their journalism ethics …’
B ‘… electoral processes was free and fair …’
C ‘… commitment to the tenets of democratic principles …’
(iv)
d) What did Mr Adesina mean when he used this expression: ‘… undermined the
credibility of the press …’?
(v)
e) ‘In his opening address at the 2015 World Press Freedom Day Forum,
Mr Jeffery Hawkins, who is the US Consul General, applauded Nigerian
journalists on their reporting ethics during the Nigerian general elections.’
A What Part Of Speech is ‘who’?
B Explain the function of the following extract from the sentence: ‘…who is
the US Consul General’.
(vi)
f) In the article, PAS stands for ‘Public Affairs Section’ and INEC stands for
‘Independent National Election Commission’.
A What is another word for Abbreviations for ‘PAS’ and ‘INEC’?
B What does ‘US’ stand for?
(vii)
g) Find words or expressions in the article that have a similar meaning to the
following words from the article:
A applauded B press C journalists
D credibility E influence
Q-2 Add Commas, Full Stops or Question Marks to the sentences below so that they
are correctly Punctuated.
are correctly Punctuated.
(i)
a) The Daily Post reported that some angry truck drivers blocked the Maraban Jos highway
causing a massive gridlock in protest over rising fuel prices
(ii)
b) What are the priorities for development in Nigeria
(iii)
c) The Miners’ Association of Nigeria (MAN) has developed a strategic development
plan for the mining sector according to a report in the Vanguard News
(iv)
d) Are there good reasons for conflicts in parts of Africa
(v)
e) Some Nigerian newspapers include the Punch the Guardian the Nation the
Nigerian Tribune the Daily Post and the Sun
Q-3 Punctuate the following sentences so that they are in Direct Speech.
(i)
a) The journalist asked the politician what are the major challenges facing
ordinary people in Nigeria
(ii)
b) May I take a photograph of your June 12 celebration dance the Nation
photographer asked the Lagos Cultural Troupe leader
(iii)
c) The newspaper owner called all the reporters to a meeting and said you must
always report the news honestly without fear or favour
Q-4 Choose one of the topics below and write a news story based on it. Your news story
should be about 400 words long.
• A football match
• A robbery
• A strike
• A cultural celebration
should be about 400 words long.
• A football match
• A robbery
• A strike
• A cultural celebration
Chapter-13 Term 2 Consumers
Q-1
Rewrite the following commands by removing the Subject:
a) Udoka, come here!
b) You keep quiet!
c) Mobo, eat the food
d) Nsedu, cook the supper!
e) Sara, do your homework!
Q-2
Rewrite the following commands by removing the Subject:
a) Udoka, come here!
b) You keep quiet!
c) Mobo, eat the food
d) Nsedu, cook the supper!
e) Sara, do your homework!
Q-3
Answer the questions.
a) Why do you think this article was written?
b) Explain the function of ‘but’ in this sentence: ‘ATMs can be very useful, but
you must be aware of the dangers.’
c) In your own words, explain what the following mean:
A ‘ATMs have become the targets of crooks …’
B ‘Often, when people ask for help, they use it as a ruse …’
d) What does ‘or worse’ mean in this sentence: ‘It is better than being injured
or worse’?
e) If people give you trouble at an ATM, why is it important that you must try to
memorise what they look like?
Q-4
Identify which sentences are Declarative, Imperative, Exclamatory or Interrogative.
a) The earth goes round the sun.
b) That is so exciting!
c) Why are your jeans torn?
d) Wear your seatbelt.
e) Ndidi e-mailed mother.
f) Keep quiet.
Q-5
Which one is a command or an order, which one is an instruction and which one is a polite request?
a) Pour the milk into a pot.
b) Fetch the milk.
c) Please fetch the milk.
Q-6
Change the following statements into questions:
a) You are going to the party.
b) They are surprised.
c) She likes swimming.
d) That dress is Pendi’s.
e) She could come with me.
f) I must fi nish my homework now.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Identify which sentences are Declarative, Imperative, Exclamatory or Interrogative.
(i)
a) The earth goes round the sun.
(ii)
b) That is so exciting!
(iii)
c) Why are your jeans torn?
(iv)
d) Wear your seatbelt.
(v)
e) Ndidi e-mailed mother.
(vi)
f) Keep quiet.
Q-2 Rewrite the following commands by removing the Subject:
(i)
b) You keep quiet!
(ii)
c) Mobo, eat the food
(iii)
d) Nsedu, cook the supper!
(iv)
a) Udoka, come here!
(v)
e) Sara, do your homework!
Q-3 Which one is a command or an order, which one is an instruction and which one is a polite request?
(i)
a) Pour the milk into a pot.
(ii)
b) Fetch the milk.
(iii)
c) Please fetch the milk.
Q-4 Change the following statements into questions:
(i)
a) You are going to the party.
(ii)
b) They are surprised.
(iii)
c) She likes swimming.
(iv)
d) That dress is Pendi’s.
(v)
e) She could come with me.
(vi)
f) I must fi nish my homework now.
Q-5 Answer the questions.
(i)
a) Why do you think this article was written?
(ii)
b) Explain the function of ‘but’ in this sentence: ‘ATMs can be very useful, but
you must be aware of the dangers.’
(iii)
c) In your own words, explain what the following mean:
A ‘ATMs have become the targets of crooks …’
B ‘Often, when people ask for help, they use it as a ruse …’
(iv)
d) What does ‘or worse’ mean in this sentence: ‘It is better than being injured
or worse’?
(v)
e) If people give you trouble at an ATM, why is it important that you must try to
memorise what they look like?
Chapter-14 Term 2 The Environment
Q-1
For each sentence, say what the implied meaning of the colour is.
a) Many guests went to the celebrity function at the Black Diamond Hotel in Lagos.
b) Although the Nigerian firm made a profit last year, it said it was now in the red.
c) Abugu and Chidiogo said they wanted a white wedding.
d) The student who failed his exams said he felt very blue.
e) The general told the soldiers that they must not be yellow when they face
the enemy.
Q-2
Match the words from the play extract in Column A with the most suitable
words in Column B.
words in Column B.
Q-3
Answer the following question.
a) Name two features that identify this extract as a drama (play).
b) What is Sidi’s attitude towards Lakunle? Provide one quote from the extract to
support your answer.
c) Lakunle seems to be guilty of sexism. Do you agree? Quote from the extract to
support your point of view.
d) Soyinka often uses figurative language in his plays. Explain the meaning of the
following three examples:
A ‘… draw me into …’
B ‘… go above your head …’
C ‘… turn / The whole world upside down …’
e) Quote something that Lakunle says that gives us an idea of the social and
historical context of The Lion And The Jewel.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 For each sentence, say what the implied meaning of the colour is.
(i)
a) Many guests went to the celebrity function at the Black Diamond Hotel in Lagos.
(ii)
b) Although the Nigerian firm made a profit last year, it said it was now in the red.
(iii)
c) Abugu and Chidiogo said they wanted a white wedding.
(iv)
d) The student who failed his exams said he felt very blue.
(v)
e) The general told the soldiers that they must not be yellow when they face
the enemy.
Q-2 Answer the following question.
(i)
a) Name two features that identify this extract as a drama (play).
