Use the correct word to complete each of the sentences in questions
All except Jane ........................... present yesterday.
is
are
was
were
Use the correct word to complete each of the sentences in questions
When she was filled with anger, she threw a stone ........................... him.
at
up
of
in
Use the correct word to complete each of the sentences in questions
The reporter said the car accident ........................... left twenty people injured.
have
had
did
do
Use the correct word to complete each of the sentences in questions
........................... you tell me who copied or I am calling the class teacher.
Until
Either
Unless
Neither
Use the correct word to complete each of the sentences in questions
That noise is preventing me ........................... sleeping.
from
into
to
on
The top page of a dictionary is shown below. Use it to answer the questions 6 and 7. Which of the words listed in this question will be found on this page of the dictionary?
Pet
Permit
Perfume
Perimeter
The top page of a dictionary is shown below. Which of the words listed in this question will be found on this page of the dictionary?
Perform
perpendicular
period
Pep
Which sentence in questions is correctly punctuated?
"How did you find the book." asked Sarah.
“How did you find the book? asked Sarah"
“How did you find the book. asked Sarah?"
“How did you find the book?" asked Sarah.
Which sentence in questions is correctly punctuated?
Norma bought the following things, a pair of socks a hat and a candy bar.
Norma bought the following things: a pair of socks, a hat and a candy bar.
Norma bought the following things: a pair of socks, a hat, and a candy bar.
Norma bought the following things a pair of socks, a hat, and a candy bar.
Which sentence in questions is correctly punctuated?
Tom's cap and Jim‘s book are on the desk.
Tom‘s cap and Jims’ book are on the desk.
Toms' cap and Jims' book are on the desk.
Toms' cap and Jim‘s book are on the desk.
Which of the sentences in questions correctly reports the one written in bold print?
“Who is John's uncle?" Sarah asked.
Sarah asked who uncle John was.
Sarah asked whose John's uncle is.
Sarah asked John who his uncle is.
Sarah asked who John's uncle was.
Which of the sentences in questions correctly reports the one written in bold print?
“My food is too little,” she said.
She said my food is too little.
She says her food is too little.
She said her food was too little.
She says my food was too little.
Which of the sentences in questions correctly reports the one written in bold print?
“Mpho, who called you here?" my sister asked.
Mpho asked my sister who called him there.
My sister asked Mpho who called him there.
Mpho asked my sister who called him here.
My sister asked who called Mpho here.
Which of the sentences in questions correctly reports the one written in bold print?
“I am leaving tomorrow," said Taelo.
Taelo said I will be leaving tomorrow.
Taelo says i will be leaving tomorrow.
Taelo says that she was leaving the following day.
Taelo said that she would be leaving the following day.
Complete the statements in questions using the correct question tag.
He is not a bully, .................
wasn't he?
isn‘t he?
was he?
is he?
Complete the statements in questions using the correct question tag.
You are not listening to me, ......................
are you?
did you?
aren’t you?
didn't you?
The sentences in questions tell a story when they are arranged in the correct order. Which arrangement shows the correct order of the events?
1. It led to three people dying. 2. There was a collision of two cars. 3. The police are still trying to find out what caused the accident. 4. When the police arrived at the scene, they took the bodies to the hospital.
4 3 2 1
3 1 2 4
2 1 4 3
1 4 3 2
The sentences in questions tell a story when they are arranged in the correct order. Which arrangement shows the correct order of the events?
1. It was the biggest fish he had ever caught. 2. After a long time he felt something on his fishing net. 3. He pulled out the net and found a big fish. 4. Kago was sitting by the river bank the whole morning.
4 2 3 1
4 3 1 2
2 1 3 4
1 4 3 2
Which tense has been used in these question
Mpho sleeps at 8 pm everyday.
Present perfect tense
Simple present tense
Past perfect tense
Simple past tense
Which tense has been used in these question
I went to school by bus.
Simple past tense
Simple present tense
Past continuous tense
Present continuous tense
Which tense has been used in these question
The children will be given food.
Past continuous tense
Simple present tense
Simple past tense
Future tense
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
Adapted from https:/www.thesgruce.com/fun-facts-about-hummingbirds - 387106.
In paragraph 1, hummingbirds are described as the ...........................
most interesting birds.
toughest birds.
fastest birds.
tiniest birds.
