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JHS 1 English Exam Questions 2023

The document is an English language exam for JHS 1 students consisting of multiple choice and essay questions testing grammar, comprehension, and literature. It covers topics like identifying parts of speech, answering questions about a passage on peer influence, providing definitions of literary terms, and completing sentences with correct verb tenses and parts of speech. The exam is divided into three parts - Part A contains essay questions, Part B contains passage comprehension questions, and Part C covers literature with matching and short answer questions. Part D at the end is an objective/multiple choice section testing various grammar points.

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JHS 1 English Exam Questions 2023

The document is an English language exam for JHS 1 students consisting of multiple choice and essay questions testing grammar, comprehension, and literature. It covers topics like identifying parts of speech, answering questions about a passage on peer influence, providing definitions of literary terms, and completing sentences with correct verb tenses and parts of speech. The exam is divided into three parts - Part A contains essay questions, Part B contains passage comprehension questions, and Part C covers literature with matching and short answer questions. Part D at the end is an objective/multiple choice section testing various grammar points.

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DARIUS COMPLEX SCHOOL

END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATION


JUNE 2023
ENGLISH LANGUAGE – JHS ONE
Re s e a rc h a n d Kn o w le d g e a re
Th e Go ld e n Ke ys t o S u c c e s s

PART A – [30 marks]

There are two questions in this part. Answer only one (1) question. Your essay should be about 250 words.

1. Write a letter to your friend discussing two (2) major problems in your area.

2. Write a letter to your class teacher informing him of the state of hygiene in your classroom. Suggest two (2)
ways of improving hygiene in your classroom.

PART B – [30 marks]

Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

3. School is an avenue for pupils to realize their potentials. Through school, pupils are educated and given
formal training. Aside helping them to realize their potentials, the school trains pupils to be morally upright by
teaching them to be respectful, obedient and truthful.

The school is equally a place where pupils pick up other unwanted characters mostly due to peer influence. In
this case, the bad nuts negatively influence the good nuts. So, it was not surprising that Apleku and Osebo,
though were two friends, had different characters. While the former was praised by every teacher for showing
good character, the latter was always punished for wrongdoings.

One afternoon, as everyone was getting ready for lunch, something unusual happened. The loud noise, screams
and cries from the JHS1 classroom drew everyone’s attention to that very class. Osebo was on the floor
screaming and shouting while holding his leg. His colleagues and the teachers around tried to help him get on
his feet, but this yielded no positive results. Osebo had broken his left ankle. The pain was so much that he
could not cease screaming. After further interrogations, it was discovered that Osebo twisted his left ankle when
he tried the famous “bg33dz3” dance.

For days, Osebo could not go to school. Not only did he miss classes, his parents spent a lot of money in
treating his injury. Pupils must make it a habit to shun bad company and stick to their books. Teachers and
parents must also advise pupils on the consequences of following bad peers.

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a. Name two moral values pupils learn from school.
b. (i) Which of the two characters was mostly praised by every teacher?
(ii) What was the main cause of Osebo’s fall?
c. What two things did Osebo do to show that he was in pain?
d. (i) What part of speech is “but” as used in the third paragraph?
(ii) Explain in your own words, the expression the bad nuts negatively influence the good nuts.
e. According to the passage, in what two ways did Osebo’s behaviour affect him and his family negatively?
f. For each of the following words, give another word or phrase that means the same and can fit into the
passage.
i. potentials
ii. unwanted
iii. praised
iv. colleagues
v. consequences

4. PART C – LITERATURE [10 marks]

Provide simple answers to the following questions.

a. A piece of writing structured in chapters and units is termed


……………………………………………………..
b. Writings on gravestones are called
……………………………………………………………………………….
c. A song meant to sooth babies is termed as
……………………………………………………………………….
d. Stories that contain moral lessons and are full of animal characters are called
…………………………………...
e. The main aspects of literature are prose, poem and
………………………………………………………………
f. A piece of writing structured in lines and stanzas is called
……………………………………………………….

Use the extract below to answer questions g – j

I have wished a bird would fly away


And not sing by my house all day

Have clapped my hands at him from the door


When it seemed as if I could bear no more
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g. What literary piece is extract above? ……………………………………………………………………………

h. What is the title of the literary piece which contains the extract
above? .................................................................

i. Who is the author of the literary piece above?


…………………………………………………………………….

j. Write the rhyme scheme of the extract above


……………………………………………………………………

End of paper 2
OBJECTIVE TEST
[30 marks]

1. Of the pupils in class, Ama is ……………………………………………………………


A. pretty B. prettiest C. the prettier D. the prettiest

2. You need not go home alone ………………………………………., you?


A. needn’t B. needs C. need D. needed

3. Which of …………………………. pens are yours?


A. this B. these C. that D. them

4. Aba was the woman ………………………………………… paid the money.


A. that B. whom C. who D. whose

5. That is the dog ………………………………………………… leg got broken.


A. that B. whom C. who D. whose

6. Miss Quartey didn’t ……………………………………………………………… Ga.


A. understand B. understands C. understood D. understanding

7. Mabel doesn’t ………………………………………………………….. mathematics.


A. likes B. liked C. like D. liking

8. I did …………………………………………………………. him yesterday.


A. meet B. met C. meeting D. mut

9. Didn’t the headmaster ……………………………………….. you before leaving?


A. saw B. see C. seeing D. seen

10. I think I have …………………………………………… you before.


A. saw B. see C. seeing D. seen

11. He is a friend of …………………………………………………………………


A. you B. your C. yours D my

12. Mum and …………………………………………………… went to market yesterday.


A. I B. me C. mine D. my

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13. You should not play toys, ………………………………………………………. you?
A. shouldn’t B. shall C. is D. should