(ii)
b) What is Sidi’s attitude towards Lakunle? Provide one quote from the extract to
support your answer.
(iii)
c) Lakunle seems to be guilty of sexism. Do you agree? Quote from the extract to
support your point of view.
(iv)
d) Soyinka often uses figurative language in his plays. Explain the meaning of the
following three examples:
A ‘… draw me into …’
B ‘… go above your head …’
C ‘… turn / The whole world upside down …’
(v)
e) Quote something that Lakunle says that gives us an idea of the social and
historical context of The Lion And The Jewel.
Q-3 Match the words from the play extract in Column A with the most suitable
words in Column B.
words in Column B.
(i)
Chapter-15 Term 2 In The Beat
Q-1
Choose the best Personal Pronoun from the boxes to complete each sentence.
a) When Kemi saw Chris and Hadiza, she asked ________ whether were __________ coming
to the party.
b) Chris and Hadiza said to Kemi, “Please tell _________ where the party is.”
c) Kemi replied, “Why don’t you come with _________ ? __________ will take you there.”
d) Chris said that it would suit __________ to go with Kemi, but Hadiza said the she was
busy and it did not suit __________.
Q-2
Choose the best option from the list below each sentence to complete the sentences.
a) Most musicians can play more than one musical ____________.
A object B instrument C part D piece
b) Famous Nigerian musicians, such as Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Davido, have
released a number of ____________ over the past few years.
A music B lyrics C albums D tunes
c) Most musicians across the world have contracts with _____________ that produce and
distribute their music.
A managers B agents C labels D publishers
d) When musicians want to record their songs, they do this in a recording ____________
that has all the necessary equipment.
A studio B laboratory C room D outfit
e) To make sure that their music sounds good, musicians must make sure that the
___________ engineer knows what he or she is doing.
A music B instrument C rhythm D sound
f) Musicians do not earn salaries. Instead they earn ____________ based on the sales of
their songs.
A bonuses B incomes C royalties D commission
Q-3
Choose the best Personal Pronoun from the boxes to complete each sentence.
a) When Kemi saw Chris and Hadiza, she asked ________ whether were __________ coming
to the party.
b) Chris and Hadiza said to Kemi, “Please tell _________ where the party is.”
c) Kemi replied, “Why don’t you come with _________ ? __________ will take you there.”
d) Chris said that it would suit __________ to go with Kemi, but Hadiza said the she was
busy and it did not suit __________.
Q-4
Use the appropriate Relative Pronouns to join each pair of sentences below into
single sentences.
single sentences.
a) That is the mother. She has nine children.
b) That is the girl. She walks to school every day.
c) That is the actress. I admire her.
d) The students studied hard. The students all passed the exam.
e) That is the DVD. I bought it at the mall.
f) The thieves broke into our neighbour’s house. The police officers caught
the thieves.
Q-5
Insert the best Relative Pronoun into the following sentences:
a) This is the woman, ___________ child is sick.
b) My sister is the only person ___________ really understands me.
c) Izak’s sister, __________ went to university, is now a doctor.
d) Mr and Mrs Rampele had four children, all of __________ went to live overseas.
e) The car, __________ has travelled more than 200 000 kilometres, still has a
strong engine.
f) I prefer animals ___________ live in the wild to animals __________ live in zoos.
g) I visited the girl _________ mother was a famous musician and __________ played in a
famous band.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Choose the best Personal Pronoun from the boxes to complete each sentence.
(i)
a) When Kemi saw Chris and Hadiza, she asked ________ whether were __________ coming
to the party.
(ii)
b) Chris and Hadiza said to Kemi, “Please tell _________ where the party is.”
(iii)
c) Kemi replied, “Why don’t you come with _________ ? __________ will take you there.”
(iv)
d) Chris said that it would suit __________ to go with Kemi, but Hadiza said the she was
busy and it did not suit __________.
Q-2 Insert the best Relative Pronoun into the following sentences:
(i)
a) This is the woman, ___________ child is sick.
(ii)
b) My sister is the only person ___________ really understands me.
(iii)
c) Izak’s sister, __________ went to university, is now a doctor.
(iv)
d) Mr and Mrs Rampele had four children, all of __________ went to live overseas.
(v)
e) The car, __________ has travelled more than 200 000 kilometres, still has a
strong engine.
(vi)
f) I prefer animals ___________ live in the wild to animals __________ live in zoos.
(vii)
g) I visited the girl _________ mother was a famous musician and __________ played in a
famous band.
Q-3 Use the appropriate Relative Pronouns to join each pair of sentences below into
single sentences.
single sentences.
(i)
a) That is the mother. She has nine children.
(ii)
b) That is the girl. She walks to school every day.
(iii)
c) That is the actress. I admire her.
(iv)
d) The students studied hard. The students all passed the exam.
(v)
e) That is the DVD. I bought it at the mall.
(vi)
f) The thieves broke into our neighbour’s house. The police officers caught
the thieves.
Q-4 Choose the best option from the list below each sentence to complete the sentences.
(i)
a) Most musicians can play more than one musical ____________.
A object B instrument C part D piece
(ii)
b) Famous Nigerian musicians, such as Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Davido, have
released a number of ____________ over the past few years.
A music B lyrics C albums D tunes
(iii)
c) Most musicians across the world have contracts with _____________ that produce and
distribute their music.
A managers B agents C labels D publishers
(iv)
d) When musicians want to record their songs, they do this in a recording ____________
that has all the necessary equipment.
A studio B laboratory C room D outfit
(v)
e) To make sure that their music sounds good, musicians must make sure that the
___________ engineer knows what he or she is doing.
A music B instrument C rhythm D sound
(vi)
f) Musicians do not earn salaries. Instead they earn ____________ based on the sales of
their songs.
A bonuses B incomes C royalties D commission
Chapter-16 Term 2 Inventions
Q-1
Change the statements below into questions. Start each question with the question
words in brackets. Change the Pronouns as well, if required.
words in brackets. Change the Pronouns as well, if required.
a) I saw many interesting gadgets while shopping. (What)
b) I am going to pay for a gadget with my pocket money. (How)
c) You must compare prices in shops to buy a bargain. (What)
d) It cost me a lot less than I thought it would. (How much)
e) I must buy the gadget for a science experiment at school. (Why)
f) When they have sales, this is the best shopping mall in town. (When)
Q-2
Answer the following questions in your own words.
A Name three features that make Kamen’s wheelchair so revolutionary.
B What other two medical inventions are named in the passage?
C Quote a word from the text that implies people are waiting for something
they are interested in finding out about.
D Name three ways that the Segway® PT is an improvement on motor cars
used in cities.
Q-3
State whether the following statements are true or false.
A Kamen uses his physics degree to come up with inventions.
B Kamen’s inventions are driven by the profit motive.
C The Segway® PT does not use fossil fuel.
Q-4
Choose the correct answer from the options given and only write down the
number and letter of your choice.
number and letter of your choice.
A A passion is …
i) a strong feeling of love for someone
ii) a deep, motivating interest in something
iii) wild and romantic feelings
iv) a type of fruit.
