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SECTION SCORE MARKER I This test is divided into THREE
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II INITIALS
A 2 Make sure that you read the directions
B before you start to work on any section.
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3 Write all your answers in this test
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For each part of the test, there will be a different set of instructions.
Read the instructions carefully before attempting to answer the
questions.
Work carefully but do not spend too much time on any question.
SECTIONI - GRAMMARSKILLS
A.
Complete the sentences by changing the nouns in brackets to the plural form'
Now do these:
Complete the sentences by choosing the correct pronoun from the brackets'
Now do these:
Write the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the following sentences.
Now do these:
9. The ball was with such force it sailed out of the ground
(strike)
write the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the following sentences.
Now do these:
Write the correct form of the adverb in brackets to complete the following sentences.
Now do these:
15. The judges will choose the student who performs of the
five finalists. (good)
Combine EACH pair of sentences into ONE sentence by using the MOST suitable
conjunction from the list below.
Now do these:
17. The driver was asked to move his car. The ambulance could get to the crash scene.
G.
EXAMPLE: Standing opposite the store was a large and noisy crowd
Now do these:
18. As she walked into the room, the noise decreased and then suddenly died out
lg. The excuse which he gave the teacher this moming was beyond belief'
H.
Now do these:
20. Lynn asked ifl wanted to see the prize she won'
22. The secretary informed us that she did not think Mr. Lee was available then.
A.
In EACII of the following sentences there is a word underlined. For EACII underlined
word, write another word that is similar in meaning.
Now do these:
23. Her greatest ambition is to compete in the Olympic Games one day
24. The fireman was awarded a medal for his gallantry in rescuing the trapped child.
B.
In the spaces below, write the APPROPRIATE form of the word in GAPITAL LETTERS
to correctly complete EACH sentence. Remember to spell correctly.
27. DISCONNECT Persons who {id not pay their bills were worried about possible
Underline the word in the brackets that correctly completes EACII sentence.
EXAMPLE: Everyone admired the (site / sight) for the new stadium.
Now do these:
30. Before leaving for the examination, make swe that you have all your
(stationery / stationary).
Insert the TWO missing punctuation marks to correctly complete EACH of the following
sentences. YOU DO NOT NEED TO REWRITE YOUR SENTENCE.
Now do these:
Read the passage below carefully, then answer the questions that are based on it. use
complete sentences, correct grammar and spelling.
l0 A closer look at both the porpoise and the dolphin's teeth, would
show that the former's teeth are flat at the bottom and are used to
grab the small fish they eat. Then they swallow the frsh whole' The
dolphin's teeth on the other hand, look like the bottoms of icecream
cones. They eat much the same food as porpoises, and they don't
l5 chew their food either.
36. Write TWO ways in which porpoises and dolphins are similar'
38. State THREE differences between the dolphin and the porpoise'
39. (a) Based on the passage, which animal is likely to be more dangerous to encounter?
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Readthepoembelowcarefullyandanswerthequestionsthatrrebasedonit.Usecomplete
sentences' correct grammar and spelling'
It was a daY
All blue and lifting white'
When I went into the fields with Frank
To fly my kite'
Shivering there
In that fine air
As we below shivered with delight
20 And fear.
John Freernan
Adapted
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44. What do the words "the blue" and "the white- in lines 13 and 14 refer to?
4s. (a) state the TWO different feelings experienced by Frank and the writer while
flying the kite.
Study carefully the advertisement below and answer the questions based on it. Use complete
sentences, correct grammar and spelling.
CHEAPBOOKS
At TIIE BEST BOOKSTORE
Affordable books for children to take home and treasure'
. enjoy reading
. colour their books
. discover new worlds
. begin a personal librarY
46. According to the advertisement, what are THREE benefits children catr get from buying
books?
47. Besides offering the new books, what is being done by the bookstore to encourage
children to buy books there?
48. Why are the words "NEW' and "FREE' written in capitals in the advertisement?
49. What are TWO ways of contacting the bookstore mentioned in the advertisement?
s0. (a) State what other information is needed in the advertisement to allow customers
to "come in".
END OFTEST
IF YOU F'INISH BEF'ORE TIME IS CALLED YOU MAY CHECK YOUR WORK
BEFORE HAI\DING IN YOUR PAPER.
The Council has made every efort lo trace copyright holders. Ilowever, if any have been
inadvertently overlooked, or any material has been incorrectly acknowledged, CXC will be
pleased to correct thk at lhe eattiest opportunily.
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