14. The two brothers love ………………………………………………………………


A. one another B. each other C. themselves D. another

15. He ended the letter …………………………………………………………………..


A. yours sincerely B. your sincerely C. your’s sincerely D. you sincerely

16. If I ………………………. you, I ……………………. him.


A. were, will call B. was, will call C. were, would called D. were, would call

17. I beat her, she …………… A. cry B. cried C. cries D. crying

18. I have a pen, ………………………………………. ?


A. haven’t I B. don’t I C. isn’t it D. doesn’t I

19. The stone fell into the water with a loud ………………………………………………………….
A. noise B. sound C. splash D. bang

20. My brother and friend ………………………….. at the meeting yesterday.


A. was B. is C. were D. are

21. Neither Kwame nor his brothers ………………………… a movie to the end.
A. watch B. watches C. watching D. have watched

22. Asamoah visited mum and ………………………………………………………………


A. I B. we C. they D. me

23. This amount is all …………………………………………………. I have.


A. what B. that C. so D. of

24. Mansa goes to school …………………………………………………… foot.


A. by B. with C. on D. around

25. A basket of apples ……………………………. in the room.


A. are B. is C. have been D. were

26. …………………………… pens are not mine.


A. Them B. This C. That D. Those

27. The books are on the table, …………………………………………?


A. isn’t it B. aren’t they C. aren’t it D. haven’t they

28. Abigail is my …………………………… sister


A. oldest B. younger C. big D. small

29. He bought ……………………………………………. glasses.


A. silver old Ghanaian reading B. Ghanaian old reading silver
C. old Ghanaian reading silver D. old Ghanaian silver reading

30. She is one of Aba’s …………………………………………………………………………


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A. sister-in-law B. sister-in-laws C. sisters-in-laws D. sisters-in-law

ADMISSION IN PROGRESS FROM CRECHE TO JHS 2


CALL: 0559442752 / 0261801027
End of Paper
Cheers!

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The phrase "the bad nuts negatively influence the good nuts" refers to the idea that negative peer pressure can corrupt students who otherwise exhibit good behavior. This is exemplified in the passage by how pupils like Osebo adopt undesirable behaviors through association with peers who engage in mischief, contrasting with his friend Apleku, who remains unaffected due to his strong character .

Osebo's behavior negatively affected him by causing a physical injury that kept him out of school, impacting his education. It also burdened his family financially due to the medical expenses required to treat his broken ankle .

To improve classroom hygiene, the text suggests writing a letter to a class teacher to inform them of the situation and proposing two specific ways to address the hygiene issues. While the exact suggestions are not detailed in the provided sources, this framework encourages pupil involvement in problem-solving .

Osebo's injury from attempting a risky dance illustrates the broader theme of adolescent risk-taking driven by peer influence and the desire for social acceptance. It highlights the need for adolescents to balance social pressures with safety considerations and the potential consequences of yielding to risky behavior, serving as a cautionary tale for both students and their guardians .

The passage illustrates peer influence by highlighting the contrasting behaviors of two friends, Apleku and Osebo. Apleku is praised for good character, while Osebo is punished for misbehavior resulting from peer influence, as demonstrated by his injury from attempting a risky dance under peer pressure. This negatively impacts both his academic life and family expenses due to medical treatment .

The author likely emphasizes moral values alongside academics to underline the school's role in holistic student development, preparing them for both professional success and ethical living. By fostering an environment where moral instruction complements academic learning, schools can cultivate responsible citizens equipped with both knowledge and integrity, addressing societal needs for ethical leadership .

School contributes to personal growth by instilling moral values and promoting social integration through structured education. Academically, it provides formal training essential for unlocking pupils' potential. The text highlights this dual contribution by contrasting students' behavior affected by academic engagement versus peer pressure, showcasing the multifaceted role schools play .

Parents and teachers can learn the importance of vigilant supervision and proactive guidance to prevent negative peer influences on students. By advising pupils against joining bad company and emphasizing the consequences of poor choices, they can reinforce positive behavior and support students like Apleku in maintaining good character, while helping students like Osebo avoid costly mistakes .

School helps pupils realize their potential through formal education and training. It also plays a significant role in developing moral values by teaching respect, obedience, and truthfulness. However, it also exposes them to negative influences, as seen in the case of Osebo, who was negatively influenced by peers .

The school serves a dual role in character formation by promoting positive values such as respect, obedience, and truthfulness, while also exposing pupils to negative influences through peer interactions. This dual role is illustrated by how pupils like Apleku thrive under the school's positive training, while others like Osebo succumb to negative peer influences, illustrating the complex environment school presents for character development .

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