B ‘It is equally comfortable traversing both even and uneven terrain …’ means …
i) there are two ways of traversing
ii) there are two types of wheelchair that can go on streets, grass, sand
and rocky pathways
iii) the same wheelchair can go on different surfaces
iv) none of the above.
C The word ‘portable’ means …
i) it is inexpensive
ii) one expects reliability
iii) it can be carried.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Answer the following questions in your own words.
(i)
A Name three features that make Kamen’s wheelchair so revolutionary.
(ii)
B What other two medical inventions are named in the passage?
(iii)
C Quote a word from the text that implies people are waiting for something
they are interested in finding out about.
(iv)
D Name three ways that the Segway® PT is an improvement on motor cars
used in cities.
Q-2 State whether the following statements are true or false.
(i)
A Kamen uses his physics degree to come up with inventions.
(ii)
B Kamen’s inventions are driven by the profit motive.
(iii)
C The Segway® PT does not use fossil fuel.
Q-3 Choose the correct answer from the options given and only write down the
number and letter of your choice.
number and letter of your choice.
(i)
A A passion is …
i) a strong feeling of love for someone
ii) a deep, motivating interest in something
iii) wild and romantic feelings
iv) a type of fruit.
(ii)
B ‘It is equally comfortable traversing both even and uneven terrain …’ means …
i) there are two ways of traversing
ii) there are two types of wheelchair that can go on streets, grass, sand
and rocky pathways
iii) the same wheelchair can go on different surfaces
iv) none of the above.
(iii)
C The word ‘portable’ means …
i) it is inexpensive
ii) one expects reliability
iii) it can be carried.
Q-4 Change the statements below into questions. Start each question with the question
words in brackets. Change the Pronouns as well, if required.
words in brackets. Change the Pronouns as well, if required.
(i)
a) I saw many interesting gadgets while shopping. (What)
(ii)
b) I am going to pay for a gadget with my pocket money. (How)
(iii)
c) You must compare prices in shops to buy a bargain. (What)
(iv)
d) It cost me a lot less than I thought it would. (How much)
(v)
e) I must buy the gadget for a science experiment at school. (Why)
(vi)
f) When they have sales, this is the best shopping mall in town. (When)
Chapter-17 Term 2 Nation Building
Q-1
State whether the following are true or false.
A Colonialism respected ethnic groups in Africa.
B The colonial powers did not divide Africa up into countries.
C The colonial powers tried to unite different ethnic groups in Africa.
D During the struggle against colonialism, there was a lot of disunity
in Africa.
E Nation building is when each ethnic group in a country wants to be
independent.
Q-2
Match the words in Column A with the most suitable words in Column B.
Q-3
Is the sequence of Tenses rule followed in these sentences? Correct those sentences
where it has not been followed.
where it has not been followed.
a) When I arrived at school, I see that my best friend is absent.
b) We sometimes forget to be grateful when things went well for us.
c) Maya said, “I will graduate from the university next year.”
d) Zach said, “I have been living in Lagos for a month, but I did not make any
new friends yet.”
e) After Uwem had eaten supper last night, he will go to watch a movie.
Q-4
Complete each sentence with the correct Tense of the Verb.
a) Mr Abu, who teaches at our school, ___________ our team twice a week.
A is coaching B has coached
C coaches D coached
b) The police ____________ the suspects who robbed the shop last month.
A arrested B have arrested
C had arrested D will arrest
c) We __________ our exam results in two weeks’ time.
A have expected B will have expected
C expected D are expecting
d) I ___________ to read that book twice now, but I just don’t understand it.
A have tried B will have tried
C will try D am trying
e) Jamilah __________ TV. What are you doing?
A was watching B has watched
C watched D is watching
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 State whether the following are true or false.
(i)
A Colonialism respected ethnic groups in Africa.
(ii)
B The colonial powers did not divide Africa up into countries.
(iii)
C The colonial powers tried to unite different ethnic groups in Africa.
(iv)
D During the struggle against colonialism, there was a lot of disunity
in Africa.
(v)
E Nation building is when each ethnic group in a country wants to be
independent.
Q-2 Match the words in Column A with the most suitable words in Column B.
(i)
Q-3 Is the sequence of Tenses rule followed in these sentences? Correct those sentences
where it has not been followed.
where it has not been followed.
(i)
a) When I arrived at school, I see that my best friend is absent.
(ii)
b) We sometimes forget to be grateful when things went well for us.
(iii)
c) Maya said, “I will graduate from the university next year.”
(iv)
d) Zach said, “I have been living in Lagos for a month, but I did not make any
new friends yet.”
(v)
e) After Uwem had eaten supper last night, he will go to watch a movie.
Q-4 Complete each sentence with the correct Tense of the Verb.
(i)
a) Mr Abu, who teaches at our school, ___________ our team twice a week.
A is coaching B has coached
C coaches D coached
(ii)
b) The police ____________ the suspects who robbed the shop last month.
A arrested B have arrested
C had arrested D will arrest
(iii)
c) We __________ our exam results in two weeks’ time.
A have expected B will have expected
C expected D are expecting
(iv)
d) I ___________ to read that book twice now, but I just don’t understand it.
A have tried B will have tried
C will try D am trying
(v)
e) Jamilah __________ TV. What are you doing?
A was watching B has watched
C watched D is watching
Chapter-18 Term 2 Technology
Q-1
Match the words from the text in Column A with their correct definitions in
Column B.
Column B.
Q-2
Complete the table.
Q-3
Match the words from the text in Column A with their correct definitions in
Column B.
Column B.
Q-4
Complete the table.
Q-5
Complete the two tasks with your partner. Whether the underlined expressions in
the sentences have a literal meaning or if they are Phrasal Verbs.
the sentences have a literal meaning or if they are Phrasal Verbs.
a) Chenemi turned up at the party unexpectedly.
b) Turn up your collar. It looks untidy turned down.
c) Some people look up to you.
d) The teacher told Sade to look up.
e) Please drop off Soraya on your way to work.
f) Why did Audu turn down the invitation?
g) I want to go back home, so please turn around.
h) She is getting upset so I advise you to back off.
Q-6 Choose the best Phrasal Verbs from the list below to complete the sentences.
a) It is not fair that some corrupt government officials ___________ using taxpayers’
money to buy luxury cars.
b) I never seem to be able to __________ tidying up my bedroom.
c) Did the musician at the concert _________ her reputation?
d) Please ___________ Jacob at the party.
e) My father is going to ___________ a transfer to another branch in the company.
f) The government must ___________ every type of corruption.
g) Please promise that you will do it and that you will not ___________ your word.
h) There are some characters in novels we can __________ as role models.
Q-7
Complete the two tasks with your partner. Whether the underlined expressions in
the sentences have a literal meaning or if they are Phrasal Verbs.
the sentences have a literal meaning or if they are Phrasal Verbs.
a) Chenemi turned up at the party unexpectedly.
b) Turn up your collar. It looks untidy turned down.
c) Some people look up to you.
d) The teacher told Sade to look up.
e) Please drop off Soraya on your way to work.
f) Why did Audu turn down the invitation?
g) I want to go back home, so please turn around.
h) She is getting upset so I advise you to back off.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Match the words from the text in Column A with their correct definitions in
Column B.
Column B.
