These English Language questions and answers were pulled from our book (English Language questions for JSS 1); Compiled to serve as a reference material to help teachers draw up test and exam questions faster. It could also help students assess their level of exam preparation. Each sample question includes correct answers.
Sample English Language Exam Questions and Answers
TOPIC: DETERMINERS
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
Fill in the blank space with the most appropriate option
1. There isn’t _____ dirt on the paper.
A. many
B. much
C. some
D. a
E. a few
2. There aren’t ________ books on the table.
A. any
B. few
C. lots
D. much
E. some
From the options lettered A – E, choose the word/group of words that BEST COMPLETES the gap in the following sentence.
3. There were big tropical trees on ________ side of the river.
A. such
B. all
C. any
D. both
E. either
Fill in the blank space with the most appropriate option
4. My friend asked me to drink ________ water.
A. a few
B. a little
C. few
D. many
E. plenty
TOPIC: LITERARY TERMS
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
Fill in the blank space with the most appropriate option.
1. The man is a lion. This statement is an example of a __________.
A. simile
B. mood
C. heroin
D. metaphor
E. villain
2. A person in a story, or literary work is called _________.
A. comedian
B. antagonist
C. plot
D. character
E. protagonist
3. The three types of Literature are _________.
A. story, essay and letter
B. epic, elegy and sonnet
C. poetry, drama and songs
D. drama, poetry and prose
E. dance, drama and songs
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4. The _______ idea of any piece of writing is called the theme.
A. entire
B. whole
C. basic
D. centre
E. central
5. Non-fiction in literature refers to a work that deals with ___________ life events.
A. real
B. recorded
C. past
D. imaginary
E. unseen
