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PRIMARY 6 ENGLISH STUDIES
THIRD TERM EXAMINATION
| Academic Session: __________________________ | Date: __________________________ |
| Name: ____________________________________ | Class: Primary 6 (Basic 6) |
| Subject: English Studies | Term: Third Term |
| Written Examination Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Total Marks: 60 Marks |
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Answer all questions.
- Read each question carefully before answering.
- Choose only one answer where options are given.
- Write neatly in the spaces provided.
- Use correct spelling and punctuation.
- Check your work before submitting your paper.
Oral/Reading Assessment: About 5 minutes per pupil.
SECTION A: READING AND COMPREHENSION — 10 MARKS
Read the passage carefully and answer Questions 1–5.
HARD WORK AND SUCCESS
Hard work is important for success. A hardworking pupil listens carefully in class, completes assignments and studies regularly. Such a pupil also asks questions when something is not clear and uses time wisely.
Success may not come immediately, but steady effort often brings good results. Pupils who remain focused and refuse to give up are more likely to improve in their studies. Hard work, patience and determination can help a learner reach important goals.
1. What is important for success?
2. What does a hardworking pupil do in class?
3. What should a pupil do when something is not clear?
4. What often brings good results?
5. Mention one quality, apart from hard work, that can help a learner reach important goals.
SECTION B: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS — 20 MARKS
Choose the correct answer.
6. A verbal report is __________.
7. Which of these is an electronic message?
8. The comparative form of “carefully” is __________.
9. A biography is __________.
10. An autobiography is written __________.
11. Complete: If it rains, we __________ indoors.
12. Ada lives __________ Abuja.
13. We met __________ the school gate.
14. A debate is a formal discussion in which people speak __________ a topic.
15. “Look after” means __________.
16. “Give up” means __________.
17. Which of these is an indefinite pronoun?
18. The plural of “child” is __________.
19. Which punctuation mark ends a question?
20. Which punctuation mark is used before a list?
21. The past tense of “write” is __________.
22. The passive form of “Tunde washed the car” is __________.
23. The word formed by adding a prefix to “happy” to make its opposite is __________.
24. A narrative composition __________.
25. A valedictory speech is mainly a __________ speech.
SECTION C: LANGUAGE AND SPEECH WORK — 15 MARKS
Answer each question in the space provided.
26. Give a synonym for happy:
27. Give the opposite of strong:
28. What does a piece of cake mean?
29. Give the superlative form of fast:
30. Give the comparative form of hard:
31. Complete with a suitable preposition: The books are the bag.
32. Complete with an indefinite pronoun: was late.
33. Give the plural of chair:
34. Punctuate correctly: where are you going
35. Punctuate correctly: Ada bought rice beans and yam
36. Arrange correctly: football / plays / Chika / daily
37. Change to passive voice: The teacher praised Ada.
38. Change to reported speech: John said, “I am ready.”
39. Correct the sentence: He go to school yesterday.
40. Complete: If I were the class captain, I would .
SECTION D: WRITTEN / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS — 10 MARKS
41. Mention two good interview behaviours. (2 marks)
a.
b.
42. Give one reason for and one reason against allowing mobile phones in school. (2 marks)
For:
Against:
43. Write a short text message to your parent telling him or her what time your lesson ends today. (2 marks)
44. Write a short composition of about five sentences on My Primary School Experience. Your writing should have a clear beginning, sensible ideas and a suitable ending. (4 marks)
SECTION E: ORAL ENGLISH AND READING — 5 MARKS
Teacher-administered. Award 1 mark for each satisfactory response.
45. Pronounce the word communication clearly.
46. Pronounce the word environment clearly.
47. Pronounce important with suitable word stress.
48. Read with suitable rising intonation: “Are you ready?”
49. Read with suitable falling intonation: “I am ready.”
SCORE SUMMARY
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| A — Reading and Comprehension | 10 |
| B — Objective Questions | 20 |
| C — Language and Speech Work | 15 |
| D — Written / Structured Questions | 10 |
| E — Oral English and Reading | 5 |
| Total | 60 |
Pupil’s Score: ______ / 60
Percentage: ______ %
Teacher’s Remark:
Teacher’s Signature: __________________________ Date: __________________