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
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The rearing of hummingbirds can promote the production of .............................
coats
straws
energy
speed
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
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What can hummingbirds do which helicopters cannot?
Fly backwards
Hang in the air
Rotate in the air
Fly upside down
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
Adapted from https:/www.thesgruce.com/fun-facts-about-hummingbirds - 387106.
The word ‘these’ in line 15 refers to
wings
helicopters
hummingbirds
rotating blades
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
Adapted from https:/www.thesgruce.com/fun-facts-about-hummingbirds - 387106.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of plants that depend on hummingbirds for pollination?
Their flowers shoot out.
They produce a lot of nectar.
Their flowers lack a pleasant smell.
They have trumpet-shaped flowers.
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
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What would be the most suitable title for this passage?
The fastest flying birds in the world
Birds with good sense of smell
The skillful birds of the world
The rotating birds
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
Adapted from https:/www.thesgruce.com/fun-facts-about-hummingbirds - 387106.
Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?
Helicopters can fly upside down.
Hummingbirds have a poor sense of sight.
Helicopters rotate their blades in one direction.
Hummingbirds are the fastest birds in the world.
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
Adapted from https:/www.thesgruce.com/fun-facts-about-hummingbirds - 387106.
Hummingbirds are able to fly in any direction because they ..........................
get energy from flower nectar.
rotate their wings in circles.
have tough skins.
can move fast.
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
Adapted from https:/www.thesgruce.com/fun-facts-about-hummingbirds - 387106.
What do the following word in these question mean as used in the passage?
Interesting
important
Beautiful
Exciting
Funny
Read the passage below and use it to answer questions.
Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. They move fast and have beautiful colours. The Egyptians used dead hummingbirds‘ beaks for earrings and made coats out of their skins. The skins are tough and pretty. They were also used for ladies‘ jewellery, hat decorations. and artificial flowers in the olden days. The amazing and interesting thing about hummingbirds is their energy, as they can travel long distance without eating or resting. These beautiful creatures beat their wings faster than any other bird. Their hearts also beat up to 1,260 beats per minute and they can burn up 150,000 calories a day.
It is believed that the inventor of helicopters observed hummingbirds when they were flying. Both helicopters and hummingbirds can takeoff, hang in the air, and even fly sideways and backwards. When flying, hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles, which makes them able to fly in any direction. Helicopters on the other hand, rotate their blades in one direction and are unable to fly upside down like hummingbirds sometimes do when attacked.
Although they have quick beating wings, hummingbirds are not the fastest flying birds. These highly skilled birds also have difficulty walking: they can hop a little, but need to use their wings to move, even when they are in the nest. With beaks like swords and tongues like extra—long straws, they get energy from flower nectar. They can visit up to 1000 flowers a day and can remember each one of them. They know how long to wait between the visits so that flowers have time to make more nectar. Hummingbirds also feed on spiders and catch flies while mid-air.
Plants that depend on Hummingbirds for pollination seem especially made for them. Their flowers are trumpet—shaped to allow their long beaks to get in. The flowers shoot out to prevent the bird getting trapped in the leaves and vines. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. Since these flowers lack a pleasant smell, hummingbirds have no other birds to compete with for their pollen. This is because other birds tend to be attracted by a pleasant smell.
Hummingbirds have a good sense of sight which is similar to that of people. They can see all colours that people see. The beauty of these birds lies in their colour. Their feathers have many colours that keep changing depending on the light source and the position of the viewer. These interesting birds can be seen in different places. If you ever see them, be sure of getting a beautiful show in the air.
Adapted from https:/www.thesgruce.com/fun-facts-about-hummingbirds - 387106.
What do the following words in questions mean as used in the passage?
Inventor
Seller
Copier
lmprover
Developer
Which group of words below are all countable nouns?
Egg, cat, coal
Soil, ball, shoe
Water, oil, goat
Table, pen, blanket
Which group of words below are all proper nouns
Mpho, John, cow
Sheep, James, fish
James, Mpho, Peter
John, person. ruler
Read the following instructions and answer questions 34 to 36 What is the smallest amount of medicine that an infant should take?
1 teaspoon
4 teaspoons
1 tablespoon
4 tablespoons
Read the following instructions and answer questions. Why is it important to keep medicine away from children?
