MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
LITERACY AND NUMERACY ASSESSMENT (LANA) 2016
YEAR 7 LITERACY ASSESSMENT
(Version 7.1)
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
(An extra 10 minutes is allowed for reading this paper.)
There are sixty questions in this Assessment. Answer all the questions.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Check that your name is printed at the top of your Answer Sheet, and that it is
correct.
2.
On your Answer Sheet, draw a cross in the box next to the letter of the best
answer.
For example, if you select B as your answer, you should draw a cross in the box
next to the letter B.
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3.
C
D
A
B
C
D
If you change your mind again and like your first answer better, shade out your
second answer and tick () your first answer.
For example:
5.
B
If you change your mind, shade out your answer as shown, and place a cross in
the box for your new answer.
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4.
A
33
A
B

C
D
If your cross is too big for the box, or if you draw a circle, your answer will be
marked wrong.
cross is too big
32 A
B
C
circles are not to be used
D
34 A
B
C
D
Your supervisor or teacher can help you with these instructions but will NOT
help you answer the questions.
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1.
2.
Which word is spelt correctly?
A.
carefull
B.
faithfull
C.
helpfull
D.
rainfall
Choose the correct spelling of the word that will complete the sentence below.
When we move our body, we use our _____________.
3.
4.
A.
mascels
B.
mascles
C.
muscles
D.
mussles
Which list of words is in alphabetical order?
A.
free, freely, freedom, freehold
B.
free, freedom, freehold, freely
C.
freely, freehold, freedom, free
D.
free, freedom, freely, freehold
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Once I met a little boy. _______ little boy I met is called John.
5.
A.
A
B.
An
C.
One
D.
The
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
__________ Ram nor Peni came to school today.
A.
Either
B.
Neither
C.
Although
D.
Moreover
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3.
6.
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Mr. Chand had too ________ books to mark so he worked until 11 p.m.
7.
8.
A.
few
B.
many
C.
much
D.
plenty
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
A.
Do sera and john live in lautoka?
B.
Do Sera and John live in lautoka?
C.
Do Sera and John live in Lautoka?
D.
Do Sera And John Live In Lautoka?
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
We need to use natural resources ________ or else we will lose them.
9.
A.
wise
B.
wisely
C.
wiseful
D.
wisefully
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
When Roger went to Nadi, he __________ with his aunt.
10.
A.
stay
B.
stays
C.
stayed
D.
staying
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Let us shake hands __________ one another.
A.
by
B.
on
C.
to
D.
with
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11.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
William __________ a good book from the school library and took it home.
12.
A.
choose
B.
choosed
C.
chose
D.
chosen
Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank.
The boy had __________ a song the previous day.
13.
A.
sang
B.
sing
C.
sung
D.
sings
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The girl, _________ won the oratory contest, is our school prefect.
14.
A.
which
B.
whose
C.
who
D.
whom
Which words correctly complete the sentence?
Meena was ________ tired _________ she couldn’t complete her homework.
15.
A.
too....to
B.
to....too
C.
so....that
D.
such.....that
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
January 12th, 2014, was the __________ day in Alipate’s life.
A.
happy
B.
happier
C.
happiness
D.
happiest
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16.
What is the long form of the underlined word given below?
What’s the name of that island?
17.
A.
What is
B.
What has
C.
What was
D.
What does
What is the correct question tag for the sentence below?
Non-communicable diseases kill many people, __________?
18.
A.
isn’t it
B.
didn’t it
C.
do they
D.
don’t they
Which word has similar meaning to the underlined word?
Actors wear fancy costumes to suit their characters.
19.
A.
cast
B.
characters
C.
clothes
D.
stage
Change the underlined nouns to their feminine forms.
The policeman rewarded the boy who caught the thief.
A.
The policewomen rewarded the boy who caught the thief.
B.
The policewomen rewarded the girl who caught the thief.
C.
The policewoman rewarded the boy who caught the thief.
D.
The policewoman rewarded the girl who caught the thief.
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20.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The girls continued playing netball __________ it was raining heavily.
21.
A.
although
B.
because
C.
for
D.
so
Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.
It is not good to ________ at people while walking down the ________case.
22.
A.
stare / stare
B.
stare / stair
C.
stair / stare
D.
stair / stair
Identify the place which needs a comma (,).
Having finished the notes the children ran out for sports.
A.
23.
24.
B.
C.
D.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A.
“We have won it,” shouted the boys.
B.
“We have won it,” shouted the boys!
C.
“We have won it!” shouted the boys.
D.
“We have won it?” shouted the boys.
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
I went in ______ car.
A.
mom’s
B.
moms
C.
moms’
D.
mom
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25.
26.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A.
The driver was tired and he fell asleep at the wheels.
B.
The driver was tired but he fell asleep at the wheels.
