18/09/2019 British Primary English/Literacy Checkpoint Exams 18/09/2019 0Comments by Gate Academy Please, fill out the information below to continue. NAME EMAIL PHONE NUMBER 1. Choose the option that best answers the question askedHe is going to Ireland with us, isn't he? Yes, he isn't going Yes, he is No, he is going Yes, he isn't 2. In this sentence, there is an underlined word. Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word :It is surprising that she could consume so much food convinced eat taste bite 3. Choose the answer that has almost the opposite meaning of the underlined word:You cannot compare his strength with your ....... laziness idleness weakness wisdom 4. In this sentence, there is an underlined word. Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word :Nobody is allowed to go until the assignment is completed permitted instructed asked convinced 5. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceThe man ...... by the dog Were bitten Was biting Was bit Was bitten 6. Sentence completionIn this question you have to choose the best word, or group of words, to completethe sentence so that it makes sense and is written in correct English.The letter was stained and crumpled but in the bright moonlight I could still .................... almost every word. red read wrote reed write 7. Sentence completionIn this question you have to choose the best word, or group of words, to completethe sentence so that it makes sense and is written in correct English.When the boy went to the shops, his mother told .................................. to bring back some bread. her him them himself his 8. Choose the option that best answers the question askedHe is a wicked man, isn't he? No, he is Yes, he is Surely he is not Yes, he isn't 9. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceWe have already ......... the carpet lain laid lying lay 10. There are four interpretations for the sentence below. Choose the most correct option that explains the meaning of the sentence Christian is a lion in the football field His appearance on the field is like that of a lio When Christian enters the field, he joins the lions there He has changed from being a human being He is as powerful in the field as a lion 11. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceShe ....... visits her mother. She goes to her every ten years seldom always regularly often 12. In this sentence, there is an underlined word. Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word Gwen is considered an honest girl happy slow quiet truthful 13. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate of the options provided:Beatrice is a girl who can be relied ......... through over of upon 14. Fill in the gaps in the following sentencesThat injured man has been ........ the hospital admitted into introduced to allowed into dragged into 15. Read this passage carefully, then answer the question that follow. "Maybe I should have listened to Dad," I thought to myself as I trudged through the darkening woods. The clouds were gathering and I had just felt the first few droplets of rain. I'd been warned that the weather was set to get worse, not better, but after days of being cooped up in the house I hadn't listened. At the first sign of a brighter day I packed my rucksack with the essentials for a day of adventure, raided the fridge for provisions and crept out of the house.My plan was to walk across the fields into the neighbouring wood; follow the path and later cut through the undergrowth and climb up the ridge to reach Bear Hill.Things had started well and I reached the woods in a jovial mood, glad to be out in the fresh air once again. The day was brightened further by the chance sighting of a deer, a few minutes after I entered the wood. I stood rooted to the spot and watched from afar, scared that I might frighten it away. I watched for five minutes, mesmerised by its beauty, until it turned to face me; took one glance and then bounded nimbly away.However, I was now beginning to regret my decision to venture out. The rain was falling steadily on my back and the path before me had turned to mud. All at once the heavens opened and I ran for shelter underneath a large oak tree. The tree did not afford enough protection from the pounding rain which began to seep through my jacket. I thought of past times I had sat on Bear Hill having a family picnic. This prompted me to open my rucksack for a piece of cake. However, it was soggy and inedible."Should I return home?" I pondered. I thought about all the intrepid explorers I had read about. I, like them, would not give up so easily...Please answer this question. (Look at the passage again if you need to.You should choose the best answer from the options given.How can you tell that the rain was heavy? The passage says 'the heavens opened'. His cake became wet and unpalatable None of the above All of the above The rain leaked through his jacket. 16. Read this passage carefully, then answer the question that follow. "Maybe I should have listened to Dad," I thought to myself as I trudged through the darkening woods. The clouds were gathering and I had just felt the first few droplets of rain. I'd been warned that the weather was set to get worse, not better, but after days of being cooped up in the house I hadn't listened. At the first sign of a brighter day I packed my rucksack with the essentials for a day of adventure, raided the fridge for provisions and crept out of the house.My plan was to walk across the fields into the neighbouring wood; follow the path and later cut through the undergrowth and climb up the ridge to reach Bear Hill.Things had started well and I reached the woods in a jovial mood, glad to be out in the fresh air once again. The day was brightened further by the chance sighting of a deer, a few minutes after I entered the wood. I stood rooted to the spot and watched from afar, scared that I might frighten it away. I watched for five minutes, mesmerised by its beauty, until it turned to face me; took one glance and then bounded nimbly away.However, I was now beginning to regret my decision to venture out. The rain was falling steadily on my back and the path before me had turned to mud. All at once the heavens opened and I ran for shelter underneath a large oak tree. The tree did not afford enough protection from the pounding rain which began to seep through my jacket. I thought of past times I had sat on Bear Hill having a family picnic. This prompted me to open my rucksack for a piece of cake. However, it was soggy and inedible."Should I return home?" I pondered. I thought about all the intrepid explorers I had read about. I, like them, would not give up so easily...Please answer this question. (Look at the passage again if you need to.You should choose the best answer from the options given.What does the word 'mesmerised' mean? Enraged Attracted Captivated Astonished 17. