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English a paper 1

Created on 13th June 2025

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Grade level: Grade 8th grade

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1. Which of the following is a noun?

Dog

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2. What is the correct punctuation for this sentence? 'Its a lovely day'

It's a lovely day

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3. Identify the simile in the following options.

He is as brave as a lion.

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4. What is the antonym of 'happy'?

Sad

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5. Which of the following pairs are homophones?

Flour - Flower

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6. What is summary writing primarily used for?

To provide a brief overview

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7. What is a key characteristic of persuasive writing?

To argue for a specific point of view

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8. Which of the following is an example of expository writing?

An article explaining how photosynthesis works

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9. Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

Its raining outside.

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10. What is the synonym of 'fast'?

Quick

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11. Which of the following is a noun?

Dog

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12. Identify the correct use of a punctuation mark.

Lets eat, Grandma!

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13. What is a synonym for 'happy'?

Joyful

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14. Which of the following is an example of personification?

The wind whispered through the trees.

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15. What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

Easy

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16. Choose the homophone for 'bare'.

Bear

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17. What part of speech is 'quickly'?

Adverb

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18. Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation?

I love pizza and ice cream.

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19. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

To convince the reader

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20. Which sentence is an example of expository writing?

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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21. Which of the following is a synonym for 'difficult'?

Challenging

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22. What is the antonym of 'love'?

Hate

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23. Choose the correct homophone for 'flower'.

Flour

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24. Identify the correct part of speech: 'beautiful'.

Adjective

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25. What type of writing is used to tell a story?

Narrative

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26. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

I'm going to the store.

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27. What is the purpose of summary writing?

To condense information

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28. What figurative device is used in the phrase 'time flies'?

Metaphor

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29. Which of the following is NOT a part of speech?

Phrase

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30. What is the synonym of 'quick'?

Fast

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31. Choose the correct antonym for 'bright'.

Dim

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32. Which of the following sentences uses a simile?

He is as brave as a lion.

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33. What is the correct homophone for 'pair'?

All of the above

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