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[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]Note that Questions are based on the NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
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
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
2. There aren’t ________ books on the table.
A. any
B. few
C. lots
D. much
E. some
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
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
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is E.[/su_spoiler]
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
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
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
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
2. A person in a story, or literary work is called _________.
A. comedian
B. antagonist
C. plot
D. character
E. protagonist
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
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
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
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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
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is E.[/su_spoiler]
5. Non-fiction in literature refers to a work that deals with ___________ life events.
A. real
B. recorded
C. past
D. imaginary
E. unseen
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
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