TEST CODE I'4'ZIEI'ZI

FORM SE,NaOOT MARCH 2OO7

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

TRINIDADAND TOBAGO
SECONDARY ENTRAI{CE ASSE SSMENT
LAIIGUAGEARTS
N9 22366
75 minutes
N I 22366

DO NOT WRITE IN TIIIS SPACE

SECTION SCORE MARIGR
I INITIALS PRIMARY
A SCHOOL:
B
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CENTRE NUMBER:

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READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUC-
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TIONS CAREFULLY.
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SECTION SCORE MARKER I This test is divided into THREE
sections.
II INITIALS
A 2 Make sure that you read the directions
B before you start to work on any section.
C
3 Write all your answers in this test
D booklet.

SECTION
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4 DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET
UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
III INITIALS
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Directions for the Lansuase Arts Test

This test has THREE sections with a total of 50 test items.

SECTION ltras 22 questions (Questions I 22).

SECTION II has 13 questions (Questions 23 - 35)

SECTION III has 15 questions (Questions 36 50).

You have 75 minutes for this test.

For each part of the test, there will be a different set of instructions.
Read the instructions carefully before attempting to answer the
questions.

Read each question carefully before attempting to answer it.

Answer all questions.

Work carefully but do not spend too much time on any question.

DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTIONI - GRAMMARSKILLS

A.

Complete the sentences by changing the nouns in brackets to the plural form'

EXAMPLE: Cherries are rich in Vitamin C

(Cherry)

Now do these:

1. That new book contains many exciting adventure

(story)

2. The of many sick children are being saved by the

(ife)
new drugs

3. By age ten Maya had lost her temporary

(tooth)

Complete the sentences by choosing the correct pronoun from the brackets'

EXAMPLE: Peter, Shena and he went to the Park.

(he / him)

Now do these:

4. Mummy gave mY brother and some grapes to share.

(I / me)

5. Kyle and are taking Part in the next race.

(she / her)

6. Mrs. Ram is a teacher we respect.

(who / whom)

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Write the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the following sentences.

EXAMPLE: We had waited for several minutes before he came

(wait)

Now do these:

7 . The water in the river has to a dangerous level.

(rise)

8. The workmen are pipes along the street.

(lav)

9. The ball was with such force it sailed out of the ground
(strike)

write the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the following sentences.

EXAMPLE: That boy goes to the cinema every week.

(go / goes)

Now do these:

10. Each of the players hard to score.

(try / tries)

11. The coach, as well as the manager of the team, practice

every Saturday. (attend / attends)

12. All the children exceptme water after playing at lunchtime.

(drink / drinks)

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Write the correct form of the adverb in brackets to complete the following sentences.

EXAMPLE: Kerron worked more ckly than his sister

(quickly)

Now do these:

13. The choir sang in the morning than in the aftemoon.

(loudly)

14. Which car travelled , the Lancer or the Mazda?

(fast)

15. The judges will choose the student who performs of the
five finalists. (good)

Combine EACH pair of sentences into ONE sentence by using the MOST suitable
conjunction from the list below.

Use a conjunction ONCE only.

until so when and

EXAMPLE: I play the piano. My brother plays the violin.

I play the piano and my brother plays the violin.

Now do these:

16. Ramesh always brushes his teeth. He eats sweet snacks.

17. The driver was asked to move his car. The ambulance could get to the crash scene.

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G.

Underline the preposition in EACH of the following sentences.

EXAMPLE: Standing opposite the store was a large and noisy crowd

Now do these:

18. As she walked into the room, the noise decreased and then suddenly died out

lg. The excuse which he gave the teacher this moming was beyond belief'

H.

Rewrite the following sentences using direct speech.

EXAMPLE: The boy boasted that he had two pencils

"I have two pencils," boasted the boy'
OR
The boy boasted, "I have two pencils."

NOTE: Do NOT write the answer in both ways-

Now do these:

20. Lynn asked ifl wanted to see the prize she won'

21. Shastri shouted that he had not taken my eraser

22. The secretary informed us that she did not think Mr. Lee was available then.

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SECTIONII - VOCABULARY/ SPELLING/PUNCTUATION

A.

In EACII of the following sentences there is a word underlined. For EACII underlined
word, write another word that is similar in meaning.

EXAMPLE: I am not scared by your ghost stories.

I am not frigh tened by your ghost stories.

Now do these:

23. Her greatest ambition is to compete in the Olympic Games one day

24. The fireman was awarded a medal for his gallantry in rescuing the trapped child.

B.

In the spaces below, write the APPROPRIATE form of the word in GAPITAL LETTERS
to correctly complete EACH sentence. Remember to spell correctly.