(i)
Q-2 Complete the table.
(i)
Q-3 Complete the two tasks with your partner. Whether the underlined expressions in
the sentences have a literal meaning or if they are Phrasal Verbs.
the sentences have a literal meaning or if they are Phrasal Verbs.
(i)
a) Chenemi turned up at the party unexpectedly.
(ii)
b) Turn up your collar. It looks untidy turned down.
(iii)
c) Some people look up to you.
(iv)
d) The teacher told Sade to look up.
(v)
e) Please drop off Soraya on your way to work.
(vi)
f) Why did Audu turn down the invitation?
(vii)
g) I want to go back home, so please turn around.
(viii)
h) She is getting upset so I advise you to back off.
Q-4 Choose the best Phrasal Verbs from the list below to complete the sentences.
(i)
a) It is not fair that some corrupt government officials ___________ using taxpayers’
money to buy luxury cars.
(ii)
b) I never seem to be able to __________ tidying up my bedroom.
(iii)
c) Did the musician at the concert _________ her reputation?
(iv)
d) Please ___________ Jacob at the party.
(v)
e) My father is going to ___________ a transfer to another branch in the company.
(vi)
f) The government must ___________ every type of corruption.
(vii)
g) Please promise that you will do it and that you will not ___________ your word.
(viii)
h) There are some characters in novels we can __________ as role models.
Chapter-19 Term 2 Leisure And Festivals
Q-1
Are the following true or false?
A Leisure time includes time you spend sleeping.
B Cultural festivals are an important leisure activity in Nigerian urban areas.
Q-2
Change the following sentences into the Passive Voice. Leave out the Subject if you
think it is not needed.
think it is not needed.
a) The scientists invented a vaccine to cure the disease.
b) A computer beat the chess champion in a game of chess.
c) Sidi gave Jonas a Valentine’s Day card.
d) The students have not written the exams yet.
e) The police officers will have arrested the thieves by the end of the week.
f) The government is building many new schools in the countryside.
Q-3
Answer the questions.
a) Find words in the passage that have the same meaning as the words below.
A relaxation B household C jobs
D countryside E built-up
b) List two kinds of leisure activities in rural area.
c) Identify two examples of the Passive Voice structural pattern.
A How do you know they are in the Passive Voice?
B Rewrite them in the Active Voice.
d) Study the sentence excerpt and then answer the questions: ‘Some of these
cultural festivals have become leisure activities, especially for Nigerians living in
the rural area …’
A What is the grammatical function of ‘especially’?
B Explain the information or meaning that we get about the sentence excerpt
from the word ‘especially’.
C Give another word for ‘especially’.
e) List three kinds of leisure activities in cities.
f) In one sentence explain the main difference between leisure activities in rural
areas and in cities.
g) What has contributed to Nigerians, especially in cities, spending increasing
amounts of time and money on leisure activities? Give one factor.
h) What is your opinion of leisure? Write three sentences to explain what you
think about leisure. Remember to give reasons for your views.
Q-4
Are the following true or false?
A Leisure time includes time you spend sleeping.
B Cultural festivals are an important leisure activity in Nigerian urban areas.
Q-5
Change the following sentences into the Active Voice.
a) The food was eaten by the children yesterday.
b) The money has been stolen by the thieves.
c) The book will have been read by me by tomorrow.
d) The experiment is being conducted by the scientists at the moment.
e) The medicine is taken by him every day.
f) The litter was being picked up by the students.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Answer the questions.
(i)
a) Find words in the passage that have the same meaning as the words below.
A relaxation B household C jobs
D countryside E built-up
(ii)
b) List two kinds of leisure activities in rural area.
(iii)
c) Identify two examples of the Passive Voice structural pattern.
A How do you know they are in the Passive Voice?
B Rewrite them in the Active Voice.
(iv)
d) Study the sentence excerpt and then answer the questions: ‘Some of these
cultural festivals have become leisure activities, especially for Nigerians living in
the rural area …’
A What is the grammatical function of ‘especially’?
B Explain the information or meaning that we get about the sentence excerpt
from the word ‘especially’.
C Give another word for ‘especially’.
(v)
e) List three kinds of leisure activities in cities.
(vi)
f) In one sentence explain the main difference between leisure activities in rural
areas and in cities.
(vii)
g) What has contributed to Nigerians, especially in cities, spending increasing
amounts of time and money on leisure activities? Give one factor.
(viii)
h) What is your opinion of leisure? Write three sentences to explain what you
think about leisure. Remember to give reasons for your views.
Q-2 Are the following true or false?
(i)
A Leisure time includes time you spend sleeping.
(ii)
B Cultural festivals are an important leisure activity in Nigerian urban areas.
Q-3 Change the following sentences into the Passive Voice. Leave out the Subject if you
think it is not needed.
think it is not needed.
(i)
a) The scientists invented a vaccine to cure the disease.
(ii)
b) A computer beat the chess champion in a game of chess.
(iii)
c) Sidi gave Jonas a Valentine’s Day card.
(iv)
d) The students have not written the exams yet.
(v)
e) The police officers will have arrested the thieves by the end of the week.
(vi)
f) The government is building many new schools in the countryside.
Q-4 Change the following sentences into the Active Voice.
(i)
a) The food was eaten by the children yesterday.
(ii)
b) The money has been stolen by the thieves.
(iii)
c) The book will have been read by me by tomorrow.
(iv)
d) The experiment is being conducted by the scientists at the moment.
(v)
e) The medicine is taken by him every day.
(vi)
f) The litter was being picked up by the students.
Chapter-20 Term 3 Review Of Term 2
Q-1
Complete each sentence with the correct Tense of the Verb:
a) Some festivals carnival rides.
A had
B have
C is having
b) The cheering crowd for their favourite regiment, tomorrow.
A were shouting
B had shouted
C will shout
c) The seamstress all the costumes for the festival that happened yesterday.
A is sewing
B will sew
C has sewn
Q-2
Match the words with their meanings:
Q-3
Punctuate the following sentences:
a) The hausa people settled in kano over 100 years ago it is the oldest and second
largest city in western africa
b) The emirs parasol is elaborately decorated with coloured material beads and lace
c) The horsemen shouted ranka ya dede
Q-4
Insert the best Relative Pronoun into the sentences below:
a) The soldier, ___________ displayed the most power was a Dogari.
b) Each noble household ____________ had to defend the Emir was present at the festival.
c) The prayers ___________ were said to Allah were said by an imam.
Q-5
Change the following statements into questions:
a) The Nigerian Durbar festival displays the military power of each noble
household. (what)
b) This is followed by processions of horsemen to the public square in front of the
Emir’s palace, where each village group, district, and noble house, take their
allocated place. (how)
c) The festival begins with prayers outside Kano and Katsina, northern cities of
Nigeria. (where)
Q-6
Change the sentences into the Active Voice. Leave out the Subject if you think it is
not needed.
not needed.
a) The prayers were said by the imam.
b) The sideshow was performed by the Fulanis.
c) A yearly festival was held by the Emirs of Kano and Katsina.
