IBN QAYYIM ACADEMY LITERACY SKILLS PP1 GRADE 9

Part 1

Questions 1–5

For each question, 1–5, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.
Use no more than three words.
Write only the missing words.

Example:

0 This summer I spent my holiday in Spain.

This summer I went on holiday to Spain.

1 The students wrote the music for the school concert.

The music for the school concert …………………… by the students.

[1]

2 There weren’t many people at Jessica’s party.

There were only …………………… people at Jessica’s party.

[1]

3 Most people don’t realise how common computer viruses are.

Computer viruses are …………………… than most people realise.

[1]

4 ‘Let’s go to the cinema on Saturday,’ said Celine.

Celine suggested …………………… to the cinema on Saturday.

[1]

5 I was given this book by my brother for my birthday.

My brother …………………… this book for my birthday.

[1]

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Part 2
Question 6

You are doing a project for homework with your English-speaking friend, Sam.
Write an email to Sam. In your email, you should:

 suggest a topic for the project

 remind Sam when the project needs to be

finished

 invite Sam to your house to finish the project.

Write 35–45 words.

Write the email below.

[10]

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Part 3
Question 7

In your English class, you have been talking about what people should and shouldn’t say to each
other. Your teacher has asked you to write this essay:

‘People should always be completely honest and say exactly what they think.’ What’s your

opinion? Write your essay in 100–120 words in an appropriate style below.

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PART 4
Answer all questions in this part.

8. From the options lettered a-d, choose the one that contains the underlined phonetic
symbol.

a) ewe a) beauty b) cool c) turn d) cook

b) jab a) judge b) news c) zinc d) knight

c) seizure a) match b) pressure c) causal d) pleasure

d) chagrin a) ache b) wash c) chop d) beach

e) clothe a) both b) bathe c) three d) donkey

f) change a) chagrin b) shout c) champaign d) child

g) smoothie a) healthy b) tithe c) wealthy d) kith

h) size a) vase b) kettles c) kiths d) pizza

i) yacht a) why b) yours c) jet d) jug

j) use a) put b) cut c) ewe d) juice (5mks)

9. Fill in the gap with the correct quantifier.

a) There aren’t ……………… car parks in the centre of Lagos.

b) Eating out is expensive here. There aren’t ………… cheap restaurants.

c) Hurry up! We only have ……………….. time before the coach leaves.

d) There are a …………. shops near the university.

e) It is very quiet. There aren’t …………. people here today.

f) We haven’t got ……………. petrol . We need to stop and get some.

g) It costs …………. money to give your children a good education.

h) I spend ............................. my time reading novels.

i) Although he is very ill, he didn’t take ...................... medicine.

j) He is having ................... trouble passing his driving test. (10mks)

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10. Fill in the gap with the appropriate word.

Noun Verb Adjectives

a) Drive Drive .........................

b) Development .................... .........................
c) ................. Accept .........................
d) ................ Demand .........................
e) ................ ..................... Dependable
f) ................. Waste Wasteful

(10mks)

11. Underline the correct word.

a. Neither of the team was/were very strong.

b. Each one of you has/have to attend the match.

c. Either the boys or the teacher is/are wrong.

d. Either he or his brother has/have made the mistake.

e. Neither my parents nor relatives are/were present yesterday at the party.

f. Each of the boys is/are present.

g. Either he or I are/am are mistaken.

h. His briefcase and wallet has/have been lost.

i) Naina goes/go for a walk everyday.

j) Both her books and pen has/have been lost. (10mks)

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12. Fill in the gap with the correct modal verb.

a. We ……………….. take care of one’s parents. (simple expectation)

b. You ................. follow traffic rules? (obligation)

c. ……………….. you show me the road to the market? (request)

d. The teacher …………… ask you to bring the assignment. (possibility)

e. One ………. repay all one’s debts. (simple expectation)

f) It ………….. be difficult to live amidst war. ( seems)

g. I …………. visit the local grocery store soon. (future action)

h. I ……. decorate the hall for the event. (ability)

i) The child ……….. be taken to the hospital immediately. (necessity)

j) …………. you have hot chocolate? (question) (10mks)

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13. Arrange the adjectives in the right order.

i) first, the, female, first five, news analyst, African

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) old, green, antique, really big, car

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
iii) British, woolen, fabulous, suit
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

iv) yellow, silk, adorable, gown, fitted

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..,
v) leather, square, tables, three

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
vi) New, black, boots, leather

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

vii) old, velvet, red, nice, sweater

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

viii) long, expensive, scarf, striped

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ix) tiny, blue, round, eyes

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

x) British, friendly, grey, cat

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

14. Report the following sentences.

i) Ade said, “ I will not go to school tomorrow if the school bus is faulty.”

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) The principal said, “Students who are found wanting in their duties will be dealt with
from now on.”

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii) Ali said, “I will return these books to the library next week.”

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iv) The teacher said, “The sun sets in the west.”

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

v) The new boy asked, “Can I take my luggage in?”

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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