EXAMPLE: YOUTH The team was led by a youlhfiI captain.

Now do these:

25. IMAGINE Grandfather related some

stories about Papa Bois.

26. LOYAL Mr. Singh served his emPloyer

until he retired.

27. DISCONNECT Persons who {id not pay their bills were worried about possible

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Underline the word in the brackets that correctly completes EACII sentence.

EXAMPLE: Everyone admired the (site / sight) for the new stadium.

Now do these:

28. Stubbom children seldom listen to (advise / advice).

29. We will picnic at the beach (weather / whether) it rains or not.

30. Before leaving for the examination, make swe that you have all your
(stationery / stationary).

Insert the TWO missing punctuation marks to correctly complete EACH of the following
sentences. YOU DO NOT NEED TO REWRITE YOUR SENTENCE.

EXAMPLE: The babys bottle fell to the f loor

The baby's bottle fell to the f loor

Now do these:

31. The tibrarian whispered sharply " Be quiet"

32. Rhondas teacher asked her why she was late for class
33. Dinesh put the following gear into his bag helmet
pads and gloves.
34. Dwight Yorke the c aptain of the team scored the only
goal of the match.
35. "Dont come into the house with muddy shoes please."

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SECTION III - COMPREHENSION

A

Read the passage below carefully, then answer the questions that are based on it. use
complete sentences, correct grammar and spelling.

Porpoises and dolphins are both large, sleekJooking sea animals

and they are related to the whale. Porpoises are smaller and measure
up to abouttwo metres in length and weigh no more than 100 kilograms.
They have rounded snouts which are blunt.

5 Dolphins on the other hand are larger. They grow up to 3 metres

long and can weigh about 270 kilograms. The very largest dolphins
are called killer whales even though they are not whales. Killer whales
can be l0 metres long and weigh 10 000 kilograms. The dolphin's
snout is pointed and looks like a bird's beak.

l0 A closer look at both the porpoise and the dolphin's teeth, would
show that the former's teeth are flat at the bottom and are used to
grab the small fish they eat. Then they swallow the frsh whole' The
dolphin's teeth on the other hand, look like the bottoms of icecream
cones. They eat much the same food as porpoises, and they don't
l5 chew their food either.

Porpoises and dolphins can be found close to ocean coasts'

However, some dolphins swim in fresh waters of large rivers and lakes
in Asia and South America.

36. Write TWO ways in which porpoises and dolphins are similar'

37 . Which animal is referred to by the words "the former" in line I I ?

38. State THREE differences between the dolphin and the porpoise'

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39. (a) Based on the passage, which animal is likely to be more dangerous to encounter?

(b) Give a reason for your answer.

40. Describe fully how the porpoise feeds

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Readthepoembelowcarefullyandanswerthequestionsthatrrebasedonit.Usecomplete
sentences' correct grammar and spelling'

It was a daY
All blue and lifting white'
When I went into the fields with Frank
To fly my kite'

5 The wind tugged at the kite to take it

Untethered, toss and break it;
But Frank held fast, and I
Walked with him admiringlY'

We tailed the kite

l0 While the wind flapped its purple face
And yellow head.
"Let go!" Frank cried, and I let go'

Watching the kite rise into the blue

Lifting its head against the white,
l5 Against the sun
Against the height.

Shivering there
In that fine air
As we below shivered with delight
20 And fear.
John Freernan
Adapted

that there was a smrggle between the

41. Write THREE lines in the poem which suggest
wind and the kite

42. Why did the person in the poemadmire Frank?

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43. Why did Frank shout "let go" in line 12?

44. What do the words "the blue" and "the white- in lines 13 and 14 refer to?

4s. (a) state the TWO different feelings experienced by Frank and the writer while
flying the kite.

(b) Give ONE reason for EACH of these feelings'

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Study carefully the advertisement below and answer the questions based on it. Use complete
sentences, correct grammar and spelling.

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For as little as $5 per book your children can:

. enjoy reading
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We have NEW series!

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Health and SafetY
Poetry and Drama
Adventure and MYstery
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Telephone: 276-40ll E-mail: cheapbooks@yahoo'com

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46. According to the advertisement, what are THREE benefits children catr get from buying
books?

47. Besides offering the new books, what is being done by the bookstore to encourage
children to buy books there?

48. Why are the words "NEW' and "FREE' written in capitals in the advertisement?

49. What are TWO ways of contacting the bookstore mentioned in the advertisement?

s0. (a) State what other information is needed in the advertisement to allow customers
to "come in".

(b) Explain why this information is important.

END OFTEST

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