MILLENNIUM PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL

END OF TERM 2 EXAMINATIONS — FORM 3

ENGLISH — PAPER 1 (70 marks)

Time allowed: 1 hr. 45 mins

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. This paper has two sections.
  2. Write your full name and class on the cover page.
  3. Answer all questions.
  4. At the end of the examination, hand in your paper to the invigilator.

SECTION A (30 marks)

In questions 1–18, choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence.

1. She walked ____________ the road.

2. I met him __________ ten o’clock.

3. Maria is filled ___________ anger after last night.

4. This chapter is ____________ adverbs.

5. The principal was disgusted ____________ the students’ behavior.

6. We intend to go for our holiday___________ April.

7. Chawezi jumped __________ the frying pan.

8. Our class went ____________ a tour.

9. They consulted a qualified _________ to come up with the plan of the church building.

10. After a week of recovering well, the patient suddenly had a serious _____________.

11. The shoe company was declared bankrupt after it had ____________ more debts than it could repay.

12. Mr. Gondwe ______________.

13. I ___________ this book for two weeks.

14. The students will ___________ with the exercise.

15. I knew the headmaster would ___________ the issue that happened over the weekend.

16. Mrs. Waya ___________ the lost bull.

17. The Christians __________ for the mountain.

18. The crooked students beat ________ the bush when explaining how they stole books from the library.

Questions 19–22. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best describes the underlined part of speech.

19. [What] did you say her name was?

20. Chikosi will go to the market. [If] he gets a taxi.

21. The room was big [enough] for the event.

22. I haven’t seen him [since] yesterday.

Questions 23–26. Choose the order of adjectives (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences.

23. She wore a ____________ suit.

24. I enjoyed carrying my ____________ box every time we opened and closed school.

25. They never bowed down to ___________ ideas.

26. Before they resumed their seats, the honourable members took off their ___________ suits.

Questions 27–30. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best describes and gives the function of the underlined phrase or clause.

27. the hostess was [a woman of great beauty].

28. The bus will arrive [in the afternoon].

29. The knowledge [that he was right gave him satisfaction].

30. The student wants [to become a teacher].

SECTION B (40 marks)

Answer one question only. Spend the first 10 minutes reading the questions and planning your answer. You are expected to write between 350 and 500 words. Marks awarded for layout, language, content and creativity.

Option 31A

Imagine that suicide cases are alarmingly increasing in your area and you are concerned about the situation. Write a letter to the officer-in-charge of your nearest police station explaining the situation and asking for assistance. (40 marks)

Option 31B

Imagine that cases of child labour are increasing in your area, a situation which has resulted into numerous problems. Write a report to the Minister of Labour explaining the situation and asking for help. (40 marks)

Cross out any rough notes before handing in your script.

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