C.
The driver was tired because he fell asleep at the wheels.
D.
The driver was tired although he fell asleep at the wheels.
Which words correctly complete the sentence?
________________, it is important to eat healthy foods.
27.
A.
To live longer
B.
For live longer
C.
Since live longer
D.
Living longer each day
How is this sentence written correctly in reported speech?
“Ram is going to the shop,” said mother.
28.
A.
Mother said that Ram had been going to the shop.
B.
Mother said that Ram was going to the shop.
C.
Mother said that Ram is going to the shop.
D.
Mother said that Ram went to the shop.
Which sentence is correct?
A.
Sara and I are in the team.
B.
Sara and me are in the team.
C.
Me and Sara are in the team.
D.
Sara and myself are in the team.
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29.
What is the correct procedure for Physical Activities?
Procedure for Physical Activities
1. Warm up
2. Play the game
3. Cool down
4. Change into sports uniform
5. Change into school uniform
30.
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
2, 3, 4, 1, 5
C.
3, 4, 1, 2, 5
D.
4, 1, 2, 3, 5
You are at Sarah's House on Second Avenue. Turn right and go straight down
Second Avenue. Turn left on Central Street. Walk till the junction of First Avenue
It's on the left.
Where will you reach if you follow the directions given above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
D
Source: http://esl.wordzila.com
31.
Which of the following would be the best answer to the question below?
When did you come to school?
A.
I came to school at eight o’clock.
B.
I came to school to learn.
C.
I came to school by bus.
D.
I came to school on foot.
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32.
How is this sentence written correctly in direct speech?
Kali said that he was late that morning.
33.
A.
“I am getting late this morning,” said Kali.
B.
“He was late that morning,” said Kali.
C.
“I was late that morning,” said Kali.
D.
“I am late this morning,” said Kali.
Which words correctly complete the sentence?
If I had studied hard, I ___________________my exam.
34.
A.
will not fail
B.
would not failed
C.
could not have failed
D.
would not have failed
What is the correct order of the sentences below to form a paragraph?
1.
2.
3.
4.
35.
36.
He enjoyed the movie.
Sam was alone at home.
It was a cold dark night.
To keep himself busy Sam watched a movie.
A.
1, 2, 3, 4,
B.
2, 4, 3, 1
C.
3, 2, 4, 1
D.
4, 3, 2, 1
The correct salutation to use when writing a job application letter to the Manager
of Dayal’s Road Works Limited is _______________.
A.
Dear Dayal
B.
Dear Manager
C.
Dear Sir/Madam
D.
Dear Sir
If John Smith is your friend, which of the following would you use to greet
him in a personal letter?
A.
Dear Mr. Smith
B.
Dear John
C.
Dear John Smith
D.
Dear Sir
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10.
Use the front cover of a story book below to answer questions 37 – 39.
Illustrated by LOUIS DARLING
Source: en.wikipedia.org
37.
38.
39.
What is the title of the book?
A.
Beverly Cleary
B.
Runaway Ralph
C.
Louis Darling
D.
Scholastic
Who wrote the book?
A.
Beverly Cleary
B.
Runaway Ralph
C.
Louis Darling
D.
Scholastic
Who drew the pictures?
A.
Beverly Cleary
B.
Runaway Ralph
C.
Louis Darling
D.
Scholastic
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11.
Read the poem below and answer questions 40 – 44.
The Mountain Men
My grandfathers came to the mountainside
And they settled there with joy and pride.
The future was bright as they worked and planned
Putting down roots in their native land.
Alma Norman
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
What is the above poem about?
A.
early settlement
B.
grandfather
C.
planting
D.
mountain climbing
The words ‘putting down roots’ mean
A.
moving house.
B.
digging roots.
C.
planting trees.
D.
settling in the country.
Which two words rhyme in the above poem?
A.
mountainside, pride
B.
land, pride
C.
they, their
D.
worked, planned
Who is telling the story in the poem?
A.
Alma Norman
B.
a grandchild
C.
a grandfather
D.
a mountain man
Which word best describes the mountain men?
A.
careless
B.
happy go lucky
C.
well organised
D.
strict
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12.
Read the following passage and answer questions 45 – 50.
Once a thirsty ant crawled to a river bank to have a drink. She fell in and was carried
along by the stream. A dove, who was flying overhead, felt sorry for her and dropped
a small branch into the water. The ant was able to climb onto the branch and float to
the shore. A while later, the ant spotted a man ready to shoot the dove. The ant stung
the man on the foot so that he missed his aim. The dove’s life was saved.
Source: Tiltman Eiske Brown
45.
46.
47.
48.
Who are the two main characters of the story?
A.
the ant and the boy
B.
the ant and the man
C.
the dove and the ant
D.
the dove and the man
What was the problem the ant was facing?
