2025/2026 Ss2 first term mid term test on English Language.

1. From the word lettered A–D, choose the option that is most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word “The minister gave a CANDID reply.”

2. From the word lettered A–D, choose the option that is most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word “The students were punished for their NEGLIGENCE.”

3. From the word lettered A–D, choose the option that is most nearest in meaning to the capitalized word “The soldiers displayed great VALOUR in battle.”

4. From the word lettered A–D, choose the option that is most nearest in meaning to the capitalized word “The man was known for his AFFLUENCE.”

5. From the word lettered A–D, choose the word that represents the sound /u:/

6. From the word lettered A–D, choose the word that represents the sound /ʧ/

7. From the word lettered A–D, place the correct stress marker on the word “Education”

8. From the word lettered A–D, place the correct stress marker on the word “Celebration”

9. From the word lettered A-D, choose the option with the most appropriate interpretation. The expression “to throw in the towel” means ____?

10. From the word lettered A–D, choose the option with the most appropriate interpretation. The expression “to bite off more than one can chew” means ___?

Section B: Subjective Questions – Fill in the blank spaces below correctly.

1. Give the grammatical name of: “What he said surprised me.”__________.

2. Give the grammatical name of: “She believes that honesty pays.”__________.

3. Give the grammatical name of: “The man who won the race is my uncle.”__________.

4. Give the grammatical name of: “I stayed at home because it was raining.” __________

5. Give the grammatical name of: A tall handsome boy __________.

Section C: Theory. Read the comprehension passage below and answer the questions that follows. When Ada lost her father, life became almost unbearable. Her mother’s small stall could barely feed the family, yet Ada refused to quit school. Every morning, she would help her mother at the market before rushing to class. At night, she studied under the dim light of a lantern while her mates slept. Whenever school fees were due, she made snacks to sell to neighbours. Her teachers admired her spirit, and even classmates who once mocked her began to respect her. Through hard work and determination, Ada proved that poverty could not silence ambition

(a). Why was life difficult for Ada after her father’s death?

(b). How did Ada’s attitude affect her classmates?

(c) “…under the dim light of a lantern…” What does this suggest about Ada’s condition?

(d) What figure of speech is used in the expression “poverty could not silence ambition”?

(e) Identify the grammatical name and function of the expression “while her mates slept.”

(f) Mention two ways Ada supported her family.

g) For each of the following words, give one word or phrase that can replace it as used in the passage: (i) unbearable  (ii) mocked  (iii) ambition.