Language Section I – SEA 2017
Questions
SECTION I – GRAMMAR SKILLS
A. (i) Write a word from the box below to name the type of noun underlined in EACH sentence. A word from the box can be used ONCE only.
EXAMPLE: The team collected their prize at the ceremony.
Common
Proper abstract collective common
Now do these:
- Jordan was rewarded for his bravery by the grateful parents. (1 mark)
- After the first batch of cookies was burnt. Mummy baked two more. (1 mark)
(ii) Rewrite EACH of the following sentences using the POSSESSIVE form of the underlined words in each sentence.
EXAMPLE: The toys of the children are hidden in the wardrobe.
Now do these:
- The ruler belonging to Meera was hidden under the desk. (2 marks)
- The parents of Aidan and Judy are on vacation in Tobago. (2 marks)
B. Complete the following sentences by writing a suitable pronoun in EACH space.
EXAMPLE: These are my friends whom I invited to my birthday party.
Now do these:
- Since Ethan was late, his mother drove …………………………. to school. (1 mark)
- Jalani was pleased when he solved the Maths problem by …………….. ( mark)
- “You and ………………. need to work together!” Keisha said to Savi. (1 mark)
C. Write the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete EACH sentence.
EXAMPLE: Daddy had taken the wrong path while hiking in the Mathura Forest. (take)
Now do these:
- Last Night ………(go)……………………. to the cinema and ……(view)………………… the movie The Jungle Book. (2 marks)
- Jesse ……(mop)………………… the floor after he ………(spill)………………… his milk.
- None of the students ……(understand)……………………. The topic so their teacher promised …(review)………………. it the next day. (2marks)
D. Rewrite the following sentences using INDIRECT speech.
EXAMPLE: “Shikera is my best friend,” said Maya.
Maya said that Shikera was her best friend.
Now do this:
- Sue-Ann asked me, “Do you know who took my pen?” (2 marks)
- “Keshawn, hold the ladder steady,” instructed his older brother. (2 marks)
E. Rewrite the following sentences using the passive voice.
EXAMPLE: Aunt Gemma chose Kylie to lead the pack.
Kylie was chosen to lead the pack by Aunt Gemma.
Now do these:
- During the vacation, my aunt supervises the children. (2 marks)
- The janitors were cleaning the school for Family Day. (2 marks)
F. Write correct form of the adjective or adverb in brackets to complete the sentences below.
EXAMPLE: Is a straw lighter than a feather?
(light)
Now do these:
- Studying for an examination can be ………………………. than doing household chores.
(difficult)
- I began to feel ……………………………….. as soon as the doctor arrived. ( 1 mark)
(good)
- Of all of the Olympic runners, Usain Bolt was the …………………………… (1 mark)
(swift)
G. Combine EACH pair of sentences into ONE sentence by using an APPRORIATE conjunction. Write the combined sentence on the lines rovided.
EXAMPLE: My uncle was angry. He was deceived.
My uncle was angry because he was deceived.
Now do these:
- Sandy did not attend the party. She had to babysit her sister. (1 mark)
- I opened the door. They shouted, “Surprise!” (1 mark)
H. Underline the grammatical error in EACH sentence and write the correct word in the space provided.
EXAMPLE: Our faithful dog watches every car that pass in front of our house.
passes
- The children screamed happy when the examination was over. (2 marks)
- Every one of the paintings were created by a famous artist. (2 marks)
- Can you come with Dwayne and I to the concert? (2 marks)
Answers
- abstract
- collective
- Meer’s ruler was hidden under the desk.
- Aidan and Judy’s parents are on vacation in Tobago.
- him
- himself
- I
- went/viewed
- mopped/split
- understood/to review
- Sue-Ann asked me if I knew who took her pen.
- Keshawn’s older brother instructed him to hold the ladder steady.
- The children are supervised by my aunt during the vacation.
- The school was cleaned by the janitors for Family Day
- more difficult
- better
- swiftest
- because
- then/before
- happy/ happily
- were/ was
- I/ me
