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The BSSEE 2012 English Examination consists of various sections testing grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary. It includes exercises on adjectives, word choice, punctuation, prefixes, and a reading passage about a father-daughter duo participating in a fitness campaign. The examination assesses students' understanding of language and their ability to apply it in context.

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BSSEE 2012 English Pages 1 to 10

The BSSEE 2012 English Examination consists of various sections testing grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary. It includes exercises on adjectives, word choice, punctuation, prefixes, and a reading passage about a father-daughter duo participating in a fitness campaign. The examination assesses students' understanding of language and their ability to apply it in context.

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BSSEE 2012 English Examination (Pages 1–10)

Page 1
SECTION A

I. Write the CORRECT form of the adjective in brackets to complete EACH sentence. You
MUST spell correctly.

Example: Meisha is the (short) shorter of the two sisters.


Now complete these:

1. Mark thinks that Sir Garfield Sobers is the (great) __________ cricketer.
2. Cathy said she carried the (light) __________ of the two packages.
3. The costumes were (colourful) __________ this year than last year.
4. The farmers said that the weather was the (bad) __________ they had experienced.

II. In EACH sentence there are two words in brackets. UNDERLINE the one that correctly
completes EACH sentence.

Example: The (weather / whether) in Speightstown was very good.


Now complete these:

5. The (hole / whole) class was treated to lunch.


6. Liz felt a sharp (pain / pane) when she twisted her ankle.
7. Visitors always (stare / stair) at the beautiful valley.
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VIII. Read the conversation below carefully and then answer the questions which follow.

Susan and her mother, Mary, were jogging along a street one Monday evening.

Susan: Mum, look at that big dog over there. Shouldn’t we turn back?
Mum: No, just be careful and don’t bother it. It is a stray dog and should not harm you, if you
leave it alone.
Susan: Stray dog, Mum? So, does that mean that it does not have a collar or something?
Mum: Yes, and it does not have anyone to take care of it. All dogs in Barbados are supposed
to be licensed and kept off the streets by their owners. However, some owners leave their
dogs to roam.
Susan: That is just awful! Mum, what can we do about these stray dogs?
Mum: Well, when we see stray dogs, we can call the Animal Control Unit and they will come
to collect the dogs and take them to the pound. Fortunately, some of them are placed in
good homes.
Susan: That is great, Mum. But shouldn't we still try to reduce the number of stray dogs?
Mum: Of course! We can take care of our dogs and prevent them from having too many
unwanted puppies and encourage our friends to do the same.
Susan: Mum, I think I am going to do just that. Let’s walk faster; I want to call my friends.
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The following questions are about the conversation that you have just read. Circle the
CAPITAL LETTER beside the word or phrase that gives the BEST answer to EACH question.

8. Susan and her mother had this conversation while


A. jogging. B. at home. C. looking for dogs. D. roaming the streets.

9. According to the conversation, dogs roam because they are


A. bored. B. well fed. C. neglected. D. dangerous.

10. It is suggested that the role of the Animal Control Unit is to


A. feed the stray dogs.
B. have stray dogs trained.
C. punish stray dog owners.
D. reduce the stray dog population.

11. What part of speech is the word “bother” (line 3)?


A. Verb B. Noun C. Adjective D. Preposition
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12. The expression “placed in good homes” (line 16) suggests that the dogs are
A. bought. B. adopted. C. ignored. D. borrowed.

13. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is TRUE?


A. Stray dogs often attack people.
B. Dogs do not have to be licensed.
C. Some persons do not take care of their dogs.
D. Dogs cannot be prevented from straying.

14. When Susan says “I think I am going to do just that” (line 22), she is MOST likely
referring to
A. speeding up.
B. doing a chore at home.
C. getting away from the stray dog.
D. encouraging her friends to take care of their pets.

15. The MOST suitable title for this conversation is


A. Dog Owners.
B. An Evening Jog.
C. Animal Control Unit.
D. Stray Dogs – The Real Problem.
Page 5
V. In EACH sentence below there are two words in brackets. UNDERLINE the word in
brackets that correctly completes EACH sentence.

Example: The dog (wags / wag) his tail when he sees his master.

Now complete these:

21. Tim (prepare / prepares) delicious meals.


22. Shanna (buys / buy) lunch every Friday.
23. Each of the boys (has / have) a book to read.
24. Nobody (know / knows) where the money is hidden.
25. Tom, as well as Fred, (rise / rises) early in the morning.
Page 6
VI. A punctuation mark is missing from EACH of the following sentences.

For EACH sentence insert the MOST suitable punctuation mark from one of the boxes below.
Do NOT rewrite the sentence.

Use a punctuation mark once only.


-.,?":!

Example: Is reading an enjoyable pastime


The correct response is: Is reading an enjoyable pastime?

Now do these:

26. His brother-in-law took him to the airport


27. "Have you seen my bag asked Juanita
28. Joanna's father is from Jamaica
29. You need to pack the following items for the trip shoes, shorts, shirts and water
30. Mr Stephens the teacher, praised the students
Page 7
VII. Here are some prefixes:

im- re- un- mis- dis- il-

Choose the correct prefix from the box and write it before each underlined word. Use a
prefix once only.

Example: It is __________ proper to attend a party to which you are not invited.
Correct response: It is **improper** to attend a party to which you are not invited.

Now do these:

31. Joyce __________ behaved so she was kept at home.


32. The judge decided to __________ view the evidence presented.
33. The patient was __________ charged from the hospital.
34. The children were __________ certain about the time of the party.
35. The heavy box is __________ moveable.
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VIII. FIVE words are needed to complete the following passage. Choose the MOST SUITABLE
words from the list below and write them in the spaces provided.

A. expose B. pattern C. opportunity D. purchase E. socialising F. products G. present

BMEX is an exhibition of __________ and services. It lasts for __________ four days and many
persons visit it.
It is an opportunity to __________ the public to goods and services which they can __________.
It is an occasion for learning and also for __________.
Page 9
IX. Read the passage below carefully and then answer the questions which follow.

Joy noticed that lately her father seemed to be worried whenever he looked into the mirror.
She would laugh and tell him that he needed exercise because he was gaining too much
weight. One day, he told her that he was going to the very first Get Moving Campaign which
was to be held at the Prime Minister’s residence. Joy said that she would like to join her
father and he agreed to take her.

When they arrived, Joy was amazed to see hundreds of adults and children taking part in
many activities. Joy and her father walked around and watched as the participants worked
up a sweat while doing the exercises. These ranged from traditional to modern forms of
exercise, dance and games. Joy was particularly attracted by the dance area and many
participants laughed heartily and appeared to be having a wonderful time. During the
course of the event, she took part in hop-scotch, skipping and the nature walk, while her
father enjoyed line dancing, aerobics and road tennis.

While exercising, Joy overheard one of the organizers explaining to a reporter the aim of the
campaign. He said they were highlighting the range of activities available to participants
and allowing them to become involved in those which they preferred. The organizer also
said that other activities would be incorporated in the future. Moreover, communities
across the island would be made responsible for the continuation of the programme,
instead of those persons who had introduced the campaign.

Joy looked forward to having some of these activities held in her community, especially for
her father who had really enjoyed himself and needed exercise.

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