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Jss2 English

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THE OPTIONS LETTERED A-D, CHOOSE
THE WORDSTHAT ARE OPPOSITE IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORDS.

[Link] speaks fo reign language (a) correct (b) native (c) normal (d) proper

[Link] girl frequently has severe headache (a) always (b) gently (c) often ( d) seldom

[Link] farmer plant ed some crops last season (a) cut (b) sold (c) harvested (d)
uprooted

[Link] is evidence of wealth in John’s carriage (a) affluence (b) corruption


( c ) l u x u r y ( d ) poverty

[Link] people thought that the man would be convicted but surprisingly he
was________(a)acquitted (b) paraded (c) pardoned (d) released

CHOOSE THE WORD THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED


WORDS FROM THE OPTIONS BELOW;

[Link] state government had agreed to liberate the prisoners (a) annoyed (b)
c o n t e n t e d ( c ) free (d) qualify

[Link] devas tation caused by the earthquake was shocking (a) embarrass ment (b)
dilapidation(c) destruction (d) devaluation

[Link] king ru les his territory well (a) encourages (b) governs (c) holds (d) watches.

[Link] have evi dence to hold the man (a) clue (b) conviction (c) proof (d) guaran tee

[Link] principal held a brief meeting with the staff. (a) detail (b) long (c) short (d) public

CHOOSE THE LETTERS THAT REPRESENT THE CORRECT PART OF SPEEC


H F R O M T H E OPTIONS BELOW,

[Link] and Maro are good friends (a) verb (b) adjective (c) preposition (d) conjunction

[Link] sang beautifully yesterday (a) verb (b) adjective (c) adverb (d) preposition

13. The children swept the room themselves (a) verb (b) adjective (c) noun (d) pronoun

14. The book is under the table (a) adjective (b) conjunction (c) preposition

15. He did the job quickly so that he can be paid (a) adverb (b) verb (c) adjective (d) conjunction

CHOOSE FROM THE OPTIONS, THE ONE THAT CONTAINS THE GIVEN PHONETIC
SYMBOL

16. /ei/ (a) bread (b) colour (c) gate (d) quest
17. /i:/ (a) pet (b) tea (c) ear (d) earth

18. /K/ (a) card (b) knight (c) knot (d) haggle

19. /f/ (a) graph (b) goal (c) pillar (d) lamp

20. /n/ (a) sign (b) column (c) hymn (d) hanger

CHOOSE FROM THE OPTIONS, THE ONE THAT IS MOST APPROPRIATE


T O C O M P L E T E T H E SENTENCE BELOW,

21. The second half of the football match will be played ________12pm (a) about (b)
at (c)below (d) off

22. The boy______won the medal is my brother (a) whom (b) who (c) whose (d) which

23. The children almost died of ________(a) taste (b) thirst (c) thirsty (d) test

24. Musa has a book, the book is _______ (a) him (b) his (c) hers (d) mine

25. Mrs. Jane like to show________ her children (a) up (b) off (c) out (d) in

Read the passage and decide which word or phrase, a, b, c, d, best fits each space.

The cause of sickness and death was largely by _26_ diseases such as tuberculosis, measles and small pox. Such
diseases can easily spread from one sufferer to another.

Victims are taken to the _27_ for treatment. Many victims are not taken for medication due to _28_ of many
families. Medical doctors would _29_ injection for patients who would be required to purchase some _30_ from
pharmacy department in the hospital premises.

A B C D
Potent Medical Communicable Hospitable
Hospital Maternity Herbalist Nurse
Opulence Sincerity Tribalism Poverty
Proscribe Apply Prescribe Administer
Herbs Drugs Concoction Nurse

Essay

Answer one question from this section

1. Write an essay on “An accident I have ever witnessed”


2. Write a letter to a friend in another school, telling him or her how you are going to spend your long
vacation.

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Writing exercises like essays and letters hold pedagogical value by fostering critical thinking, creativity, and expressive skills. They challenge learners to organize thoughts, use language creatively, and communicate ideas clearly. Furthermore, these exercises in the document, such as writing about an accident or vacation plans, encourage students to engage personally with content, enhancing learning motivation and retention .

Multiple-choice exercises are effective for teaching vocabulary and grammar as they provide structured learning and immediate feedback, helping students refine their knowledge and decision-making. The document uses such exercises to test antonyms, synonyms, parts of speech, and phonetic understanding, which reinforce learning through active choice-making and clarify common misunderstandings .

Syntax influences meaning by determining the arrangement of words to convey clear and precise ideas. The document's sentence structure exercises require selecting the correct grammatical parts to complete sentences accurately. This builds understanding of how different syntactic elements work together to produce meaningful communication, as seen in choosing correct subordinate clauses or prepositions .

Victims of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, measles, and smallpox need to be taken to medical facilities for treatment to prevent the diseases from spreading to others. These diseases are easily transmitted from one sufferer to another, making it essential to contain and treat them effectively in hospitals to protect public health .

Contextual clues are crucial for understanding new vocabulary as they offer hints regarding meaning within surrounding text. The document's exercises, which require identifying synonyms or antonyms, illustrate that considering the surrounding words and their relationships can help infer the meaning of unfamiliar terms, aiding in vocabulary expansion .

The document emphasizes the importance of correct word choice through exercises focused on selecting words nearest in meaning and choosing appropriate grammar parts. This demonstrates that precision in language ensures clarity and prevents misunderstandings, essential in effective communication, as seen in both vocabulary selection and syntactic accuracy .

The document implies a relationship where poverty limits access to healthcare. Many victims are not taken for medical treatment due to the economic constraints faced by families. This suggests that financial difficulties can prevent individuals from seeking necessary medical care, highlighting a barrier to accessing healthcare services .

In the sentence 'Ngozi sang beautifully yesterday', the word 'beautifully' functions as an adverb. It modifies the verb 'sang' by describing how Ngozi performed the action of singing .

Using antonyms in language learning, as illustrated by the document's exercises, helps enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills. It encourages learners to understand words in context and recognize nuances in meaning, which is critical for effective communication. Antonyms also aid in understanding language contrasts, fostering deeper learning and retention .

Phonetic symbols assist in understanding pronunciation by providing a standardized representation of sounds. They help learners identify specific sounds that may not directly correspond to the alphabet spelling, improving pronunciation accuracy. For example, identifying /ei/ in 'gate' within the document's exercises clarifies the pronunciation independently of expected orthography .

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