Week 4 - JSS2 English language Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What role does religion play in society according to the passage?
Religion influences economic activities
Religion guides ethical and moral principles
Religion promotes urbanization
Religion enhances agricultural practices
How does religion provide meaning to individuals according to the passage?
Through economic activities
Through rituals and ceremonies
Through agricultural practices
Through urbanization
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major world religion in the passage?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Marxism
What challenge does religion face in modern society, similar to post-colonial agriculture?
Decreased interest among youth
Lack of elderly practitioners
Over-reliance on traditional beliefs
Insufficient funding
According to the passage, what is a common factor in religious traditions?
They have no sacred texts
They share the same rituals and ceremonies
They all worship the same deity
They have distinct beliefs and practices
Comprehension questions:
- Who is the main character in the story?
The main character in the story is Chidi, the farmer.
What problem did the main character face and how was it solved?
Chidi faced the problem of a big storm that threatened to destroy his crops. The problem was solved by the eagle, who flew above the storm clouds, saw the storm's direction, and signaled Chidi to move his crops to a safer location.
How did the villagers react after the eagle’s actions?
The villagers hailed the eagle as a hero and thanked it for saving their crops after the eagle's actions. They began to respect the eagle and treated it with kindness.
What is the moral of the story?
The moral of the story is that kindness and friendship can lead to unexpected rewards. Chidi's act of kindness towards the wounded eagle eventually saved his crops from a storm. This story also highlights the importance of respecting all creatures.
Opposite in Meaning:
- In each of the following sentences, there is a word underlined and one gap. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The boredom of life abroad contrasts with the _______of life at home.
excitement
restlessness
rowdiness
enthusiasm