Q-7
Underline the Phrasal Verbs:
a) The small boy looked up to the soldier who showed the best horsemanship.
b) The Emir wanted to do away with the celebrations and focus on the riders’ skills.
c) My father had to come up with money for the material so my mom could make
a costume.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Match the words with their meanings:
(i)
Q-2 Punctuate the following sentences:
(i)
a) The hausa people settled in kano over 100 years ago it is the oldest and second
largest city in western africa
(ii)
b) The emirs parasol is elaborately decorated with coloured material beads and lace
(iii)
c) The horsemen shouted ranka ya dede
Q-3 Insert the best Relative Pronoun into the sentences below:
(i)
a) The soldier, ___________ displayed the most power was a Dogari.
(ii)
b) Each noble household ____________ had to defend the Emir was present at the festival.
(iii)
c) The prayers ___________ were said to Allah were said by an imam.
Q-4 Change the following statements into questions:
(i)
a) The Nigerian Durbar festival displays the military power of each noble
household. (what)
(ii)
b) This is followed by processions of horsemen to the public square in front of the
Emir’s palace, where each village group, district, and noble house, take their
allocated place. (how)
(iii)
c) The festival begins with prayers outside Kano and Katsina, northern cities of
Nigeria. (where)
Q-5 Complete each sentence with the correct Tense of the Verb:
(i)
a) Some festivals carnival rides.
A had
B have
C is having
(ii)
b) The cheering crowd for their favourite regiment, tomorrow.
A were shouting
B had shouted
C will shout
(iii)
c) The seamstress all the costumes for the festival that happened yesterday.
A is sewing
B will sew
C has sewn
Q-6 Underline the Phrasal Verbs:
(i)
a) The small boy looked up to the soldier who showed the best horsemanship.
(ii)
b) The Emir wanted to do away with the celebrations and focus on the riders’ skills.
(iii)
c) My father had to come up with money for the material so my mom could make
a costume.
Q-7 Change the sentences into the Active Voice. Leave out the Subject if you think it is
not needed.
not needed.
(i)
a) The prayers were said by the imam.
(ii)
b) The sideshow was performed by the Fulanis.
(iii)
c) A yearly festival was held by the Emirs of Kano and Katsina.
Chapter-21 Term 3 Publishing And Publications
Q-1
Complete the following Conditional Sentences
a) If education textbooks were produced only for primary schools,
b) Unless the literary agent accepted the manuscript,
c) If the editor found errors in the manuscript,
d) If the illustrations do not meet the author’s approval,
e) Unless the radio host does not like the novel,
f) If the availability of books does not improve,
Q-2
Answer the questions.
a) Writers in Nigeria express their life experiences through …
A dance.
B drama.
C fiction.
b) Nigerians embrace a paradox by …
A living a complicated life and saying that it is easy.
B being positive in the face of negativities.
C believing they live the best life.
c) Past Nigerian literature …
A highlights the ordinary life.
B highlights the importance in ordinary life.
C highlights finding courage in ordinary life.
d) Chinua Achebe first wrote a literary work on …
A racism.
B Nigerian life.
C the discrimination of western writers.
e) Wole Soyinka wrote literary works on …
A Nigerian culture.
B the differing attitude between traditional and modern ways.
C relationships.
f) Authors in the past wrote about …
A the difficulties of life.
B running away from hardships.
C colonialism.
g) Modern authors write about …
A celebrating life.
B having freedom.
C defining your boundaries.
Q-3
Complete the following Conditional Clauses, using the information from the text:
a) If Nigerians noticed the positive events in their lives,
b) If Chinua Achebe did not notice the discrimination of Western authors,
c) If books were affordable and available,
d) If the Internet was unreliable,
e) If I owned a library,
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Complete the following Conditional Sentences
(i)
a) If education textbooks were produced only for primary schools,
(ii)
b) Unless the literary agent accepted the manuscript,
(iii)
c) If the editor found errors in the manuscript,
(iv)
d) If the illustrations do not meet the author’s approval,
(v)
e) Unless the radio host does not like the novel,
(vi)
f) If the availability of books does not improve,
Q-2 Answer the questions.
(i)
a) Writers in Nigeria express their life experiences through …
A dance.
B drama.
C fiction.
(ii)
b) Nigerians embrace a paradox by …
A living a complicated life and saying that it is easy.
B being positive in the face of negativities.
C believing they live the best life.
(iii)
c) Past Nigerian literature …
A highlights the ordinary life.
B highlights the importance in ordinary life.
C highlights finding courage in ordinary life.
(iv)
d) Chinua Achebe first wrote a literary work on …
A racism.
B Nigerian life.
C the discrimination of western writers.
(v)
e) Wole Soyinka wrote literary works on …
A Nigerian culture.
B the differing attitude between traditional and modern ways.
C relationships.
(vi)
f) Authors in the past wrote about …
A the difficulties of life.
B running away from hardships.
C colonialism.
(vii)
g) Modern authors write about …
A celebrating life.
B having freedom.
C defining your boundaries.
Q-3 Complete the following Conditional Clauses, using the information from the text:
(i)
a) If Nigerians noticed the positive events in their lives,
(ii)
b) If Chinua Achebe did not notice the discrimination of Western authors,
(iii)
c) If books were affordable and available,
(iv)
d) If the Internet was unreliable,
(v)
e) If I owned a library,
Chapter-22 Term 3 Magazine Articles
Q-1 Use the Adjuncts in the boxes to complete the sentences. In brackets after eachsentence, write if it is an Adjunct of manner, time, place, reason or frequency.
a) I will meet you ___________.
b) __________ we will buy a new fridge.
c) My brother runs __________.
d) We __________ eat plantains for dinner.
e) There is a shortage of maize ____________.
Q-2
Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
a) Questionnaires are …
A a set of written questions that are asked for a survey.
B formal questions that are asked for a survey.
C informal (casual and can use slang) questions that are asked for a survey.
D a set of multiple choice questions.
b) Interviews are …
A informal conversations that you have to gather information.
B formal conversations that you have to gather information.
C a set of written questions that you ask another person to gather information.
D articles you read to gather information.
c) Observations are …
A casually monitoring someone or something for the purpose of research.
B monitoring and noting the actions or behaviour of someone or something
for the purpose of research.
C spying on someone or something for the purpose of research.
D comments you make about someone.
d) Qualitative research …
A explores the basic reasons, opinions and motivations into a problem.
B develops a hypothesis.
C is the systematic investigation of observable events using mathematical
techniques.
D determines the extent of the problem.
e) Quantitative research …
A explores the basic reasons, opinions and motivations into a problem.
B develops a hypothesis.
C is the systematic investigation of observable events using mathematical
techniques.
D includes observations.
f) The article on Aliko Dangote used …
A investigation driven research.
B purpose driven research.
C a questionnaire.
D qualitative research.
Q-3 Use the Adjuncts in the boxes to complete the sentences. In brackets after eachsentence, write if it is an Adjunct of manner, time, place, reason or frequency.
a) I will meet you ___________.
b) __________ we will buy a new fridge.
c) My brother runs __________.
d) We __________ eat plantains for dinner.
e) There is a shortage of maize ____________.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
(i)
a) Questionnaires are …
A a set of written questions that are asked for a survey.
B formal questions that are asked for a survey.
C informal (casual and can use slang) questions that are asked for a survey.
