Comprehension; Speech work: Vowel Contrast /u/ and /u:/; Vocabulary Development: Conflict Resolution;Grammar: Use of the Causative verb(ii) The Use of ‘s, and s’ and of. Writing: Description of One’s Village, Town or Area p 21 - JSS2 English language Past Questions and Answers - page 1

The weekend was a long one because the previous Friday had been declared a public holiday to mark the nation's independence anniversary.

People were hurrying to their places of work because it was a Monday morning, and they did not want to be late after the long weekend.

The writer thought that the bus arrived late that morning because, due to the long weekend, the driver had overslept and got up late.

The lady felt offended because she claimed that the man stepped on her toes while people were struggling to get on the bus.

The writer supposed that the lady must have fought with her husband before she left home that morning, which could be the explanation for her misbehavior.

There was commotion in the bus because the lady slapped the man, causing him to slump and become unconscious. This unexpected and violent incident caused panic and chaos among the passengers.

'Came round' means regaining consciousness or waking up after being unconscious.

Answers to the meaning of the following:

To board or enter the bus.

Extremely angry; expressing intense anger.

To alight or exit the bus.

A very severe beating; the worst beating she has ever received.

answers below

  - Commotion:

     - A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

  - Alight:

     - To descend from a train, bus, or other forms of transport.

  - Enraged:

     - Very angry; furious.

  - Irrational:

     - Not logical or reasonable.

1. Causative Verbs

   - Make: The coach made the players run five laps around the field.

  - Have: She had the assistant prepare the presentation.

  - Let: He let his son drive the car for the first time.

  - Get: They got the technician to fix the computer.

  - Help: We helped our neighbor (to) carry the groceries.