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THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY


EDUCATION 2OI4
(Level 1)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

PAPER 2

TIME: 2 HOURS
Name of Student:

Name of School:

ID Number of School:

Student's Number:
NCSE (LEVEL r) 2014
LANGUAGE ARTS PAPER 2

TABLE NUMBER QUESTION EXAMINER'S MARKER'S TOTAL


NUMBER INITIALS INITIALS MARK

Question I

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Question 3

Q*€stion 4
INSTRUCTIONS

Read the following carefully.

I . This paper consists of TWO (2) sections.

2' In Section I, there are thirty (30) multiple-choice questions. Attempt all questions
and
record your answers on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet provided.

3' Fill in the following information on the Multiple-Choice Answer Sheet using a2HBpencil
only (if this has not been completed already):

a) Name and ID Number of School


b) Name of Student
c) Student's Number
d) Date of Birrh

4' Section [r consists of four (4) topics. You must answer oNE (l) topic in this section.

5. write your answers on the blank pages at the end of the booklet.

6' You should spend approximately 45 minutes on Section


I and 60 minutes on Section II. In
addition, you have r5 minutes to read and pran your
answers.

7 ' write the following on the cover of this test booklet:

a) Name of Student
b) Name of School
c) ID Number of School
d) Student,s Number

8. If you are finished before time is called, go back and check your responses.

NCSE 2014 English Languagc Arls paper 2


NATIONAL CERTTFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION 2014

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS


PAPER 2

SECTION I _ MULTIPLE CHOICE

Suggested Time: 45 minutes

In this section there are 30 questions. For each question, select the correct answer and
shade the letter that corresponds to your answer to that question in the answer sheet
provided.

SPELLING
In the lbllowing sentences (l - 5), one of the underlined words may be spelt incorrectly.
Select the error if there is one. If there is no error, choose D'

L "Practice makes perfect" is a great piece of advice. No error


BC
2. The nieghbour intervened when the stranger approached my mother in the car park. No Error
ABCD
3. The students' absence from the school asembly was obvious. No Error
BC D

4. There are no definite boundries between the apartments and the playground. No Error
ABCI-)
5. During the controvercial football match, there were numerous appeals to the referee.
ABC
No Error
D

GRAMMAR
In the following sentences (6 - f 0), one of the underlined parts may contain a grammatical
error. Select the error. Ifthere is no error, choose D'
6. Have you ask your principal about the formation of the drama club? No Error
ABCD
1. The little girl was sitting beside me when the announcements was made
ABC
on the radio. No Error
D

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8. Either Stacy or Fazal were responsible for the fire in the art room last week. No Error
ABC D

9. Between you and I the barbeque at the school bazaar on Saturday wasn't as good as I had
AB C
hoped. No Error
D
10. Everyone felt that you could q.f come even though you had to complete your assignment.
A B C
No Error
D

PUNCTUATION
In the following sentences (ll - l5), one of the underlined parts may contain an error in
punctuation. Select the letter corresponding to the error. If there is no
error. choose D.

I 1. "Don't do it!" shouted Auntie Rose Ryan's aun!-as he was about to lift the
hot pot with bare
ABC
hands.
No Error
D

12. Sarahs uncle's car was found without its wheels in an old-abandoned
scrap yard. No Error
AB C D

13. [t's clear that these items are for the party; balloons, streamer!,snacks
and a banner.
AB C No Error
D
14' Who's the boy that wasn't on the bus when they traveled
to the science fair? No error
ABC D

15. "I planned a morning walk. an afternoon sleep and dinner with my family but
AB
you spoilt j!-said Granny.
No error
C
D

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COMPREHENSION
Read the following advertisement carefully. For each question there are four answer
options: A, B, C, or D. Choose the option which best answers the questions (16 - 22) that
follow.

H*TGIE IT
GITITtrR LESSSHf,
Wsftt to bs et rfick stcr?

Want tn learn how to play the


guitnr in n LJI{IQUE tff*y?

Just Nrynrxt to R#CK IT?

ttltt {fiSfr,} sfi3 8345


fJsssec Weekdcys dt Weelqeradsl
Fles.dble Hsr.lrsl

Classes auailafole fer differsrt t'1rpm af Euitarg


and fnr .*ll *ges.

Stt Agrs * Si'.JY typc of BsEtsrl

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16. What is the purpose of this advertisement?

A. to advertise that you can become a rock star


B. to advertise that you can learn to play the guitar
C. to convince the reader that the advertisement is true
D. to convince the reader to play the guitar
17. why are the words "Rock It" and "Guitar Lessons', written in large bold letters?

A. to attract more interesting people


B. to attract the attention of readers
C. to make it easier for someone to read it
D. to make the advertisement seem more artistic
18. What does the word,,unique,,imply?

A. alone
B. bizarre
C. strange
D. exceptional
19. what does the expression, "Just want to rock it" suggest to the reader?
A. Classes are open to all rock players.
B. Rock bands are invited to play.
C. Anyone who joins the class can become a rock star.
D. Anyone wanting to enjoy playing rock music is invited.
20. Why are questions used in this advertisement?

