PES SS 1 English Language 2nd Term Examination (obj)
  • 1. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.


    1. Which of the following is a complex sentence ?
A) The boy ran fast
B) She works hard to pass
C) He sang and she danced.
D) Because it rained, we stayed indoors.
  • 2. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.


    2. Choose the correct subordinator: " I will call you __ I arrive".
A) When
B) Although
C) Whereas
D) Unless
  • 3. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.


    3. Identify the dependent clause: Although she was tired, she finished her homework."
A) She was tired
B) She finished
C) Her homework
D) Although she was tired.
  • 4. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.


    4. Which sentence contains an adjectival clause ?
A) She ran because she was late
B) I know why he came
C) The book that I bought is interesting
D) He left when I arrived
  • 5. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.



    5. __ he was rich, he was unhappy.
A) When
B) Although
C) Since
D) Because
  • 6. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives.


    Choose the correct Phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

    6. The plane will __ at 6:00am
A) Took off
B) Take off
C) Take in
D) Take on
  • 7. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.



    7. The fireman managed to __ the fire.
A) Put down
B) Put away
C) Put off
D) Put out
  • 8. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

    8. Please __ the form before you submit it.
A) Fill out
B) Fill on
C) Fill up
D) Fill in
  • 9. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

    9.My car __ on my way to school.
A) Broke up
B) Broke down
C) Broke in
D) Broke out
  • 10. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

    10. He takes __ his father in appearance.
A) Up
B) After
C) On
D) In
  • 11. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

    11. I __ my old friend at the market
A) Ran out
B) Ran over
C) Ran into
D) Ran to
  • 12. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

    12. __ the light when you leave.
A) Turn in
B) Turn on
C) Turn off
D) Turn up
  • 13. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence.

    13. Please __ the noise, I am studying
A) Turn up
B) Turn off
C) Turn in
D) Turn down
  • 14. Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence.


    14. The train __ at 9:00PM yesterday
A) Arrived
B) Arrives
C) Is arriving
D) Will arrive
  • 15. Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence.


    15. Adetola __ English fluently.
A) Spoke
B) Speak
C) Speaks
D) Speaking
  • 16. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.


    16.
A) Pedestrians
B) Suspects
C) Casualties
D) Spectators
  • 17. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    17.
A) Optician
B) Pharmacist
C) Architect
D) Physician
  • 18. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    18.
A) Broadcast
B) Rehearse
C) Predict
D) Diagnose
  • 19. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    19.
A) Patient
B) Surgeons
C) Dermatologist
D) Wardens
  • 20. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    20.
A) Prepare
B) Sterilise
C) Examine
D) Ventilate
  • 21. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    21.
A) Botanical
B) Geriatric
C) Volcanic
D) Pediatric
  • 22. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    22.
A) Astronomy
B) Geography
C) Pathology
D) Archeology
  • 23. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    23.
A) Telescope
B) Microscope
C) Periscope
D) Stethoscope
  • 24. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    24.
A) Patients
B) Clients
C) Warder
D) Tenants
  • 25. The bustling city hospital often receives severe (16) __________ from road accidents. In the emergency unit, a senior (17) __________ quickly examines the injured to (18) __________ the exact nature of their injuries. Specialized (19) __________ are sometimes called to perform emergency surgeries. Before any operation begins, nurses ensure they (20) __________ all instruments to prevent infection.

    The hospital also has a (21) __________ wing, dedicated specifically to the treatment of children. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, experts in (22) __________ analyze tissue samples to study the causes of diseases. A specialized (23) __________ is sometimes used by doctors to view internal organs without making large incisions. After treatment, (24) __________ are usually given a (25) __________ or syrup to take home for recovery.



    25.
A) Vaccine
B) Tablet
C) Script
D) Lotion
  • 26. Choose the word or phrase that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.

    26. The maid was sacked because she was SLOTHFUL.
A) Rude
B) Lazy
C) Careless
D) Dirty
  • 27. Choose the word or phrase that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.


    27. The contribution was UNRIVALLED.
A) Competitive
B) Matched
C) Poor
D) Unmatched
  • 28. Choose the word or phrase that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.

    28. She was in a LAMENTABLE condition.
A) Pitiable
B) Perfect
C) Joyous
D) Harsh
  • 29. Choose the word or phrase that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.

    29. It is MANDATORY for everyone to attend.
A) Necessary
B) Voluntary
C) Urgent
D) Compulsory
  • 30. Choose the word or phrase that is most NEAREST in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.

    30. Musa ARTICULATED his argument convincingly.
A) Hid
B) Read
C) Wrote
D) Voiced
  • 31. Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.

    31. The INDIGENT man died of cancer
A) Poor
B) Wealthy
C) Hungry
D) Healthy
  • 32. Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.

    32. The committee QUASHED the decision.
A) Overturned
B) Accepted
C) Rejected
D) Ignored
  • 33. Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.

    33. The atmosphere is CHAOTIC
A) Messy
B) Fast
C) Noisy
D) Calm
  • 34. Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITALISED word.

    34. The young man showed great GALLANTRY.
A) Bravery
B) Fear
C) Kindness
D) Wisdom
  • 35. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.


    35. The Principal, as well as the teachers__ in the room.
A) Were
B) Is
C) Are
  • 36. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

    36. Neither the student nor the teacher __ present
A) Were
B) Are
C) Has
D) Was
  • 37. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

    37. Bread and butter __ my favourite breakfast.
A) Are
B) Is
C) Were
  • 38. 38. Which of the following is not a syllabic consonant?
A) /n/
B) /l/
C) /t/
  • 39. 39. Which word has a /z/ sound ?
A) Price
B) Pass
C) Sink
D) Scissors
  • 40. 40. In the word "Bottle" /bɒtl̩/, which sound is syllabic?
A) /l/
B) /t/
C) /o/
D) /b/
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