A.
A man was about to shoot her.
B.
She was about to drown.
C.
A dove was about to catch her.
D.
She was thirsty.
Which word best describes the dove’s character?
A.
angry
B.
cunning
C.
kind
D.
rowdy
The man couldn’t shoot because
A.
his gun didn’t work.
B.
he couldn’t shoot well.
C.
he was bitten by the ant.
D.
he was bitten by the dove.
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49.
50.
Where is the story set?
A.
on a tree
B.
in a pool
C.
near a river
D.
near the sea
What is the moral of this story?
A.
A bad workman quarrels with his tools.
B.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C.
One good turn deserves another.
D.
United we stand; divided we fall.
Read the passage below and answer questions 51 – 55.
The Fox and the Goat
Narrator:
Fox:
Narrator:
Goat:
Fox:
Goat:
Narrator:
Goat:
Fox:
Narrator:
Fox:
Goat:
Fox:
Narrator:
Author: Aesop Fable
One hot sunny day, a thirsty fox was walking in the woods, when he saw
a well, and when trying to look inside, he fell in.
Oh, this well is very deep. How will I get out again? … I can´t jump very
high. All I wanted was some water, but not this much!
At that moment, a thirsty goat was passing by and heard a noise coming
from the well.
What are you doing down there, Fox? Did you lose something?
No, Goat, I just wanted to drink some water. I was so thirsty, and this
water is so refreshing. Come down here and taste it for yourself!
Really?
The goat jumped down into the well.
You were right! This water is so sweet and fresh… but, how are we going
to get out from here?
Well, the top of the well is high, but if you stand still I can climb on your
back and jump to the top. As soon as I am out, I will help you to get out
too.
So the goat stood still, fox climbed out, and looked down at the goat.
Thanks for your help Goat. See you soon!
Fox…don´t leave me here! How am I going to get out?
You should have thought about that before going into the well.
Remember what they say, “look before you leap”. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
And the fox ran away.
Source: www.kidsinco.com/2008/08/the-fox-and-the-goat/
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51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
What is the play about?
A.
a clever goat
B.
a cunning fox
C.
a cunning goat
D.
a foolish fox
Who is the narrator?
A.
someone watching what goes on
B.
someone writing the play
C.
someone explaining the play
D.
someone who draws the pictures
The language used in the play is in the form of a
A.
rhyme.
B.
conversation.
C.
poem.
D.
song.
Why did the fox tell the goat to jump inside the well?
A.
The goat was thirsty.
B.
The water was so refreshing.
C.
to help the fox get out of the well
D.
to swim with the fox
What is the best lesson learnt from the play?
A.
Sharing with others.
B.
Learn to trust people.
C.
One bad turn deserves another.
D.
Think before you do something.
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15.
Read the passage below and answer questions 56 – 60.
DID YOU KNOW A SORE THROAT CAN KILL YOU?
Each year, more than 60 Fijians die as a result of Rheumatic Heart Disease - and it
all starts with an untreated sore throat.
If you have a sore throat, it may be caused by a Group A Streptococcal infection,
sometimes called Strep throat. If the infection is not treated, it can cause
Rheumatic Fever - a very serious illness that can cause long term damage to the
heart valves and can lead to early death.
Symptoms of Rheumatic Fever can include sore or swollen joints (knees, elbows,
ankles and wrists), skin rash, fever, tiredness, jerky or uncontrolled movements,
shortness of breath and damage to your heart.
If you get Rheumatic Fever you will need to be admitted to hospital to have your
blood tested and your heart checked. You will also need three or four weekly
antibiotic injections for at least ten years to prevent you from further attacks of
Rheumatic Fever.
You can stop yourself from getting a strep throat by telling your parents when you
have a sore throat, cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and
make sure you wash your hands, particularly after going to the toilet and before
eating.
Source: Ministry of Health, Fiji
56.
57.
According to the passage, what is a major cause of death in Fiji?
A.
drowning
B.
road accidents
C.
sore throats
D.
suicide
What causes a Strep throat?
A.
Group A Streptococcal infection
B.
Rheumatic Fever
C.
Rheumatic Heart Disease
D.
sore throat
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58.
59.
60.
What is one of the symptoms of Rheumatic Fever?
A.
coughing
B.
sneezing
C.
a sore throat
D.
swollen joints
What can cure the infection if you get Rheumatic Fever?
A.
getting admitted to hospital
B.
having your blood tested and your heart checked
C.
washing hands after going to toilet and before eating
D.
taking three or four weekly antibiotic injections for at least ten years
How can you prevent yourself from getting a strep throat?
A.
Wash hands after eating.
B.
Wash hands after going to the toilet and before eating.
C.
Hide from your parents when you have a sore throat.
D.
Do not cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
THE END
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