Free English Language Exam Questions and Answers for SS1
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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: SPEECH
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answer from the lettered options.
1. All of the following words have the same stress pattern except _______.
A. repute
B. respond
C. scrabble
D. typhoon
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
From the options lettered A – E, choose the one that has the same vowel sound as the sound represented by the underlined letter.
2. money
A. shun
B. warm
C. norm
D. lock
E. mouth
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
The word written in capital letters has an EMPHATIC STRESS. Choose the option that best fits the sentence.
3. Falode teaches BIOLOGY in JSS I.
A. Does Falode learn Biology in JS I?
B. Does falode sing in JS I?
C. Does Falode teach Biology in JS I?
D. Does Falode teach History in JS I?
E. Did Falode teach Biology in JSS 1?
[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 that has the SAME CONSONANT sound as the given word.
4. CHURCH
A. feature
B. chauffeur
C. ocean
D. machine
E. soldier
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
5. Which of the following words have STRESS on the SECOND SYLLABLE?
A. Tomato
B. Photograph
C. Yesterday
D. Tranquil
E. Plaster
[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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Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
6. bottle
A. watch
B. cover
C. son
D. water
[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 one that has the same consonant sound as the sound represented by the underlined letter.
7. shout
A. moustache
B. match
C. witch
D. chemist
E. cheat
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
8. filth
A. worthy
B. wealthy
C. breathe
D. tithe
E. though
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
From the options lettered A to E, choose the word that rhymes with the given word.
9. account
A. mount
B. mound
C. around
D. wont
E. behind
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
From the options lettered A – D, choose the one that shows the correct stress pattern of the given word.
10. incontrovertible
A. Incontrovertible
B. inCONtrovertible
C. inconTROvertible
D. incontroVERtible
[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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