18/09/2019 British Primary English/Literacy Checkpoint Exams 0Comments by Gate Academy Please, fill out the information below to continue. NAME EMAIL PHONE NUMBER 1. Which of the following is most similar in meaning to quiverbattlegigglesprinttrembleirritate2. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceStacey finished school ....... 2015inatofon3. 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 thought he might see a deerHe wanted to be an explorerHe was fed up of spending time indoorsHe was bored4. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate of the options provided:Geoffrey .......... several sistershaveis havingownshas5. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate of the options provided:My father thought that the .......... was faultycar batterycar's batterycars' batterybattery car6. 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 fieldHis appearance on the field is like that of a lioHe has changed from being a human beingHe is as powerful in the field as a lionWhen Christian enters the field, he joins the lions there7. Choose the answer that has almost the opposite meaning of the underlined word:His disobedience led to his failurehumilitydefeatsuccessvictory8. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceThe boy always ...... our meetings these daysAttendingAttendAttendedAttends9. Choose the option that best answers the question askedHe is going to Ireland with us, isn't he?Yes, he isYes, he isn'tNo, he is goingYes, he isn't going10. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the word below:DECLINEsuggestcontrolacceptdiscoverbelieve11. 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.Victoria saw the bottom of the lake looked a long way down and she suddenly felt .........................terrifiedpeeredmarchedinspecteddripping12. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate of the options provided:Nobody knew the man ........... a wooden leghavehadis havingwas having13. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate of the options provided:We have agreed .......... a date for the weddingofatinon14. In this sentence, there is an underlined word. Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word :Choose one mango from the basketreplacedroppluckselect15. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceThe rebels insisted ....... killing the civiliansaboutinonwith16. 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.My teammates ......................... practising on the field.isarebewashave17. 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.Which of the following best describes how the author's mood changed during the passage?He felt happy, but as the day progressed he felt gradually worse and he ended up feeling dejected.He was excited about seeing a deer and the prospect of climbing Bear Hill.He began the day happily, felt gloomy later, but was determined to finish his plansHe felt sad that he hadn't listened to his father's advice18. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceThere is no .......... for the new students in the hostelaccommodationacomodationaccomodationacommodation19. In this sentence, there is an underlined word. Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word :My uncle came back from the war with interesting reports of the warnewsnoticeslettersmessages20. 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.readwritewrotereedred21. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceWe have already ......... the carpetlyinglaylainlaid22. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceThe workers ........ fought were dismissedwho'swhowhosewhom23. Choose the answer that has almost the opposite meaning of the underlined word:The sun rises at 6 o'clock everydaydiessetsraisesstands up24. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the word below:ADOREfinishavoidshoutinsistdespise25. Choose the answer that has almost the opposite meaning of the underlined word:After general elections in Nigeria, many politicians occupied various officesfilledleft outvacatedfailed26 out of 25