D a set of multiple choice questions.
(ii)
b) Interviews are …
A informal conversations that you have to gather information.
B formal conversations that you have to gather information.
C a set of written questions that you ask another person to gather information.
D articles you read to gather information.
(iii)
c) Observations are …
A casually monitoring someone or something for the purpose of research.
B monitoring and noting the actions or behaviour of someone or something
for the purpose of research.
C spying on someone or something for the purpose of research.
D comments you make about someone.
(iv)
d) Qualitative research …
A explores the basic reasons, opinions and motivations into a problem.
B develops a hypothesis.
C is the systematic investigation of observable events using mathematical
techniques.
D determines the extent of the problem.
(v)
e) Quantitative research …
A explores the basic reasons, opinions and motivations into a problem.
B develops a hypothesis.
C is the systematic investigation of observable events using mathematical
techniques.
D includes observations.
(vi)
f) The article on Aliko Dangote used …
A investigation driven research.
B purpose driven research.
C a questionnaire.
D qualitative research.
Q-2 Use the Adjuncts in the boxes to complete the sentences. In brackets after eachsentence, write if it is an Adjunct of manner, time, place, reason or frequency.
(i)
a) I will meet you ___________.
(ii)
b) __________ we will buy a new fridge.
(iii)
c) My brother runs __________.
(iv)
d) We __________ eat plantains for dinner.
(v)
e) There is a shortage of maize ____________.
Chapter-23 Term 3 Different Points Of View
Q-1
The Verb in each sentence is incorrect. Find it and write the sentence correctly.
a) The governing party overthrow the army.
b) Nigerian people wants unity, peace and freedom in their land.
c) Army officers forces power over the weaker rivals.
d) During the military reigns Nigeria were dependent on exporting oil.
e) Coups is cause by instability and dissatisfaction.
f) Today, Nigeria celebrate its democracy.
g) Elections gives the people a chance to votes for the best leader.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Verb in each sentence is incorrect. Find it and write the sentence correctly.
(i)
a) The governing party overthrow the army.
(ii)
b) Nigerian people wants unity, peace and freedom in their land.
(iii)
c) Army officers forces power over the weaker rivals.
(iv)
d) During the military reigns Nigeria were dependent on exporting oil.
(v)
e) Coups is cause by instability and dissatisfaction.
(vi)
f) Today, Nigeria celebrate its democracy.
(vii)
g) Elections gives the people a chance to votes for the best leader.
Chapter-24 Term 3 The World Of Banking
Q-1
Compare the types of banks.
Q-2
Choose the best option to complete the sentences:
a) Britain set up the first bank in Nigeria because …
A it would make trade easier.
B they could own another currency, the Nigerian pound, which would make
them wealthier.
C it would help Nigerians.
D they felt guilty about being colonialists.
b) African Banking Corporation was owned by …
A Nigeria.
B Britain.
C colonials.
D Nigeria and Britain.
c) Indigenous banks refer to banks that are …
A owned by Nigerians.
B managed by Nigerians.
C owned and managed by Nigerians.
D owned by Britain and managed by Nigerians.
d) The Central Bank of Nigeria were faced with difficulties because …
A there were no proper regulations installed.
B Nigerian currency was not accepted.
C the government made it challenging.
D Nigerians, at the time, preferred cash.
e) The military decree gave control of the bank’s regulations to …
A Nigerians.
B the government.
C the Federal Executive Council.
D Britain.
f) A Synonym for regulations is …
A rules.
B law.
C both A and B.
D to keep in line.
Q-3
Now see if you can join two Syllables from Column A and Column B to make a new
word in Column C.
word in Column C.
Q-4
The definition in Column A and give one word in Column B using a Prefix.
Q-5
Using Inflectional Suffixes, change the following words into the Plural form.
Q-6
The sentences, underline two words in each sentence that can be ‘done
again’ and have the Prefix ‘re-’.
again’ and have the Prefix ‘re-’.
a) The military established regulations for banks by reading a declaration.
b) The bank opened two new branches that could invest money.
c) We learn about financial institutions so that we can insure our money.
d) Commercial banks accept deposits and use the money for investments.
Q-7
Choose the best option to complete the sentences:
a) Britain set up the first bank in Nigeria because …
A it would make trade easier.
B they could own another currency, the Nigerian pound, which would make
them wealthier.
C it would help Nigerians.
D they felt guilty about being colonialists.
b) African Banking Corporation was owned by …
A Nigeria.
B Britain.
C colonials.
D Nigeria and Britain.
c) Indigenous banks refer to banks that are …
A owned by Nigerians.
B managed by Nigerians.
C owned and managed by Nigerians.
D owned by Britain and managed by Nigerians.
d) The Central Bank of Nigeria were faced with difficulties because …
A there were no proper regulations installed.
B Nigerian currency was not accepted.
C the government made it challenging.
D Nigerians, at the time, preferred cash.
e) The military decree gave control of the bank’s regulations to …
A Nigerians.
B the government.
C the Federal Executive Council.
D Britain.
f) A Synonym for regulations is …
A rules.
B law.
C both A and B.
D to keep in line.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Compare the types of banks.
(i)
Q-2 Choose the best option to complete the sentences:
(i)
a) Britain set up the first bank in Nigeria because …
A it would make trade easier.
B they could own another currency, the Nigerian pound, which would make
them wealthier.
C it would help Nigerians.
D they felt guilty about being colonialists.
(ii)
b) African Banking Corporation was owned by …
A Nigeria.
B Britain.
C colonials.
D Nigeria and Britain.
(iii)
c) Indigenous banks refer to banks that are …
A owned by Nigerians.
B managed by Nigerians.
C owned and managed by Nigerians.
D owned by Britain and managed by Nigerians.
(iv)
d) The Central Bank of Nigeria were faced with difficulties because …
A there were no proper regulations installed.
B Nigerian currency was not accepted.
C the government made it challenging.
D Nigerians, at the time, preferred cash.
(v)
e) The military decree gave control of the bank’s regulations to …
A Nigerians.
B the government.
C the Federal Executive Council.
D Britain.
(vi)
f) A Synonym for regulations is …
A rules.
B law.
C both A and B.
D to keep in line.
Q-3 Now see if you can join two Syllables from Column A and Column B to make a new
word in Column C.
word in Column C.
(i)
Q-4 The definition in Column A and give one word in Column B using a Prefix.
(i)
Q-5 Using Inflectional Suffixes, change the following words into the Plural form.
(i)
Q-6 The sentences, underline two words in each sentence that can be ‘done
again’ and have the Prefix ‘re-’.
again’ and have the Prefix ‘re-’.
(i)
a) The military established regulations for banks by reading a declaration.
(ii)
b) The bank opened two new branches that could invest money.
(iii)
c) We learn about financial institutions so that we can insure our money.
(iv)
d) Commercial banks accept deposits and use the money for investments.
Chapter-25 Term 3 Building And Construction
Q-1
Match the contractor with the work that he does in the third column. Then, under
the ‘Order Of Work’ column, place the contractors in the correct order according to
the work they do to build a house.
the ‘Order Of Work’ column, place the contractors in the correct order according to
the work they do to build a house.
