KINGSTON TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE 11
OCTOBER 2015
ASSESSMENT # 1
CXCENGUSBA
TlME:'80 Minutes
Instruction: Complete all items in Section A and ONE from
Section B.
Section A: Multiple Choice
Synonyms: From the list of alternatives,
underlined word in each sentence.
select the word that is nearest in meaning to the
(1)
The teacher was embarrassed by the brazen attitude of the student who deliberately
disturbed the class on several occasions.
a) wicked
b) derisive
c) impudent
d) docile
(2)
The auditorium was not spacious enough to accommodate the large number of people
who were invited to the ceremony.
a) high
b) safe
c) roomy
d) pleasing
(3)
The angry mob could not be appeased by the Mayor as they marched into the city.
a) satisfied
b) pacified
c) controlled
d) provoked
(4)
The workers completed their task grudgingly because they felt burdened by the
pressures of long, tedious hours of standing.
a) painfully
b) reluctantly
c) willingly
d) silently
(5)
Robert, the pastor's son, was alienated from the group and sent to another class as he
found it difficult to adjust.
a) expelled
b) omitted
c) rejected
d) separated
Sentence Completion: Each sentence below is followed by four words lettered A to D.
Choose the lettered word which best completes each sentence.
(6)
Since the nation has no military might to dominate other nations, each depends on
to preserve it against its enemies.
a) finances
b) supplies
c) allies
d) power
(7)
Though afflictetl by headaches, nausea, and respiratory ailments, TelTYrefused to
allow his
problems to prevent him from working.
a) imaginary
b) physical
c) emotional d) theoretical
(8)
Good teachers know that study habits formed during adolescence stay with a student
for life, so they try to find ways to
a) indulge
b) assist
c) enhance
d) advocate
(9)
Although Karla argues that economic policies in her country are unjust, she does not
________
any possible changes.
a) assume
b) oppose
c) entertain
d) advocate
(10)
If we continue to consume our natural resources without restraint, then very soon they
will be -------a) limitless
b) futile
c) depleted
d) available
Usage: Some of the following sentences are unacceptable because of inappropriate
grammar, idiom or vocabulary. Some sentences are acceptable as they stand. No sentence
contains more than one inappropriate element. Select the one underlined part that you feel
inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter. If the sentence is acceptable as it stands,
choose D.
11) For the past five years the government has strove to improve the quality of life in the country
A
No error
by providing the basic necessities for all its people.
c
B
D
12) People who inhabit the remote rural areas hardly have no access to the amenities located in
A
c
B
the heart of the city.
No error
D
13) The lifestyle of city children is different than that of children in the country because the
A
B
general atmosphere and environment in which they live is different.
c
No error
D
14) Those who advocate the suppression of the Press does not truly believe in the democratic
A
B
ideals enshrined in the constitution.
No error
c
D
15) The priest as well as the members of the congregation, were appalled when the vagrant
A
entered the church and knelt at the altar.
B
c
No en'or
D
Equivalent Sentences: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four options
marked A-D. Select the option which means the same or most nearly means the same as the
original sentence.
16) The Budget speech was undoubtedly
one of the briefest in years.
a) The Budget speech was without a doubt a very brief one.
b) For a long time the Budget speeches have been t~o long.
c) This Budget speech was among the briefest we have had for some time.
d) Undoubtedly, this was one of the briefest Budget speeches ever made.
17) Organizations
tend to flourish when they are serving the immediate needs of their
members.
a) Organizations immediately thrive when they cater to members' needs.
b) Organizations are likely to flourish if they cater to members' needs.
c) If members are given immediate attention organizations are bound to flourish.
d) Membership will increase rapidly if organizations provide a needed service.
18) I do not wish to imply that one painting is necessarily better than the other.
a) I am trying to give the impression that one painting is not as good as the other.
b) I do not think you understand what I have been saying about these paintings.
c) I am not suggesting that one painting is any better than the other .
.' d) It is not necessary for me to tell you which is the better painting.
19) According to local experts, the plant is capable of using almost any material to produce
edible oil.
a) Local experts claim that the plant can use almost any material to make edible oil.
b) It is the view of local experts that edible oil can be extracted from almost any plant.
c) Local experts insist that the plant is capable of producing edible oil from almost any
material.
d) Experts believe that the plant is producing edible oil from almost any material.
20) What struck me so forcibly in the scene was the absence of life.
a) I was hit so forcefully during the quarrel that I felt practically lifeless.
b) Despite the absence of life I was forcibly struck by the scene.
c) The most striking aspect of the scene was the lack of any life.
d) I was suddenly hit by the idea that the scene was lifeless.
Section B: Continuous Writing
Do only ONE task in this section, either a story, persuasive essay or the summary. All
writing must be done on your answer sheets.
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(30 Marks)
(1) School rules violate the personal freedom of students and should be abolished. Write
an essay giving your views on this statement.