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Public examinations are close by. Students should thoroughly practice so that when they walk into the examination room they are ready. We will focus on what comes up most. Sentence types + conjunctions + common errors.
Public examination Drill Pack /12 Part A: Identify Sentence/3 Label S= Simple, cpd = Compound, cpx= Complex. The bell rang and every one ran to class. Because the roads were bad. The bus arrived late. Headmaster gave a speech.
Part B: Correct the error/4.
The student was playing football. She do not like sadza. He should to finish this work. Between you and I, the text was hard.
Part C: Joining Conjunction/3 Use the word in brackets. I continued working. We can write with a pen. We can write with a pencil. It started to rain. We went inside. (although/or/so)
Here are the correct sentences: We can write with a pen or a pencil. t started to rain so we went inside. It started to rain so we went inside. Although it started to rain, so we went inside.
Part D: Form the sentence/2 Make complex using when: The teacher entered. The class became quiet. This correctly reads: The class became quiet when the teacher entered. Make Compound using but: He studied hard. He failed the test. He studied hard but failed the test.
Public examination tips: Comma rule for Complex. DC First= comma. When it rained, we left.
Fanboys for Compound: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Common errors to watch: should to x -should was/ were with plural.
Section A: Grammar –Sentence types/5
Label S =Simple, Cpd +Compound, Cpx =Complex. The students revised and they passed. After the rain stopped, we went to play. The headmaster addressed the assembly. She was sick, but she wrote the test. Students who study hard usually do well.
Section B: Correct the error/5 Public examiners love these traps. Each of the boys have a book. Neither John or Peter was present. The news is good today. I am taller than him. They should submit their work.
Section C: Join the sentences/5.
Use the words in brackets.
I was late. I missed the bus. You can take tea. You can take coffee. It was expensive. I bought it. We finished examinations. We went home. He is clever. He is clever. He is lazy. (because) or) (although(so) (but).
Section D Vocabulary in Context/5. Choose the correct word. The teacher gave us an to do at home. (assignment/appointment). We must the rules of the school. (obey/obeyed). The blew the whistle for sports. (prefect/ perfect). He was for stealing (punished/punished. Please your name at the top of the page (write/ right).
How to use this: Answer 1-20 here? Section A : Grammar /10. Identify sentence type: S for simple, cpd –compound, cpx/e complex. The prefects cleaned the classroom. We were hungry, so we ate. When the bell rang, learners ran out. r
A2. Correct the error /4 The list of items are on the table. She don’t know the answer. Between you and I, he cheated. They must to wear uniform. Join using the word in brackets/3. I was sick. I attended school. We can dance, We can sing. He worked hard. He succeeded. (although (or) (because).
Section B: Vocabulary/10
Choose the best word. The school held a to raise money. (bazaar/bizarre). Please your books before (collect/correct} The announced the results. (principal/principle). We must avoid in the exam. (cheating/chitting) The athlete was for doping. (disqualified/discouraged).
Don’t during lessons. (whisper/whimper). She gave a speech. (touching/touching). The of the school is very strict. (discipline/disciplined. He is in maths. (brilliant/brilliant. We need to the environment. (conserve/ conserve).
Section C: Comprehension –Read the passage and answer: Education is the key to success. Without it, life becomes very difficult. In school, students learn to read, write and count. They also learn discipline and how t work with others. Teachers work hard to make sure learners understand their work.
Parents too have a role to play by providing books and support. When the students work hard and respect their teachers, they perform well in examinations. Those who are lazy usually fail and later regret it.
What is the key to success according to the passage? Mention two things students learn in school besides reading and writing. What is the role of parents according to the passage? Why do some students fail examination? Find a word from the passage that means “sorry afterwards”.
Section D: Summary and Functional writing /15 D1. Summary/5. Using the passage above, in not more than seven words, state: What students learn in school, what parents should provide, what leads to good performance.
Functional writing/10: Write a letter to your headmaster requesting permission to start a reading club at school. Un your letter include: Reason for the club, How it will help students and request for support.
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