Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Examination for All Subjects and Answer keys

THIRD TERM ENGLISH STUDIES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5)

ENGLISH STUDIES EXAM QUESTIONS 

SECTION A – English Comprehension INSTRUCTION – Read the passage carefully. 

There was a certain island in the sea, on which lived an old man whose name was prospero and his daughter miranda. They lived in a house made out of a rock. It was divided into several parts, one of which prospero called labi.

There he kept his book, which briefly treated magic and the knowledge of his art. Prospero by the power of his art set free many good spirit that witch sycorax had shut up in the bodies of large trees, because they had refused to do his wicked commands. These gentle spirits were ever after obedient the will of prospero. Ariel was the chief.

QUESTIONS

A. Where did the old man live?

B. What was the name of the old man?

C. Who was his companion where he lived?

D. Prospero’s chief obedient spirit was _____.

E. Describe prospero’s house.

SECTION B – ENGLISH STUDIES 

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options. 

1. A group of words that contain a finite verb is called _____.

[a] letter

[b] phrase

[c] clause

2. The people _____ shocked when they saw gunfire.

[a] is

[b] was

[c] were

3. The secret password of my saving account is know only _____. me and my parents.

[a] from

[b] with

[c] to

4. The workers are _____ our house.

[a] paint

[b] painting

[c] painted

5. He sings _____ than me.

[a] badly

[b] worse

[c] worst

6. Alaba works _____ than Adamu.

[a] more careful

[b] most careful

[c] more carefully

7. If she had listened to us, she _____ be in this trouble.

[a] mightn’t

[b] shouldn’t

[c] wouldn’t

8. Before we continue, we need _____ a leader.

[a] electing

[b] elected

[c] to elect

9. The man screamed _____ pain and ran _____ of the room.

[a] with , into

[b] with , out

[c] in, out

10. They were _____ free tickets to the concerts.

[a] put on

[b] grow back

[c] giving out

11. Don’t worry about your bad hair cut, your hair will _____.

[a] pin down

[b] giving out

[c] grow back

12. They are going to _____ this road. It is too narrow.

[a] wide

[b] widen

[c] widen

13. Lantana was not feeling well. She _____ fever for two days.

[a] has

[b] had

[c] have

14. He learnt to hunt from a _____ natives who lived in the jungle.

[a] tribe

[b] galaxy

[c] create

15. It has _____ by our headmasters.

[a] being observing

[b] being observed

[c] been observed

SECTION C – Attempt all questions in this section.

1. Use the words: Who, which or when.

A. That is the man _____ his house burnt down.

B. In Nigeria we have laws _____ they protect freedom of the press.

C. A scorpion is an insect _____ stings

D. l was not at home _____ the policemen came

E. Let’s find the house _____ kunle built

2. Use these linking word to complete these sentences: although, because or but

A. The dog has big teeth _____ he is very gentle.

B. We got lost _____ he wouldn’t ask for direction.

C. The rain came too late _____ the crops produced a good harvest.

D. He died _____ he was not treated on time.

E. She would have been kidnapped _____ for the timely arrival of the police.

3. Complete the sentences with phrasal verbs. Choose from the patcho below: go out, go in, switch on, come in, copes with.

A. Let’s _____ of the classroom for exercise.

B. It is raining boys, lets _____.

C. The room is hot _____ the fan.

D. Dayo _____ his father in everything he does.

E. Please _____, the room has been set for you.

4. Use the following words to build sentences.

A. Congratulation

B. Anniversary

C. Encouragement

D. Stethoscope

E. Surgeon

5. Change these passive sentences with out agent. 

a. Segun killed a cat.

b. My mother bought a house.

c. The teacher explained the topic.

d. Bola is cooking yam.

e. Chidima kicked the ball.

SECTION D – ENGLISH COMPOSITION

Choose one questions from each part.

Part A 

1. Write a composition about my school.

2. Write a composition on girls are more useful in the family.

Part B

3. Write a “ Thank you “ letter to your friend who attended your birthday party with a surprise gifts.

4. Descriptive Essay about a soil.

THIRD TERM ENGLISH STUDIES EXAMINATION PRIMARY 5 – ANSWER KEYS

SECTION A – COMPREHENSION

A. The old man lived on an island in the sea.

B. His name was Prospero.

C. His companion was his daughter, Miranda.

D. Prospero’s chief obedient spirit was Ariel.

E. Prospero’s house was made out of a rock and divided into several parts, including a room where he kept his books of magic.

SECTION B – Objectives

1. C – clause

2. C – were

3. C – to

4. B – painting

5. B – worse

6. C – more carefully

7. C – wouldn’t

8. C – to elect

9. C – in, out

10. C – giving out

11. C – grow back

12. B – widen

13. B – had

14. A – tribe

15. C – been observed

SECTION C – Answers

1. Use Who, Which, or When

A. That is the man who his house burnt down. (better: whose house burnt down)

B. In Nigeria we have laws which protect freedom of the press.

C. A scorpion is an insect which stings.

D. I was not at home when the policemen came.

E. Let’s find the house which Kunle built.

2. Use although, because, but

A. The dog has big teeth but he is very gentle.

B. We got lost because he wouldn’t ask for direction.

C. The rain came too late but the crops produced a good harvest.

D. He died because he was not treated on time.

E. She would have been kidnapped but for the timely arrival of the police.

3. Phrasal Verbs

A. Let’s go out of the classroom for exercise.

B. It is raining boys, let’s go in.

C. The room is hot, switch on the fan.

D. Dayo copes with his father in everything he does.

E. Please come in, the room has been set for you.

4. Sentence Construction (Sample Answers)

A. Congratulation: I say congratulations to you on your success.

B. Anniversary: We celebrated our school’s anniversary yesterday.

C. Encouragement: The teacher gave us encouragement to study hard.

D. Stethoscope: The doctor used a stethoscope to check my heartbeat.

E. Surgeon: The surgeon performed a successful operation.

5. Change to Passive Voice

a. A cat was killed by Segun.

b. A house was bought by my mother.

c. The topic was explained by the teacher.

d. Yam is being cooked by Bola.

e. The ball was kicked by Chidima.

SECTION D – Composition (Guide Only)

(Answers will vary. Below are guides for marking.)

Part A

• My School: Should include name, location, facilities, teachers, and activities.

• Girls are more useful in the family: Points on roles, support, care, and contribution.

Part B

• Thank You Letter: Must include address, date, salutation, body, and closing.

• Descriptive Essay (Soil): Types, uses, importance, and characteristics.

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