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
Comprehension Questions from the above Passage;
Why was the weekend at the beginning of the passage a long one?
The weekend was a long one because the previous Friday had been declared a public holiday to mark the nation's independence anniversary.
Comprehension Question of the above Passage;
Why were people hurrying to their places of work?
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.
Comprehension Questions
What was the opinion of the writer about the bus that arrived late that morning?
The writer thought that the bus arrived late that morning because, due to the long weekend, the driver had overslept and got up late.
Comprehension Question
Why did the lady feel offended?
The lady felt offended because she claimed that the man stepped on her toes while people were struggling to get on the bus.
Comprehension Question:
What did the writer feel was responsible for the misbehavior of the lady?
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.
Comprehension Question:
Why was there commotion in the bus?
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.
What is the meaning of 'came round'?
'Came round' means regaining consciousness or waking up after being unconscious.
Explain the meaning of the following:
- Get on the bus: ?
-Fuming with anger: ?
- Get off the bus: ?
- The beating of her life: ?
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.
Using a dictionary, check up and write down the meaning of the following words:
Commotion:
Alight:
Enraged:
irattional:
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.
Practice Exercises
1. Causative Verbs:
- Write sentences using each causative verb with different subjects and actions.
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.