To make sure that it is given by adults only
So that they do not take the medicine and lose appetite
So that they do not share the medicine with their friends
To prevent children from taking large amounts of the medicine
Read the following instructions and answer questions. Where should the medicine be stored?
In the kitchen
In a cool place
In a dark place
In the bathroom
Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 37 is ...........................
A
B
C
D
Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 38 is ...........................
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Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 39 is ...........................
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B
C
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Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 40 is ...........................
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B
C
D
Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 41 is ...........................
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B
C
D
Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 42 is ...........................
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B
C
D
Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 43 is ...........................
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Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 44 is ...........................
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Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 45 is ...........................
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C
D
Use the correct word or words to complete the blank spaces in questions
A few days ago, Benny went to'the market. 'He took his donkey with him. On his way, he ..... 37. ...... his friend John. John asked him where he was going. Benny said that he was going to the market because ..... 38 ..... wanted to buy some oranges. When he reached the market, Benny went straight to the orange seller ..... 39 ..... looked at the oranges. The orange seller ..... 40 ...... him if he wanted to buy some oranges. Benny told her that he would like to buy a whole sack. The orange seller was surprised as Benny would normally want ..... 41 ..... small quantity. Benny told her that he wanted a whole sack ....42. ...... it was cheaper to buy than half a bag. Together they loaded the sack ..... 43 ..... the donkey‘s back. Immediately the donkey ran away down the road. This made the orange seller laugh. She told Benny that he ..... 44.... a real problem with the donkey. Benny was really hurt and asked her why she had to be unkind. He went on to tell her that he ..... 45 ..... that she would ever get paid for the oranges. He pointed out that she had made a mistake by selling them to the donkey as donkeys never ..... 46 ..... their debts.
Adapted from Secondary English Project, for Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, Student’s Book Roy Bevan and Neville Grant, Longman 1983.
An answer in the blank space for 46 is ...........................
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Below are dictionary meanings of the word “open”.
What is the correct meaning of the word as used in questions
Everyone in the group was friendly and open-minded.
Meaning 1
Meaning 2
Meaning 3
Meaning 4
Below are dictionary meanings of the word “open”.
What is the correct meaning of the word as used in questions
The door was open, so I went in.
Meaning 4
Meaning 3
Meaning 2
Meaning 1
Below are dictionary meanings of the word “open”.
What is the correct meaning of the word as used in questions
Open your books to page 25.
Meaning 5
Meaning 4
Meaning 3
Meaning 2
Below are dictionary meanings of the word “open”.
What is the correct meaning of the word as used in questions
Is this seat open?
Meaning 2
Meaning 3
Meaning 4
Meaning 5
Below are dictionary meanings of the word “open”.
What is the correct meaning of the word as used in questions
We buy vegetables at the open market.
Meaning 3
Meaning 4
Meaning 5
Meaning 6
Read the story below and use it to answer questions.
Long long ago in the mountains of Marula in Segotlong lived a blacksmith called Modise. He was the son of Matlhoka, a blacksmith famous for the quality of his products. Modise had a beautiful home and a good wife. When Modise‘s wife was one month pregnant, he decided to travel to seek wealth far from home, at Matswereng. There he stayed and worked at his craft, having left his wife alone back home.
At Matswereng, Modise built a hut under a very tall spreading mokoba tree, and there he started making and repairing metal objects. All the local people flocked to him to buy his products because, like his father before him, his work was well known for its quality. His knives and axes were especially needed because they lasted for many years.
Modise was kept busy working on many orders which came in, that he did not find time to visit his pregnant wife. Eight months passed by, during which Modise worked from morning to night without realising that time was passing by. The eight months were long and lonely for his wife. One night, the wife gave birth to a baby boy and she was very happy.
Early in the morning following the birth of the child, a bird called mokowe settled on the tall mokoba tree under which Modise was sitting and began to sing. Modise, who had risen early to work on his many orders. had just started his work when he heard the bird singing. It was so determined that he stopped his work for a moment and listened to it. The bird repeatedly sang the song written below:
Blacksmith don‘t you know you have a son? Sangalala Man your wife gave birth alone Sangalala Happy to be blessed with a baby boy Sangalala
Modise was so surprised at the news and so ashamed of having failed to take care of his good wife. He stopped his work at once, gathered his flock, and started the journey back home to his wife. By this time, he was now a proud owner of many goats. He travelled through the thick forest of Gelelang on his way back home.
