Free English Language Exam Questions and Answers for JSS3

These Free English Language Exam Questions and Answers for JSS3 were pulled from our book ( English Language questions for JSS 3); 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.

Note that Questions are based on the NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)

Free Sample English Language Exam Questions and Answers for JSS3

TOPIC: SPEECH: VOWELS
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.

From the options lettered A – E, choose the sound that best suits the diphthong.

1. /ɔɪ/
A. employ
B. blow
C. pluck
D. plain
E. torch

See the Answer

The correct answer is A.

2. Life is becoming _______ expensive.
A. much really
B. much little
C. more much
D. much less
E. more

See the Answer

The correct answer is E.

3. /ai/
A. boy
B. join
C. load
D. bout
E. strive

See the Answer

The correct answer is D.

4. /au/
A. gown
B. laugh
C. bag
D. thought
E. want

See the Answer

The correct answer is A.

Fill in the blank space with the most appropriate option.
5. Emeka: Do not forget to tell Rosemary.
Kunle: No, ________.
A. I will
B. I won’t
C. I shall
D. I could
E. I would

See the Answer

The correct answer is B.

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TOPIC: LITERARY TERMS
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.

Fill in the blank space with the most appropriate option.
1. When a stanza consists of four lines, it is called _______.
A. tercet
B. auditory
C. dover
D. couplet
E. quatrain

See the Answer

The correct answer is E.

2. ________ can be used to produce comic effect.
A. Meiosis
B. Contrast
C. Hyperbole
D. Anticlimax
E. Euphemism

See the Answer

The correct answer is C.

3. _________ enables the poet convey his messages as well as create lasting impression on his readers’ mind.
A. Imagery
B. Stanza
C. Stage
D. Acts
E. Imaginary

See the Answer

The correct answer is A.

4. ______ is a story that has two meanings.
A. A fable
B. An epic
C. An allegory
D. A dance drama
E. Suspense

See the Answer

The correct answer is C.

5. All of the following EXCEPT_______ are elements of drama.
A. character
B. dialogue
C. audience
D. scene
E. metre

See the Answer

The correct answer is E.