1st Test on English Language JSS1

Fill in the blank spaces with the correct options

1. Emeka has been admitted ----- the university

2. The lesson has been put ------- till next week

3. I can tell you the answer -------

4. Anini was a ------ armed robber

5. We have not arrived ------ any decision on the matter

6. The Governor gave two million naira to all schools, didn't he? -----

7. It is very brave of him to fight that bully all -----

8. The tea was ------ for me to drink

9. After falling into the river, they took a long time to clean ------ up

Write down the word opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters

10. The school will soon move to it's PERMANENT site

11. Since the accused pleaded GUILTY,the judge insisted that he should be locked up

12. The old man was not CRUEL to his son

13. The pilot told the passengers to FASTEN their belts

Choose the option that contains the given phonetic symbol

14. /e/

15./a:/

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follows.

It is proper to show appreciation for any good thing done to you by others. You may receive a gift or service from someone whether in moment of need or not. Whatever the SITUATION, you should not fail to appreciate any good thing you enjoy from others. You may receive a cash present, you may be helped to cross the road, locate a particular place or to do something you don't know how to do. Even if the object given or the assistance rendered is lower than you expected, the love behind the giving should be appreciated. "Thank you" is a very simple and a good expression which many people find difficult to say.

QUESTIONS

1. According to the passage, what should we be appreciative for?

2. What is the simple and good expression that many people find difficult to say?

3. Mention two assistance that can be rendered to one by others according to the passage?

4. When a gift given to you is lower than expected, what is the major thing to appreciate the giver for?

5. This passage is teaching us about what?

12. The old man was not CRUEL to his son