New English language Mid term test for JSS2

Complete each sentence with the appropriate option

1. The phones were sold ____ at a very cheap rates

2. The receptionist took me round and ____ me all the vacant room

3. The most successful students are the ____ who do not miss classes

4. ____ the trader was busy attending to other customers, the man made away with the goods

5. Each of the boys ____ a book and a pencil

LITERATURE

6. Texts that are created from the writers imagination and is not a real story is called _____

7. _____ is an example of a fiction

8. The story of a person written by another person is called _____

9. ____ is an example of non-fiction

10. The main character in a novel is called _____

THEORY

Reading comprehension

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Okonkwo wanted to ask his son why he was so anxious to see his mother back from market; why he had to wait outside the compound with eerie shadows instead of sitting in the cosiness of their sitting room. But he knew the questions were needless. The answer was just too obvious. Chuka was hungry. The boy was not to be blamed for being anxious. Hunger is nobody's friend. So he remained silent. Soon again he beçame lost in thought. Chuka stood at the door looking at him. 'Papa what are you thinking about?' The boy cut through his thoughts. He had forgotten that the boy was in the room. He steered his gaze to the boy. Chuka was only thirteen but had the wisdom of an adult. It never ceased to astonish Okonkwo whenever the boy displayed those rare traits. He was a precocious child, obedient and humble. He never ceased to observe things that happen around him. 'My son, there is so much to think about .....' Okonkwo said, ' why do you always think? For the past days I've been watching you. You have been thinking.'

a. What was the reason for Chuku being anxious?

b. In what way did Chuku show that he had the wisdom and understanding of an adult?

c. Why was Okonkwo oblivious of the fact that Chuka was standing at the door looking at him.

d. Quote a phrase from the passage that suggests it may already be late in the evening

e. What do you learn about the character of Chuka and Okonkwo from this extract?

5. Each of the boys ____ a book and a pencil