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week Seven- SPEECH WORK - Contrasting /f/ and /v/; /s/ and /z/, comprehension passage , Grammer - direct speech - JSS2 English language Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11

Select the word with the /z/ sound.

A

sip
   

B

gaze
   

C

hiss

D

fast

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12

Which word contains the sound /z/?

A

soap

B

see

C

prize

D

suit

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13

Which of these sounds is voiced, /s/ or /z/?

A

/s/

B

/z/

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14

What does direct speech provide?

A

A summary of the speaker's words.

B

The speaker's actual words, quoted exactly.

C

A description of the speaker's emotions.

D

A paraphrase of the speaker's message.

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15

In direct speech, what must the words spoken by the speaker be enclosed within?

A

Parentheses

B

Square brackets

C

Quotation marks or speech marks

D

Angle brackets

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16

Which of the following is NOT a common reporting verb used to introduce direct speech?

A

Said

B

Asked

C

Whispered

D

Replied

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17

Which of the following is NOT a common reporting verb used to introduce direct speech?

A

Said

B

Asked

C

Whispered

D

Replied

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18

How is direct speech commonly represented in literature?

A

Through a summary of the speaker's words.

B

By paraphrasing the speaker's message.

C

By quoting the exact words spoken by characters.

D

By describing the speaker's emotions.

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19

Which of the following is an example of a reporting verb placed after the spoken words?

A

"There is nothing we can do about it," Monica stated.

B

"I am going to catch a fish," the fisherman said.

C

"We’ll just have to seek assistance," Monica remarked.

D

"Protect our country," the commander ordered.

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20

How are interrogative sentences (questions) presented in direct speech?

A

Enclosed in quotation marks

B

Without any punctuation

C

With exclamation marks

D

With question marks

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