END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION OF GRADE 9
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
Name: …………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………………
Time: 1hour 30minutre
Grade 9
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer the following question below do not leave any question on answer you are to choose four
question from section c but section D, E and F are important there will be an audio in paper you are
to start from anywhere for you chose but please start from section A
Answer all questions.
You should pay attention to punctuation, spelling and handwriting.
Read the message carefully and answer all the question
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Section A
Read the passages below
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Test 7
Kevlar
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Refer to the text to check
your answers when appropriate.
Did you know that there is a fiber that is as flexible and lightweight as nylon yet five times stronger than
steel? Did you know that this fabric is resistant to temperatures higher than 500 degrees Fahrenheit?
Did you know that a woman invented this fiber? This miraculous fabric is called Kevlar and it is used to
make everything from body armor to musical instruments.
The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East. A PolishAmerican
chemist named Stephanie Louise Kwolek was working for DuPont, an American chemical company. She
and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fiber to be used in tires. Lighter tires would
allow vehicles to get better gas mileage, but the tires had to be strong enough to resist the wear and
tear of the road. They had been working on the problem for some time and had little success, until
Kwolek had a breakthrough.
Kwolek and her group were synthesizing or creating fibers to test. During one of the steps in the process,
Kwolek created a milky white solution by mixing two chemicals that were often used in the process.
This solution was usually thrown away, but Kwolek convinced one of the technicians to help her test it.
They were amazed to discover that the fabric that Kwolek had created was not only more durable than
nylon, it was more durable than steel. Kwolek had invented Kevlar.
Kevlar is a remarkable fabric known for its strength and durability. Since its invention it has found its way
into a wide variety of products. Kevlar is used in sporting equipment like bike tires, bowstrings, and
tennis racquets. It is used in musical instruments like drum heads, reeds, and speaker cones. And it is
used in protective gear like motorcycle safety jackets, gloves, and shoes. However, Kevlar is best known
for its ability to stop bullets.
Richard Armellino created the first Kevlar bulletproof vest in 1975. It contained 15 layers of Kevlar,
which could stop handgun and shotgun bullets. The vest also had a steel plate over the heart, which
made the vest strong enough to stop rifle rounds. Vests like Armellino's were quickly picked up by police
forces and it is estimated that by 1990, half of all police officers in America wore bulletproof vests daily.
By 2006 there were over 2,000 documented police vest "saves," or instances where officers were
protected from deadly wounds by wearing bulletproof vests.
Kevlar is an amazing fabric not only for its hardness and durability, but also for its heat resistance.
Because of this it has been used to replace asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is
known for its ability to resist fire. Asbestos can resist temperatures over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. For
this reason it was used in roofs, electrical cables, and brake pads, until people discovered that it causes
cancer and other serious health problems. Kevlar poses no such risks. It is lightweight, flexible, and
resistant to fire. Therefore, it has proven to be a good replacement for asbestos in many cases.
Since its invention in 1964, Kevlar has won its way into our lives. From musical instruments and brake
pads to protective equipment and sporting gear, Kevlar is everywhere. Every day of your life you are
exposed to something that was made better by Kevlar. Who'd have known?
Answer the following question
1. Which of the following is not a product that has been made with Kevlar?
a. Tennis racquets
c. Brake pads
b. Bungee jumping cords
d. Body armor
2. When was the first bulletproof vest invented?
a. 1964
c. 1990
b. 1975
d. 2006
3. For which of the following characteristics is Kevlar known?
a. Heat resistance
c. Durability
b. Strength
d. All of the above
4. Who is credited with inventing Kevlar?
a. Robert Kevlar
c. Stephanie Kwolek
b. Richard Armellino
d. None of the above
5. Which of the following caused the search for a fabric like Kevlar?
a. A shortage in the gasoline supply
c. The need to replace asbestos
b. A desire to protect police officers
d. The want of better musical instruments
6. A vest made of 15 layers of Kevlar with no steel plates could stop all but which of the following
rounds?