A. to add interest to the advertisement


B. to provide an opportunity for answers
C. to appeal to persons who really desire to learn
D. to appeal to persons who really like questions
2r.what very important information is left out of this advertisement?
A. e-mail address
B. location
C. references
D. website
22' why is the image of the guitar player included in
the advertisement?
A. to discourage girls
B. to show it is for men onlv
C. to add visual appeal
D. to show how guitarists look
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Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer, A, B, C or D, for each of
the questions that follow.

When Christopher went out again after breakfast, he found a ladder propped against

the west wall of the house. This, he knew could only mean one thing. On the roof at his parents'

house was a large rain-water tank, big as a swimming pool. lt was not visible from the ground

since it lay below the level of the other roofs in order to gather the rain that had drained off

them. periodically - about once a year - the outlet to the tank became so clogged with fallen
leaves that allthe water had to be bailed out and the inside of the tank scraped and cleaned.
gang of men, bare
For this purpose a thirty-foot ladder was propped against the parapet* and a

footed and armed with buckets, climbed up. They threw the water over the side, clean at first
and then thicker and thicker with rotted leaves, until the ground below looked as if it had been

10 plastered with brown Paint.

It had long been Christopher's ambition to watch this performance from a ringside
seat

- standing, for preference, in the water itself. lt would be even better, of course, if he were
bathe in the tank before it was cleaned. That was the most satisfactory way
of
allowed to
having a bath that he could imagine, particularly as the water, at this
time of day at any rate,

15 would be warm with the morning's sunshine'

Seeing the ladder, Christopher only hesitated long enough to


calculate his chances of

after breakfast, and the


being observed. His parents would be safe indoors, resting as usual
obviously they would not
workmen would soon be going home for their midday meal as well.

start work now, before they went - which gave him at least a couple of hours with the tank to
20 himself.

Adapted ftom Christopher - Geoffiey lhaytot

*Parapet Any low wall along the edge of a balcony, roof or bridge'
-

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23. Why was the water tank not visible from the ground?

A. It could not be seen from the ground.


B. It lay below the level of the other roofs.
C. It lay propped against the west wall of the house.
D. It was at his parents' house which had a large roof.
24. Why was it necessary for the tank to be cleaned?

A. Christopher had bathed in its water.


B. It was clogged with leaves.
C. It was only cleaned periodically.
D. It provided a job for the workers.
25. How often was the tank cleaned?

A. annually
B. daily
C. monthly
D. weekly
26. *... armed with buckets..." (Lines 7 - 8). What literary device is used here?

A. alliteration
B. metaphor
C. onomatopoeia
D. simile
27 . what two characteristics does christopher find appealing about the tank?

A. It was a swimming pool and the water was clean.


B. It was hidden from view and was a swimming pool.
C. No one was around and the water was mysterious.
D. The water was wann and the tank was hidden from view.

28. What conclusions did Christopher come to?

A. The ladder was safe to climb and he had enough time to play in the tank.
B. The ladder gave him access to the tank and no one was around to see him.
C. The ladder meant the gang of men would be back shortly so he had to hurry.
D. The ladder would not be up again, so he had to hurry.

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29. Based on this extract, select the pair of words that best describes Christopher's character.

A. imaginative and daring


B. imaginative and wicked
C. fearless and bold
D. wicked and fearless
30. "...which gave him at least a couple of hours with the tank to himself." (Line l9)
What do you think Christopher plans to do?

A. clean the water of the tank


B. bathe in the water of the tank
C. observe the sights from the rooftop
D. soak up the sunshine from the rooftop

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SECTION II _ WRITING
Suggested Time: 60 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer ONE question only.

Your response to the chosen topic should be approximately 350 words in length.
You must write in Standard English. Dialect may be used in conversation only.

Choose ONE topic from either the PERSUASIVE WRITING or the NARRATIVE
WRITING section.
write your answer on the pages provided at the end of this paper.

PERSUASIVE WRITING

EITHER

l. Your friend is considering dropping out of school because of problems being faced.

Write an essay in which you convince your friend to change his or her mind.

OR

2' Your teacher announced that there will be no class field trips this term because
of problems
faced at the school.

Write an essay in which you convince your teacher to change his or her
mind.

NARRATIVE WRITING

OR

3' As Mahindra looked down from the mango tree, he spotted the pair of muddy
shoes, the
empty lunch box and the punctured football.

Write a story that includes these sentences. Include vivid descriptions that appeal
to the
reader's senses.

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OR

4. The girls opened the door of the Art Room, but what they discovered was not what they had
expected.

Write a story based on this situation. Be sure to include vivid descriptions that appeal to the
reader's senses.

Make sure you:


. write on ONE topic only.
. plan your writing carefully.
. revise the content.
o check for correct grammar and punctuation.
. enjoy the writing of your selected topic!

Plan your writing here

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