SS3 First Term English Language Past Questions And Answers

Here are 20 thought-provoking questions designed to test various aspects of language proficiency. Each question is accompanied by multiple-choice options, providing a comprehensive review for students aiming to excel in their SS3 English Language examination.

 

Question:

Identify the synonym for “Ubiquitous.”

 

A) Scarce

B) Abundant

C) Hidden

D) Rare

Answer: B) Abundant

 

Question:

In the sentence “The diligent student aced the exam,” what does the word “diligent” mean?

 

A) Lazy

B) Hardworking

C) Careless

D) Uninterested

Answer: B) Hardworking

 

Question:

Choose the correct sentence:

 

A) Me and my friend went to the store.

B) My friend and me went to the store.

C) My friend and I went to the store.

D) Me went to the store with my friend.

Answer: C) My friend and I went to the store.

 

Question:

What is the plural form of “child”?

 

A) Childs

B) Children

C) Childes

D) Child’s

Answer: B) Children

 

Question:

Identify the antonym for “Pleasant.”

 

A) Joyful

B) Unpleasant

C) Happy

D) Delightful

Answer: B) Unpleasant

 

Question:

Correct the sentence: “He don’t like pizza.”

 

A) He doesn’t like pizza.

B) He not like pizza.

C) He don’t likes pizza.

D) He not likes pizza.

Answer: A) He doesn’t like pizza.

 

Question:

What part of speech is the word “swiftly” in the sentence “The cheetah ran swiftly”?

 

A) Noun

B) Adjective

C) Adverb

D) Verb

Answer: C) Adverb

 

Question:

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

 

A) She went to the store, and bought milk, bread and eggs.

B) She went to the store and bought milk bread, and eggs.

C) She went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.

D) She went to the store and bought milk bread and eggs.

Answer: C) She went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.

 

Question:

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence “The stars danced in the night sky.”

 

A) Simile

B) Metaphor

C) Hyperbole

D) Personification

Answer: D) Personification

 

Question:

What is the correct comparative form of “good”?

 

A) Gooder

B) More good

C) Better

D) Best

Answer: C) Better

 

Question:

Choose the appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence: “I love reading, _____ I find it relaxing.”

A) But

B) So

C) Or

D) Nor

Answer: A) But

 

Question:

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A) The cat chased the mouse.

B) The mouse was chased by the cat.

C) The mouse and the cat played together.

D) The cat is chasing the mouse.

Answer: B) The mouse was chased by the cat.

 

Question:

Identify the type of sentence: “Open the door, please.”

A) Declarative

B) Interrogative

C) Imperative

D) Exclamatory

Answer: C) Imperative

 

Question:

What is the plural form of “cactus”?

A) Cacti

B) Cactuses

C) Cactus

D) Cactusses

Answer: A) Cacti

 

Question:

Choose the correctly spelled word:

A) Occurence

B) Occurrence

C) Occurrance

D) Ocurrence

Answer: B) Occurrence

 

Question:

What does the acronym “NASA” stand for?

A) National Aeronautics and Space Association

B) National Association of Space Astronauts

C) North American Space Agency

D) National Aeronautics and Scientific Administration

Answer: A) National Aeronautics and Space Association

 

Question:

Identify the tense of the sentence: “She will be singing at the concert.”

A) Past

B) Present

C) Future

D) Conditional

Answer: C) Future

 

Question:

Choose the correct spelling:

A) Accomodate

B) Accommodate

C) Acommodate

D) Accommodatte

Answer: B) Accommodate

 

Question:

What is the main theme of Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet”?

A) Comedy

B) Tragedy

C) History

D) Romance

Answer: B) Tragedy

 

Question:

Correct the sentence: “The car’s are fast.”

A) The cars’ are fast.

B) The cars is fast.

C) The cars are fast.

D) The car is fast.

Answer: C) The cars are fast.