On the way, he stopped for advice from a wise old man called Otsile who told him to ask for forgiveness from his wife. When Modise arrived at his home, he did as he was advised by the old man. His wife forgave him and they were united once again. From that day. Modise had a special respect for the bird mokowe. He decided that he would never harm it as it reminded him of how he failed to take care of his wife.
Adapted from Secondarv English Project for Botswana, Lesotho and Swazilland. Students' Book 1 : Roy Bevan and Neville Grant. Longman, 1983.
Who is the main character in the story?
Matlhoka
Mokoba
Modise
Mokowe
Read the story below and use it to answer questions.
Long long ago in the mountains of Marula in Segotlong lived a blacksmith called Modise. He was the son of Matlhoka, a blacksmith famous for the quality of his products. Modise had a beautiful home and a good wife. When Modise‘s wife was one month pregnant, he decided to travel to seek wealth far from home, at Matswereng. There he stayed and worked at his craft, having left his wife alone back home.
At Matswereng, Modise built a hut under a very tall spreading mokoba tree, and there he started making and repairing metal objects. All the local people flocked to him to buy his products because, like his father before him, his work was well known for its quality. His knives and axes were especially needed because they lasted for many years.
Modise was kept busy working on many orders which came in, that he did not find time to visit his pregnant wife. Eight months passed by, during which Modise worked from morning to night without realising that time was passing by. The eight months were long and lonely for his wife. One night, the wife gave birth to a baby boy and she was very happy.
Early in the morning following the birth of the child, a bird called mokowe settled on the tall mokoba tree under which Modise was sitting and began to sing. Modise, who had risen early to work on his many orders. had just started his work when he heard the bird singing. It was so determined that he stopped his work for a moment and listened to it. The bird repeatedly sang the song written below:
Blacksmith don‘t you know you have a son? Sangalala Man your wife gave birth alone Sangalala Happy to be blessed with a baby boy Sangalala
Modise was so surprised at the news and so ashamed of having failed to take care of his good wife. He stopped his work at once, gathered his flock, and started the journey back home to his wife. By this time, he was now a proud owner of many goats. He travelled through the thick forest of Gelelang on his way back home.
On the way, he stopped for advice from a wise old man called Otsile who told him to ask for forgiveness from his wife. When Modise arrived at his home, he did as he was advised by the old man. His wife forgave him and they were united once again. From that day. Modise had a special respect for the bird mokowe. He decided that he would never harm it as it reminded him of how he failed to take care of his wife.
Adapted from Secondarv English Project for Botswana, Lesotho and Swazilland. Students' Book 1 : Roy Bevan and Neville Grant. Longman, 1983.
What was Otsile famous for?
Producing quality products
Making wooden crafts
Practicing forgiveness
Having wisdom
Read the story below and use it to answer questions.
Long long ago in the mountains of Marula in Segotlong lived a blacksmith called Modise. He was the son of Matlhoka, a blacksmith famous for the quality of his products. Modise had a beautiful home and a good wife. When Modise‘s wife was one month pregnant, he decided to travel to seek wealth far from home, at Matswereng. There he stayed and worked at his craft, having left his wife alone back home.
At Matswereng, Modise built a hut under a very tall spreading mokoba tree, and there he started making and repairing metal objects. All the local people flocked to him to buy his products because, like his father before him, his work was well known for its quality. His knives and axes were especially needed because they lasted for many years.
Modise was kept busy working on many orders which came in, that he did not find time to visit his pregnant wife. Eight months passed by, during which Modise worked from morning to night without realising that time was passing by. The eight months were long and lonely for his wife. One night, the wife gave birth to a baby boy and she was very happy.
Early in the morning following the birth of the child, a bird called mokowe settled on the tall mokoba tree under which Modise was sitting and began to sing. Modise, who had risen early to work on his many orders. had just started his work when he heard the bird singing. It was so determined that he stopped his work for a moment and listened to it. The bird repeatedly sang the song written below:
Blacksmith don‘t you know you have a son? Sangalala Man your wife gave birth alone Sangalala Happy to be blessed with a baby boy Sangalala
Modise was so surprised at the news and so ashamed of having failed to take care of his good wife. He stopped his work at once, gathered his flock, and started the journey back home to his wife. By this time, he was now a proud owner of many goats. He travelled through the thick forest of Gelelang on his way back home.
