Jss Students Past Questions And Answers

Here are some past questions and answers for Junior Secondary School (JSS) English, covering Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Essay Writing.

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION (20 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tunde who loved to play football. However, he often neglected his studies. His father warned him about the importance of education, but he did not listen. One day, he had an opportunity to join a football academy, but he was required to pass his school exams. Unfortunately, he failed, and the chance was gone. From that day, Tunde decided to take his studies seriously.

Questions:

1. What was Tunde’s favorite activity?
   Answer: Playing football.
2. What did his father warn him about?
   Answer: The importance of education.
3. Why did Tunde lose the opportunity to join the football academy?
   Answer: Because he failed his school exams.
4. What lesson did Tunde learn?
   Answer: He learned that education is important.
5. Give a suitable title for the passage.
   Answer: “The Importance of Education” or “Tunde’s Lesson.”

SECTION B: GRAMMAR (20 marks)

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences:

1. My father ___ to work every day.
   A) go B) goes C) going D) gone
   Answer: B) goes
2. She ___ a beautiful dress yesterday.
   A) buy B) buys C) bought D) buying
   Answer: C) bought
3. The boy ran ___ the road without looking.
   A) across B) between C) inside D) around
   Answer: A) across
4. Neither of the girls ___ coming to the party.
   A) is B) are C) were D) have
   Answer: A) is
5. We should always be ___ to our parents.
   A) obey B) obeying C) obedient D) obeyed
   Answer: C) obedient

SECTION C: VOCABULARY (20 marks)

Choose the correct synonyms or antonyms for the underlined words:

1. The man was very brave. (Synonym?)
   A) cowardly B) fearless C) weak D) lazy
   Answer: B) fearless
2. She was angry when she heard the news. (Synonym?)
   A) happy B) excited C) furious D) calm
   Answer: C) furious
3. He gave a false statement. (Antonym?)
   A) wrong B) fake C) true D) bad
   Answer: C) true
4. The food was delicious. (Synonym?)
   A) tasty B) sour C) bitter D) bad
   Answer: A) tasty
5. The room was silent. (Antonym?)
   A) quiet B) noisy C) calm D) empty
   Answer: B) noisy

SECTION D: ESSAY WRITING (40 marks)

Write an essay on one of the following topics:

1. My Best Friend
2. A Day I Will Never Forget
3. The Importance of Good Manners
4. Why I Love My School
5. How to Keep Our Environment Clean

Tips for Writing:

• Use clear sentences.
• Give examples.
• Write in paragraphs (Introduction, Body, Conclusion).

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