a. Handgun rounds
c. Rifle rounds
7. Why did people begin using asbestos in buildings?
b. Shotgun pellets
d. It could stop all of the above
a. It was extremely durable
c. It was poisonous to insects
b. It was very heavy
d. It was resistant to fire
8. According to the article, how many American police officers are estimated to wear bulletproof vests
daily?
a. 1,000
c. Over half
b. 2,000
d. Almost all of them
9. How much stronger is Kevlar than steel?
a. Half as strong
c. Five times as strong
b. As strong
d. 200 times as strong
10. What product was Kwolek trying to improve when she invented Kevlar?
a. Tires
c. Brake pads
b. Milk
d. Armor
Section B
The adverbial phrase answers the same questions as a regular adverb: how/how much,
when, or where.
1. Underline the adverbial phrase. On the line, write the question it answers.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
We expect our grandparents to arrive in about an hour.
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My cousin watches television almost as much as you do.
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The weatherman says it will rain all day.
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Your brother plays soccer better than my brother does.
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Our friend drives on Mondays.
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Gerard and Donna will walk on the footpath.
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The frog jumps through the tall grass.
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Mum combs my hair more gently than Dad does.
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He found his lucky coin in the morning.
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j.
We raced our toy cars on the playground.
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k. Patrick and Anthony were reading their books in the car.
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l. The music teacher played the violin better than her student.
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m. Georgia tried to talk to Ryan underneath the water.
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n. Early in the morning the air is cold and fresh.
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o. Mum will pick us up after school today.
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p. Sue will run on the track at school.
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2. Identify the adjective phrases in the following sentences.
a. Have you ever seen an elephant with a white skin?
b. He was wearing a crown made of gold.
c. There I met a girl with blue eyes.
d. Wild beasts in small cages are a sorry sight.
e. A man with a long beard came to see me.
f. We visited many villages without any inhabitants.
g. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
h. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
i.
He was a young man of great promise.
j.
In a low voice, he narrated the tale of his adventures.
3. Circle all the prepositional phrases in the following sentences.
a. After the movie the group of teenagers went to McDonalds for a burger.
b. Without sugar the blueberries were too sour for the dinner guests.
c. Sally worked from midnight to noon on her science project.
d. Over the river and through the woods to grandfather’s house we go.
e. He ate three boxes of popcorn with butter during the movie.
f.
Despite his fear of water Jack saved the drowning puppy.
g. Janet took her lunch with her to the seminar.
h. At the Country Fair the child with the freckles won the talent contest.
i.
For breakfast she likes bananas with strawberries.
j.
Down the dark alley the cat chased a rat with long whiskers.
k. The police searched throughout the apartment complex for the escaped criminal.
l.
During the summer Gordie fishes under the large oak tree beside Silver Creek.
m. By noon Jimmy decided a nap on the hammock would be nice.
n. Geese live in flocks while cattle live among herds.
o. Around the world music brings together people of all nationalities.
p. He likes movies about war; she prefers movies with a romantic theme.
q. Away from home for the first time Mary wrote numerous letters to her family.
r.
Mud squished beneath her feet as Ann walked through the woods during a rainstorm.
s. The sculptures above the entrance (was, were) designed by a nineteenth century artist.
t. Inside the auditorium a group of dancers (was, were) practicing.
4. Use the words in brackets to complete sentences.
Example:
I wanted to give ___ . (a doll/her) I
wanted to give her a doll.
a. I promissed to deliver ..................................................... . (the parcel/her)
b. We have already shown ............................................................. . (Sam/to/the project)
c. We will write .................................................... . (a letter/John)
d. I can lend ........................................ . (the book/her)
e. They will immediately send ........................................................ . (us/to/an email)
f.
Keep ....................................................... . (the place/her/for)
g. They've bought ......................................................... . (daughter/a flat/their)
h. Show .............................................................. . (him/the room/to)
i.
You should give ............................................................................. . (some flowers/your teacher)
j.
My mum made ......................................................... . (for/a cake/me)
k. We always read ............................................................. . (to/stories/our son)
l.
No problem. I'll bring ....................................... . (you/for/it)
Section C
5. Write a letter to your best friend telling them how much you missed them and you want to
come and visit you must write 150 to 200 words
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