On the way, he stopped for advice from a wise old man called Otsile who told him to ask for forgiveness from his wife. When Modise arrived at his home, he did as he was advised by the old man. His wife forgave him and they were united once again. From that day. Modise had a special respect for the bird mokowe. He decided that he would never harm it as it reminded him of how he failed to take care of his wife.
Adapted from Secondarv English Project for Botswana, Lesotho and Swazilland. Students' Book 1 : Roy Bevan and Neville Grant. Longman, 1983.
Where did Modise go to seek wealth?
Matswereng
Segotlong
Gelelang
Marula
Read the story below and use it to answer questions.
Long long ago in the mountains of Marula in Segotlong lived a blacksmith called Modise. He was the son of Matlhoka, a blacksmith famous for the quality of his products. Modise had a beautiful home and a good wife. When Modise‘s wife was one month pregnant, he decided to travel to seek wealth far from home, at Matswereng. There he stayed and worked at his craft, having left his wife alone back home.
At Matswereng, Modise built a hut under a very tall spreading mokoba tree, and there he started making and repairing metal objects. All the local people flocked to him to buy his products because, like his father before him, his work was well known for its quality. His knives and axes were especially needed because they lasted for many years.
Modise was kept busy working on many orders which came in, that he did not find time to visit his pregnant wife. Eight months passed by, during which Modise worked from morning to night without realising that time was passing by. The eight months were long and lonely for his wife. One night, the wife gave birth to a baby boy and she was very happy.
Early in the morning following the birth of the child, a bird called mokowe settled on the tall mokoba tree under which Modise was sitting and began to sing. Modise, who had risen early to work on his many orders. had just started his work when he heard the bird singing. It was so determined that he stopped his work for a moment and listened to it. The bird repeatedly sang the song written below:
Blacksmith don‘t you know you have a son? Sangalala Man your wife gave birth alone Sangalala Happy to be blessed with a baby boy Sangalala
Modise was so surprised at the news and so ashamed of having failed to take care of his good wife. He stopped his work at once, gathered his flock, and started the journey back home to his wife. By this time, he was now a proud owner of many goats. He travelled through the thick forest of Gelelang on his way back home.
On the way, he stopped for advice from a wise old man called Otsile who told him to ask for forgiveness from his wife. When Modise arrived at his home, he did as he was advised by the old man. His wife forgave him and they were united once again. From that day. Modise had a special respect for the bird mokowe. He decided that he would never harm it as it reminded him of how he failed to take care of his wife.
Adapted from Secondarv English Project for Botswana, Lesotho and Swazilland. Students' Book 1 : Roy Bevan and Neville Grant. Longman, 1983.
Which word describes Modise's wife?
Lazy
Strict
Brave
Hardworking
Read the story below and use it to answer questions.
Long long ago in the mountains of Marula in Segotlong lived a blacksmith called Modise. He was the son of Matlhoka, a blacksmith famous for the quality of his products. Modise had a beautiful home and a good wife. When Modise‘s wife was one month pregnant, he decided to travel to seek wealth far from home, at Matswereng. There he stayed and worked at his craft, having left his wife alone back home.
At Matswereng, Modise built a hut under a very tall spreading mokoba tree, and there he started making and repairing metal objects. All the local people flocked to him to buy his products because, like his father before him, his work was well known for its quality. His knives and axes were especially needed because they lasted for many years.
Modise was kept busy working on many orders which came in, that he did not find time to visit his pregnant wife. Eight months passed by, during which Modise worked from morning to night without realising that time was passing by. The eight months were long and lonely for his wife. One night, the wife gave birth to a baby boy and she was very happy.
Early in the morning following the birth of the child, a bird called mokowe settled on the tall mokoba tree under which Modise was sitting and began to sing. Modise, who had risen early to work on his many orders. had just started his work when he heard the bird singing. It was so determined that he stopped his work for a moment and listened to it. The bird repeatedly sang the song written below:
Blacksmith don‘t you know you have a son? Sangalala Man your wife gave birth alone Sangalala Happy to be blessed with a baby boy Sangalala
Modise was so surprised at the news and so ashamed of having failed to take care of his good wife. He stopped his work at once, gathered his flock, and started the journey back home to his wife. By this time, he was now a proud owner of many goats. He travelled through the thick forest of Gelelang on his way back home.
