SS1-3 First Term English Exam questions & Mid Term Assignment for Academic Session

SS1-3 English first term exam questions and mid-term assignments covering phonetics, grammar, literature, and creative writing for SS1-3. Includes theory questions, verb forms, and literature analysis.

SS3 English Language Examination

Section One: Phonetic Symbols

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol:

1. /æ/ A) Early B) Dragon C) Bread D) Card
2. /ə/ A) Pence B) Abuse C) Cat D) Refer
3. /b/ A) Womb B) Doubt C) Public D) Thumb
4. /l/ A) Calm B) Lamb C) Could D) Salmon
5. /k/ A) Cane B) Chain C) Knight D) Knife
6. /ð/ A) Northern B) Bath C) Healthy D) Teeth
7. /ŋ/ A) Tongue B) Gone C) Fan D) Wind
8. /g/ A) Biology B) Sing C) Good D) Sign
9. /u:/ A) Book B) Choke C) Put D) Rude
10. /S/ A) Chalet B) Chronic C) Church D) Source

Read Also: SS3 First Term English Mock Examination- Complete Exam Past Questions 

Section Two: Sentence Completion

Choose the option that most appropriately completes each sentence:

1. ____________ are not allowed into the premises. A) Passer’s by B) Passers’ by C) Passers by’s D) Passers by
2. The man could not simply bring himself ____________ up all he had worked and lived for. A) Giving B) To be giving C) To giving D) To give
3. Bisi is a girl who can be relied ____________ A) in B) onto C) out D) upon
4. The armed robbers ______ every room in the bank to look for money. A) explored B) ransacked C) raked D) swept
5. The discontented men _______ up trouble among the workers. A) Starred B) Steered C) Stirred D) Started
6. I was looking forward to ______ from you. A) hear B) be hearing C) have heard D) hearing
7. We have waited for too long; it’s high time we ______ A) have left B) leave C) left D) had left
8. I don’t believe Banjul is far from here; it must be ten kilometres, ________ A) more and less B) more or less C) more than less D) less or more
9. You should not blame me; it is no fault of _______ A) me B) I C) my D) mine
10. Jumai lives in a small street ______ Muritala Muhammed Way. A) in B) off C) from D) for

Section Three: Verb Forms

Fill in the sentences with the correct form of verb:

1. I found that my dog…………………… sick.
2. The robber confessed that he …………………………. (rob) the bank.
3. He was so shocked that he ……………………….. scarcely stand.
4. He said that I …………………………… a good student.
5. No one could understand how the prisoner ………………………….. (escape) from the prison.
6. Italy declared war that she ……………………….. (extend) her empire.
7. The essay is so difficult that I ……………………… not comprehend it.
8. His health________ (improve) since he left the city.
9. Rahul (play)__________________ here for a long time now.
10. Shreya (spoke)_____________about this for a long time now.

Theory Questions (Answer 3 only)

Question 1: Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause:

• Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.
• Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.
• While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon eating potato chips.
• Students who fail to show up for the Regents’ test must enroll in the Regents’ remediation courses.
• When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.

Question 2: Differentiate between a noun phrase and a noun clause. State five functions of noun phrases and clauses.

Question 3: Identify the intonation patterns of the following:

• Is that John over there?
• You know it as well as I do.
• This room is more expensive than that one.
• Do you know John, dear?
• Let’s have a party on Friday.
• Is Bruce going to ring Mary up?
• No, he’s telephoning another girl.
• What’s Mr. Steele putting on?
• Can you tell me the time?
• You’re married, aren’t you?

Question 4: Identify the functions of the underlined noun phrases or clauses:

• Those athletes are my source of inspiration.
• That old dog barked all night.
• She is the best manager this company has ever had.
• We consider our puppy our baby.
• The child drew his mother a picture.

Question 5: Correctly stress the following words: Education, Amalgamation, Cooperation, Decision, Conclusion, Vision.

Mid-Term Assignments by Grade Level

SS1 English Language Assignment

Assignment 1:

1. Mention and explain types of sentences according to structure
2. Mention and explain types of sentences according to functions
3. Mention and correctly stress five words of five syllables
4. Differentiate between regular and irregular verbs with examples
5. Define the following figures of speech: Oxymoron, Metaphor, Irony, Hyperbole, Personification, Synecdoche, Paradox, Pun, Simile, Alliteration

Assignment 2:

1. Define and make a sentence with each of the following: (a) been/being (b) lose/loose (c) cite/site/sight (d) its/it’s (e) advise/advice (f) junction/juncture (g) whose/who’s
2. Your father has just built a new house for the family. Write a letter to your elder brother who lives abroad, describing the new house and the prestige it has accorded your family.
3. Mention and explain any ten words associated with journalism.

SS2  English Language Assignment

Assignment 1:

1. Write and correctly stress ten words of five syllables
2. Define adverb/adverbial phrases and give five examples of adverbial phrases in sentences
3. Differentiate between adjectival phrases and clauses with three examples for each
4. Explain what a phrasal verb is and make sentences with any five phrasal verbs
5. Give ten examples of rhyming words

Assignment 2:

1. Using cardboard, design a vocabulary of colours and label them appropriately
2. Differentiate between tone and purpose in writing
3. Create any poem of your choice and identify the purpose and tone of your poem

SS3 English Language Assignment

Assignment 1:

1. Give ten examples of words with the schwa sound
2. Explain weak syllables and their implications on stress
3. Mention and explain types of sentences according to structure
4. Mention and explain types of sentences according to functions
5. Define adjuncts and state their functions

Assignment 2:

1. Independence Day was celebrated in your school. District Magistrate, Ms. Joy Parker was the Chief Guest. Write a report on the function in 250–300 words describing all the activities that took place. You are Head boy/Head girl.
2. Identify ten American spellings of words as opposed to British spelling of words
3. Using pictures on cardboard, design a vocabulary of law and order; and label them appropriately

Literature Mid-Term Assignments

SS3 Literature Assignment

Write on the following elements of drama: Dialogue, Action, Comic relief, Soliloquy, Aside, Suspense, Prologue, Epilogue, Conflict, Protagonist, Antagonist, Tragic character, Comic character, Hero, Heroine, Villain, Prompter, Stage manager, Props manager, Denouement, Props, Climax, Anticlimax, Dramatic irony, Casts, Hubris, Stage, Producer, Director, Resolution

SS3 Literature Assignment

1. Identify and discuss two themes in “Raider of the Treasure Trove” by Lade Wosornu
2. Give a critical analysis of the poem “The Government Driver on his Retirement” by Onu Chibuike
3. Discuss the poetic devices adopted in “Journey of Magi” by T.S. Elliot

SS3 Literature Assignment

1. Give a meticulous analysis of acts IV and V of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare
2. Discuss the themes in the Drama text sighted above