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. 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 was excited about seeing a deer and the prospect of climbing Bear Hill. He felt sad that he hadn't listened to his father's advice He felt happy, but as the day progressed he felt gradually worse and he ended up feeling dejected. He began the day happily, felt gloomy later, but was determined to finish his plans 2. Choose the answer that has almost the opposite meaning of the underlined word:The constitution of Nigeria is said to be unwritten engraved billed written reported 3. 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 fed up of spending time indoors He was bored He thought he might see a deer He wanted to be an explorer 4. Choose the answer that has almost the opposite meaning of the underlined word:Goods made in Nigeria have increased considerably depressed multiplied inflated decreased 5. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the word below:ENORMOUS happy cheap terrible tiny lively 6. Read this passage carefully, then answer the question that follow. Twins1. About 7000 pairs of twins are born each year in this country. Many people thinkof twins as looking alike, but only about one third are ‘identical’. The remaining‘non-identical’ twins are no more alike than brothers or sisters and, in fact, aboutone third of these are boy-girl twins.5. Most people know personally at least one pair of twins, but many more becamewell-known through stories. Alice through the Looking Glass used to be afavourite amongst children, and Tweedledum and Tweedledee, two round boyswith amusing faces, were twins whom Alice encountered in her adventures.Centuries before, the Greeks wrote about Castor and Pollux, heroic twins who10. had power over the wind and waves at sea. They gave their name to the pair ofstars in the sky called ‘Gemini’.Please answer this question. (Look at the passage again if you need to.You should choose the best answer from the options given.What proportion of twins are NOT identical? one quarter half three quarters two thirds one third 7. Which of the following is most similar in meaning to quiver tremble giggle sprint battle irritate 8. There are four interpretations for the sentence below. Choose the most correct option that explains the meaning of the sentence:He was cold to me in his house He did not receive me well The floor of his house was wet He was shivering with cold His house was not warm 9. 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.Raju stood on the edge of the diving board and .................... down at the swimming pool below. peered marched inspected dripping terrified 10. Which of the following is most similar in meaning to conspire despair blame charm rule plot 11. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate of the options provided:Geoffrey .......... several sisters have has owns is having 12. There are four interpretations for the sentence below. Choose the most correct option that explains the meaning of the sentence:There is inflation in this country Food prices are very high in this country Everything in this country has gone up in price Prices of goods are stable in this country We pump our footballs in this country 13. 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 truthful slow quiet 14. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate of the options provided:My friend ....... several brothers have got has got have got 15. Choose the answer that has almost the opposite meaning of the underlined word:After general elections in Nigeria, many politicians occupied various offices left out vacated failed filled 16. 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 quick early 17. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentence........ you please come later? shall may should could 18. The boy ...... came with the message was her son Whose Which Whom Who 19. Use the most appropriate options to fill the gaps in the sentenceThe school authorities have set up a ............ to look into the complaints committee comitee comitte commitee 20. 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. write wrote reed read red 21. There are four interpretations for the sentence below. Choose the most correct option that explains the meaning of the sentence This explanation does not hold water Water is leaking out from it It is not a true explanation It is not strong enough to hold water It has no water container 22. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the word below:ADORE finish despise shout insist avoid 23. Find the two statements that together prove:Sandy is a country music singer.1: Sandy sings in a band.2: Sandy likes country music the best.3: Difficult music such as country and classical require a strongly trained voice.4: Sandy’s band plays country songs.5: Sandy has attended singing lessons for many years. 3 & 5 1 & 3 2 & 5 1 & 4 24. 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.Johnny jumped ..................... a muddy puddle and splashed my new coat. on across in under over 25. There are four interpretations for the sentence below. Choose the most correct option that explains the meaning of the sentence:I do not like physical education as much as games I like games more than physical education I do not like Physical education I do not like games I do not like Physical education and games 1 out of 25