On the way, he stopped for advice from a wise old man called Otsile who told him to ask for forgiveness from his wife. When Modise arrived at his home, he did as he was advised by the old man. His wife forgave him and they were united once again. From that day. Modise had a special respect for the bird mokowe. He decided that he would never harm it as it reminded him of how he failed to take care of his wife.
Adapted from Secondarv English Project for Botswana, Lesotho and Swazilland. Students' Book 1 : Roy Bevan and Neville Grant. Longman, 1983.
Which word has the same meaning as the word surprised in line 26'?
Sad
Happy
Puzzled
Disappointed
Read the story below and use it to answer questions.
Long long ago in the mountains of Marula in Segotlong lived a blacksmith called Modise. He was the son of Matlhoka, a blacksmith famous for the quality of his products. Modise had a beautiful home and a good wife. When Modise‘s wife was one month pregnant, he decided to travel to seek wealth far from home, at Matswereng. There he stayed and worked at his craft, having left his wife alone back home.
At Matswereng, Modise built a hut under a very tall spreading mokoba tree, and there he started making and repairing metal objects. All the local people flocked to him to buy his products because, like his father before him, his work was well known for its quality. His knives and axes were especially needed because they lasted for many years.
Modise was kept busy working on many orders which came in, that he did not find time to visit his pregnant wife. Eight months passed by, during which Modise worked from morning to night without realising that time was passing by. The eight months were long and lonely for his wife. One night, the wife gave birth to a baby boy and she was very happy.
Early in the morning following the birth of the child, a bird called mokowe settled on the tall mokoba tree under which Modise was sitting and began to sing. Modise, who had risen early to work on his many orders. had just started his work when he heard the bird singing. It was so determined that he stopped his work for a moment and listened to it. The bird repeatedly sang the song written below:
Blacksmith don‘t you know you have a son? Sangalala Man your wife gave birth alone Sangalala Happy to be blessed with a baby boy Sangalala
Modise was so surprised at the news and so ashamed of having failed to take care of his good wife. He stopped his work at once, gathered his flock, and started the journey back home to his wife. By this time, he was now a proud owner of many goats. He travelled through the thick forest of Gelelang on his way back home.
On the way, he stopped for advice from a wise old man called Otsile who told him to ask for forgiveness from his wife. When Modise arrived at his home, he did as he was advised by the old man. His wife forgave him and they were united once again. From that day. Modise had a special respect for the bird mokowe. He decided that he would never harm it as it reminded him of how he failed to take care of his wife.
Adapted from Secondarv English Project for Botswana, Lesotho and Swazilland. Students' Book 1 : Roy Bevan and Neville Grant. Longman, 1983.
In this story there is conflict between
Otsile and Modise.
Modise and his wife.
the people of Segotlong and Modise
Modise and the people of Matswereng.
Read the poem below and use it to answer questions.
With you my friend. I am not alone There is something in your laughter that is warm line 2 Your gentle touch reaches the bone Behind the eyes, to spread like waves line 4 And from such sharing, kindness flows With you my friend. I am not alone line 6 There is something in your laughter that shows love Love that spreads like veld fire line 8 Your laughter has a gentle meaning of its own With you my friend. I am not alone line 10
Adapted from New Horizons by S Dawson, Macmillan.
Which lines in the poem have rhyming words?
Line 9 and 10
Line 5 and 6
Line 3 and 4
Line 1 and 2
Read the poem below and use it to answer questions.
With you my friend. I am not alone There is something in your laughter that is warm line 2 Your gentle touch reaches the bone Behind the eyes, to spread like waves line 4 And from such sharing, kindness flows With you my friend. I am not alone line 6 There is something in your laughter that shows love Love that spreads like veld fire line 8 Your laughter has a gentle meaning of its own With you my friend. I am not alone line 10
Adapted from New Horizons by S Dawson, Macmillan.
Line 8, which reads “Love that spreads like veld fire" is an example of a
tone
simile
rhyme
metaphor
Read the poem below and use it to answer questions.
With you my friend. I am not alone There is something in your laughter that is warm line 2 Your gentle touch reaches the bone Behind the eyes, to spread like waves line 4 And from such sharing, kindness flows With you my friend. I am not alone line 6 There is something in your laughter that shows love Love that spreads like veld fire line 8 Your laughter has a gentle meaning of its own With you my friend. I am not alone line 10