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceThe terrific shot was ....... by the goal keeper cought catch caught court 18. Which of the following is most similar in meaning to torment analyse defend tease restore desire 19. In this sentence, there is an underlined word. Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word :You were not punctual enough to catch the bus fast running early quick 20. Choose the answer that has almost the opposite meaning of the underlined word:Goods made in Nigeria have increased considerably multiplied inflated decreased depressed 21. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate of the options provided:It is right to look ....... the answer on after to up 22. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceMummy was cooking when daddy ....... Returned returns had returned Has returned 23. Read this passage carefully, then answer the question that follow. "Maybe I should have listened to Dad," I thought to myself as I trudged through the darkening woods. The clouds were gathering and I had just felt the first few droplets of rain. I'd been warned that the weather was set to get worse, not better, but after days of being cooped up in the house I hadn't listened. At the first sign of a brighter day I packed my rucksack with the essentials for a day of adventure, raided the fridge for provisions and crept out of the house.My plan was to walk across the fields into the neighbouring wood; follow the path and later cut through the undergrowth and climb up the ridge to reach Bear Hill.Things had started well and I reached the woods in a jovial mood, glad to be out in the fresh air once again. The day was brightened further by the chance sighting of a deer, a few minutes after I entered the wood. I stood rooted to the spot and watched from afar, scared that I might frighten it away. I watched for five minutes, mesmerised by its beauty, until it turned to face me; took one glance and then bounded nimbly away.However, I was now beginning to regret my decision to venture out. The rain was falling steadily on my back and the path before me had turned to mud. All at once the heavens opened and I ran for shelter underneath a large oak tree. The tree did not afford enough protection from the pounding rain which began to seep through my jacket. I thought of past times I had sat on Bear Hill having a family picnic. This prompted me to open my rucksack for a piece of cake. However, it was soggy and inedible."Should I return home?" I pondered. I thought about all the intrepid explorers I had read about. I, like them, would not give up so easily...Please answer this question. (Look at the passage again if you need to.You should choose the best answer from the options given.Why did the author want to go out? He was bored He thought he might see a deer He was fed up of spending time indoors He wanted to be an explorer 24. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentence"She takes after her grandmother" means She ......... her grandmother admires imitates resembles follows 25. Read this passage carefully, then answer the question that follow. "Maybe I should have listened to Dad," I thought to myself as I trudged through the darkening woods. The clouds were gathering and I had just felt the first few droplets of rain. I'd been warned that the weather was set to get worse, not better, but after days of being cooped up in the house I hadn't listened. At the first sign of a brighter day I packed my rucksack with the essentials for a day of adventure, raided the fridge for provisions and crept out of the house.My plan was to walk across the fields into the neighbouring wood; follow the path and later cut through the undergrowth and climb up the ridge to reach Bear Hill.Things had started well and I reached the woods in a jovial mood, glad to be out in the fresh air once again. The day was brightened further by the chance sighting of a deer, a few minutes after I entered the wood. I stood rooted to the spot and watched from afar, scared that I might frighten it away. I watched for five minutes, mesmerised by its beauty, until it turned to face me; took one glance and then bounded nimbly away.However, I was now beginning to regret my decision to venture out. The rain was falling steadily on my back and the path before me had turned to mud. All at once the heavens opened and I ran for shelter underneath a large oak tree. The tree did not afford enough protection from the pounding rain which began to seep through my jacket. I thought of past times I had sat on Bear Hill having a family picnic. This prompted me to open my rucksack for a piece of cake. However, it was soggy and inedible."Should I return home?" I pondered. I thought about all the intrepid explorers I had read about. I, like them, would not give up so easily...Please answer this question. (Look at the passage again if you need to.You should choose the best answer from the options given.Why had the author been advised not to go out? because violent storms were forcast because dark clouds were gathering because it was raining heavily because the bright start to the day was unlikely to last 1 out of 25