Q-2
Add a Suffix to the word to complete the following sentences:
a) Horizon__________ planks of wood are call__________ beams and vertic______ planks of wood
are called columns.
b) Concrete that contains steel bars are called reinforce_________ bars or rebars.
c) One prepare_________ concrete, by mix________ cement, sand, stone chips and water in
a cement mixer, and pour_________ in the liquid concrete into the framework.
d) When it come____ to floor________ don’t use quick wear______ finish______ in areas with
heavy foot traffic.
e) Stone is a great floor finish and is afford_______ in many countries.
f) A base_____ has many purposes depend____ on the style of house.
Q-3
State if the following are true or false. If false, correct the statement to make it true.
a) You must first check if you have a good view from your house.
b) You need to check what the soil is made up of.
c) That the weather doesn’t affect the position of the house.
d) One option is to restore an old house.
e) The best way to research is on the Internet.
f) An architect only designs houses.
g) Each area of a country has rules of how the houses should look and be built.
Q-4
Match the contractor with the work that he does in the third column. Then, under
the ‘Order Of Work’ column, place the contractors in the correct order according to
the work they do to build a house.
the ‘Order Of Work’ column, place the contractors in the correct order according to
the work they do to build a house.
Q-5
Add a Suffix to the word to complete the following sentences:
a) Horizon__________ planks of wood are call__________ beams and vertic______ planks of wood
are called columns.
b) Concrete that contains steel bars are called reinforce_________ bars or rebars.
c) One prepare_________ concrete, by mix________ cement, sand, stone chips and water in
a cement mixer, and pour_________ in the liquid concrete into the framework.
d) When it come____ to floor________ don’t use quick wear______ finish______ in areas with
heavy foot traffic.
e) Stone is a great floor finish and is afford_______ in many countries.
f) A base_____ has many purposes depend____ on the style of house.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 State if the following are true or false. If false, correct the statement to make it true.
(i)
a) You must first check if you have a good view from your house.
(ii)
b) You need to check what the soil is made up of.
(iii)
c) That the weather doesn’t affect the position of the house.
(iv)
d) One option is to restore an old house.
(v)
e) The best way to research is on the Internet.
(vi)
f) An architect only designs houses.
(vii)
g) Each area of a country has rules of how the houses should look and be built.
Q-2 Match the contractor with the work that he does in the third column. Then, under
the ‘Order Of Work’ column, place the contractors in the correct order according to
the work they do to build a house.
the ‘Order Of Work’ column, place the contractors in the correct order according to
the work they do to build a house.
(i)
Q-3 Add a Suffix to the word to complete the following sentences:
(i)
a) Horizon__________ planks of wood are call__________ beams and vertic______ planks of wood
are called columns.
(ii)
b) Concrete that contains steel bars are called reinforce_________ bars or rebars.
(iii)
c) One prepare_________ concrete, by mix________ cement, sand, stone chips and water in
a cement mixer, and pour_________ in the liquid concrete into the framework.
(iv)
d) When it come____ to floor________ don’t use quick wear______ finish______ in areas with
heavy foot traffic.
(v)
e) Stone is a great floor finish and is afford_______ in many countries.
(vi)
f) A base_____ has many purposes depend____ on the style of house.
Chapter-26 Term 3 Family Values
Q-1
Choose the correct option to answer the questions.
a) An example of a simple sentence is…
A The teachers heard the commotion and came into the room.
B I waited in the front room.
C She was dressed in the same khakhi uniform as the hordes of children who
milled around her.
b) An example of a compound sentence is…
A The teachers heard the commotion and came into the room.
B I waited in the front room.
C She was dressed in the same khakhi uniform as the hordes of children who
milled around her.
c) An example of a complex sentence is…
A The teachers heard the commotion and came into the room.
B I waited in the front room.
C She was dressed in the same khaki uniform as the hordes of children who
milled around her.
d) Was the school a primary school, a secondary school or both? Explain
your answer.
e) Did Wole know that his father was the principal of the school? Write down the
sentence that tells you this.
f) Describe the word that best describes Wole’s attitude towards his sister.
A dislike
B envy
C admiration
g) Explain why you chose the word in f.
Q-2
Underline the Verb in each sentence and then circle the Adverb that is describing
that Verb:
that Verb:
a) My father efficiently moved the furniture to my mother’s needs.
b) My brother loyally helped me with my homework for a year.
c) I creatively designed a poster on Adverbs.
d) We are very motivated to work together as a family.
e) The children respectfully interact with the grown-ups.
f) Even though we can passionately fight over an issue, we always find a compromise.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Choose the correct option to answer the questions.
(i)
a) An example of a simple sentence is…
A The teachers heard the commotion and came into the room.
B I waited in the front room.
C She was dressed in the same khakhi uniform as the hordes of children who
milled around her.
(ii)
b) An example of a compound sentence is…
A The teachers heard the commotion and came into the room.
B I waited in the front room.
C She was dressed in the same khakhi uniform as the hordes of children who
milled around her.
(iii)
c) An example of a complex sentence is…
A The teachers heard the commotion and came into the room.
B I waited in the front room.
C She was dressed in the same khaki uniform as the hordes of children who
milled around her.
(iv)
d) Was the school a primary school, a secondary school or both? Explain
your answer.
(v)
e) Did Wole know that his father was the principal of the school? Write down the
sentence that tells you this.
(vi)
f) Describe the word that best describes Wole’s attitude towards his sister.
A dislike
B envy
C admiration
(vii)
g) Explain why you chose the word in f.
Q-2 Underline the Verb in each sentence and then circle the Adverb that is describing
that Verb:
that Verb:
(i)
a) My father efficiently moved the furniture to my mother’s needs.
(ii)
b) My brother loyally helped me with my homework for a year.
(iii)
c) I creatively designed a poster on Adverbs.
(iv)
d) We are very motivated to work together as a family.
(v)
e) The children respectfully interact with the grown-ups.
(vi)
f) Even though we can passionately fight over an issue, we always find a compromise.
Chapter-27 Term 3 Hotels And Catering
Q-1
Match each extract with a Literal and Figurative meaning from the table.
Q-2 Fill in an appropriate Preposition from the word boxes to complete the followingsentences.
a) A guest found dirty washing under the bed, ___________ the fact that the room had
been cleaned.
b) ___________ the end of the week we had to start packing.
c) __________ our room is the restaurant that caters for hotel guests.
d) Each meal is presented ____________ a cover that keeps the food warm.
e) _________ trying the food I knew it was tasty.
f) __________ from the restaurant are magnificent views of the ocean.
g) _________ discovering the town we stayed in the hotel as it had a cinema, theatre
and other attractions.
h) __________ the crowd we found an angry guest.
i) __________ the fountain is a table with magazines and a small library.
j) We walked ___________ the hotel looking for our room.
Q-3
Choose the correct options.
a) A hotel manager will deal with an angry guest …
A daily
B weekly
C often.
b) When the guest is explaining why he or she is angry you must …
A look off into the distance
B yawn
C nod in understanding.
c) To show concern you could …
A frown and tilt your head slightly
B interrupt the guest with understanding
C lean towards the guest with your arms crossed.
d) ‘Hands in an open position’ means …
A clasping your hands behind your back
B clasping your hands in front of you
C putting your hands in your pockets.
e) ‘Place yourself in his or her shoes’ means …
A show empathy
B wear the guests shoes
C nod in understanding but feel angry at the guest.
g) ‘Social media’ refers to …
A telling the newspaper
B the Internet
C a virtual community.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Choose the correct options.
