MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

NATIONAL GRADE SIX

MOCK ASSESSMENT # 2

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PAPER 02

MARCH 9, 2023 (a.m.)

Reading Time: 10 minutes

Writing Time: 60 minutes

Read these instructions carefully before you attempt to answer the questions.

1. This paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.

Section A consists of four letter topics.

Section B consists of four composition topics.

Answer one question only, either from Section A or Section B. Each

question is worth 20 marks.

2. You have 60 minutes for writing and 10 minutes for reading. Writing may
begin during the reading time.

3. Write your letter or composition on the pages provided.

4. Ensure that your handwriting is clear.

5. If you have to erase, do so cleanly.

6. Look over your work when you have finished.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

Answer ONE question from Section A OR ONE question from Section B.

SECTION A

In about 120-200 words, write a letter based on the information below.

1. There is an increase in the amount of garbage on the road side and drains in your
community. Write a letter to the Regional Chairman//Mayor/Toshao asking him/her to
remove the garbage. In your letter, state three ways the removal of garbage will
benefit your community.

OR

2. World Literacy Day is approaching. You want to start a reading club in your school.
Write a letter to your headteacher stating three ways this club will be beneficial to the
students.

OR

3. Your friend Tom scored low grades in his end of term examination. You would like to
help him improve his grades. Write a letter inviting him to be part of your study
group. In your letter, explain three ways studying in the group can be beneficial to
Tom.

OR

4. Your class was invited to visit the Iwokrama Rainforest but does not have enough
money to pay for the trip. Write a letter to your class teacher suggesting three ways
how funds can be raised for this visit.

OR

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 Answer ONE question in this section
If you have not answered a question in Section A.

SECTION B

In about 120-200 words, write a composition based on the information below.

5. Write a story that includes the sentence:

“The sudden ringing of the school bell disturbed her thoughts. Susan
grabbed her bag and rushed out of the classroom.”
Give your story a suitable title.

OR

6. Write a story that ends with the following sentence:

“From that day, I decided never to lie again.”
Give your story a suitable title.

OR

7. On your way to the farm, you heard a strange sound, it sounded like an animal in
distress. You went to investigate and could not believe what you were seeing. You
just had to help the poor creature.

Write a story based on the scenario above.

Give your story a suitable title.

OR

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8. Write a story based on the series of pictures below. Give your story a suitable title .

(20 marks)

END OF ASSESSMENT