GOD IS KING GROUP OF SCHOOLS UTE-OWERRE, IKA NORTH EAST LGA DELTA STATE
1st TERM 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION
SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
CLASS: JSS 1
SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
1. A noun that refers to a specific person, place, or thing is called a: A) Common noun
B) Abstract noun C) Proper noun D) Countable noun
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of noun? A) Collective noun B) Abstract noun
C) Pronoun D) Proper noun
3. The noun 'happiness' is an example of a(n):
A) Proper noun B) Countable noun C) Abstract noun D) Common noun
4. What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence? A) To name a person B) To replace a noun C) To describe an action
D) To show possession
5. In the sentence “John is a boy. He is in the class,” the word “He” is a: A) Verb B) Adjective
C) Pronoun D) Adverb
6. The word “They” is a pronoun that stands for: A) Masculine gender B) Feminine gender
C) Neuter gender D) Both masculine and feminine gender
7. Which of these pronouns is first person singular? A) We B) I C) You D) They
8. Which part of speech is used to modify a noun or pronoun? A) Adverb B) Adjective
C) Verb D) Noun
9. The word “quickly” in the sentence “She ran quickly” is an example of a(n): A) Adverb of time B) Adverb of place C)
Adverb of manner
D) Adjective
10. Which of these is an adverb of time?
A) Inside B) Yesterday C) Quickly D) Very
11. What type of adjective is used to indicate the order of things? A) Adjective of number
B) Adjective of quality C) Proper adjective
D) Ordinal adjective
12. Which of the following is a collective noun? A) Sheep B) Flock C) House D) River
13. A narrative essay is a type of essay where the writer: A) Describes a person or place
B) Argues a point C) Tells a story D) Explains a process
14. A descriptive essay focuses on: A) Arguing a point B) Telling a story C) Describing something or someone D)
Explaining a process
15. Which genre of literature involves characters and dialogue presented through performance? A) Poetry B) Drama C)
Prose
D) Epic
16. Which of the following is NOT a function of literature? A) It entertains and informs
B) It educates and develops the mind
C) It focuses solely on facts and data
D) It preserves culture and tradition
17. Oral literature is: A) A type of literature passed down by word of mouth B) Written poems and novels C) A type of
dance performance D) Literature that is read out loud in public places
18. A mime is: A) A type of play with musical lyrics B) A performance without speech
C) A form of oral literature D) A poem sung in public
19. What is the spelling symbol for the long vowel /i:/? A) ay B) ee C) ai D) ae
20. Which of the following is a short vowel sound? A) /I/ B) /e/ C) /u:/ D) /o:/
SECTION B: THEORY
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER NUMBER ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
1. Write a narrative essay on “My Last Holiday” in NOT less than 200 words. (20 Marks)
2. Define and explain the following types of nouns with examples:
Collective noun, Abstract noun, Proper noun, and Common noun. (10 Marks)
3. What are pronouns? List and explain three types of pronouns with suitable examples for each. (10 Marks)
4. What is an adjective? Differentiate between Adjective of Quality and Adjective of Number. Provide examples of each.
(10 Marks)
5. Explain three purposes of literature in society. How does literature contribute to the development of an individual and
society?
(10 Marks)
Que Téngas Suerte!
GIKGOS