(i)
a) A hotel manager will deal with an angry guest …
A daily
B weekly
C often.
(ii)
b) When the guest is explaining why he or she is angry you must …
A look off into the distance
B yawn
C nod in understanding.
(iii)
c) To show concern you could …
A frown and tilt your head slightly
B interrupt the guest with understanding
C lean towards the guest with your arms crossed.
(iv)
d) ‘Hands in an open position’ means …
A clasping your hands behind your back
B clasping your hands in front of you
C putting your hands in your pockets.
(v)
e) ‘Place yourself in his or her shoes’ means …
A show empathy
B wear the guests shoes
C nod in understanding but feel angry at the guest.
(vi)
g) ‘Social media’ refers to …
A telling the newspaper
B the Internet
C a virtual community.
Q-2 Match each extract with a Literal and Figurative meaning from the table.
(i)
Q-3 Fill in an appropriate Preposition from the word boxes to complete the followingsentences.
(i)
a) A guest found dirty washing under the bed, ___________ the fact that the room had
been cleaned.
(ii)
b) ___________ the end of the week we had to start packing.
(iii)
c) __________ our room is the restaurant that caters for hotel guests.
(iv)
d) Each meal is presented ____________ a cover that keeps the food warm.
(v)
e) _________ trying the food I knew it was tasty.
(vi)
f) __________ from the restaurant are magnificent views of the ocean.
(vii)
g) _________ discovering the town we stayed in the hotel as it had a cinema, theatre
and other attractions.
(viii)
h) __________ the crowd we found an angry guest.
(ix)
i) __________ the fountain is a table with magazines and a small library.
(x)
j) We walked ___________ the hotel looking for our room.
Chapter-28 Term 3 Politics And Government
Q-1
Match the Idiom with its meaning:
Q-2
Choose the correct options.
a) Governance means …
A the actions of the government.
B the actions of the president.
C the actions of society.
b) Corruption means …
A to be dishonest.
B to have good governance.
C using public power to help the country.
c) The increase in social media is not because of …
A affordable Internet tools.
B easy Internet connection.
C bad governance.
d) Anti-corruption laws were not created because of …
A freedom of press.
B bad governance.
C social media.
e) Areas where social media has be used effectively include …
A creating free and fair elections.
B creating poverty.
C exposing the president’s salary.
f) Examples of crowdsourcing include …
A incidents of violence during the elections.
B tracking natural disasters.
C gathering information on the price of food items due to festivals.
g) President Goodluck Jonathan used social media to …
A make the youth connect to his ideals and use of technology.
B become president.
C improve his governance.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Choose the correct options.
(i)
a) Governance means …
A the actions of the government.
B the actions of the president.
C the actions of society.
(ii)
b) Corruption means …
A to be dishonest.
B to have good governance.
C using public power to help the country.
(iii)
c) The increase in social media is not because of …
A affordable Internet tools.
B easy Internet connection.
C bad governance.
(iv)
d) Anti-corruption laws were not created because of …
A freedom of press.
B bad governance.
C social media.
(v)
e) Areas where social media has be used effectively include …
A creating free and fair elections.
B creating poverty.
C exposing the president’s salary.
(vi)
f) Examples of crowdsourcing include …
A incidents of violence during the elections.
B tracking natural disasters.
C gathering information on the price of food items due to festivals.
(vii)
g) President Goodluck Jonathan used social media to …
A make the youth connect to his ideals and use of technology.
B become president.
C improve his governance.
Q-2 Match the Idiom with its meaning:
(i)
Chapter-29 Term 3 Transport
Q-1
Fill in the timeline on the history of road transport in Nigeria.
Q-2
Underline the Adjectival Phrase for each type of transport.
a) The car blared out music as it cruised along the highway.
b) The train has quite small sleeping compartments for the overnight passengers.
c) The plane destined for Rome taxied off the runway late.
d) Puttering down the narrow lane, the bus decorated with graffiti dropped off
its passengers.
e) The motorbike glittered brightly in the sun as the owner polished it.
f) A van, missing its front fender, went in for repairs.
g) Sailing on the ocean, the liner had many portholes for extra viewing.
h) The gondola ride was very pricey but really beautiful showing off the sights
of Venice.
i) The hot air balloon flying high above the city landed in a field.
j) The caravan under the blankets had not been driven for a long time.
Q-3
Choose the correct option to complete the following sentences:
a) A suitable title for this text would be …
A The History Of Transport In Nigeria
B Three Major Types Of Transport In Nigeria
C Types Of Transport In Nigeria.
b) A Summary of the first paragraph is …
A the history of transportation in Nigeria
B modes of transport in Nigeria
C past and present types of transport in Nigeria.
c) A Summary of the second paragraph is …
A history of road development
B benefits of road development
C negatives of road development.
d) A Summary of the third paragraph is …
A the history of road transportation in Nigeria
B road development study in Nigeria
C past and present types of road transport in Nigeria.
e) A Summary of the fourth paragraph is …
A Nigeria’s airways
B Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
C international airports.
f) A Summary of the fifth paragraph is …
A water transportation in Nigeria
B water transportation is slow
C water transportation and tourism.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Choose the correct option to complete the following sentences:
(i)
a) A suitable title for this text would be …
A The History Of Transport In Nigeria
B Three Major Types Of Transport In Nigeria
C Types Of Transport In Nigeria.
(ii)
b) A Summary of the first paragraph is …
A the history of transportation in Nigeria
B modes of transport in Nigeria
C past and present types of transport in Nigeria.
(iii)
c) A Summary of the second paragraph is …
A history of road development
B benefits of road development
C negatives of road development.
(iv)
d) A Summary of the third paragraph is …
A the history of road transportation in Nigeria
B road development study in Nigeria
C past and present types of road transport in Nigeria.
(v)
e) A Summary of the fourth paragraph is …
A Nigeria’s airways
B Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
C international airports.
(vi)
f) A Summary of the fifth paragraph is …
A water transportation in Nigeria
B water transportation is slow
C water transportation and tourism.
Q-2 Fill in the timeline on the history of road transport in Nigeria.
(i)
Q-3 Underline the Adjectival Phrase for each type of transport.
(i)
a) The car blared out music as it cruised along the highway.
(ii)
b) The train has quite small sleeping compartments for the overnight passengers.
(iii)
c) The plane destined for Rome taxied off the runway late.
(iv)
d) Puttering down the narrow lane, the bus decorated with graffiti dropped off
its passengers.
(v)
e) The motorbike glittered brightly in the sun as the owner polished it.
(vi)
f) A van, missing its front fender, went in for repairs.
(vii)
g) Sailing on the ocean, the liner had many portholes for extra viewing.
(viii)
h) The gondola ride was very pricey but really beautiful showing off the sights
of Venice.
(ix)
i) The hot air balloon flying high above the city landed in a field.
(x)
j) The caravan under the blankets had not been driven for a long time.