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Final test of 2nd term 2024
William Shakespeare (23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely
regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called
England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works, including
collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of
uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more
often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English
language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. At the age of 18, he married Anne
Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Sometime between 1585
and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner ("sharer") of a playing
company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men after the ascension of King James
VI of Scotland to the English throne. At age 49 (around 1613), he appears to have retired to Stratford, where he
died three years later.
1. After reading the text answer the question correctly. 5mks
a) Illustrate the life of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is
widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He
is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works,
including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other
verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and
are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most
influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
b) Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works
continue to be studied and reinterpreted. Explain why?
Because Shakespeare created some of the most admired plays in Western literature (such as Hamlet
and King Lear being ranked among the world's greatest plays).
II. Grammar
1. Present perfect vs past simple
a) Explain the difference between present simple vs past simple, and give clear examples. 4mks
Use the simple past when the action started in the past, finished in the past, and is not continuing
now. Use the present perfect when the action started in the past and is continuing now. The simple past
tells us that an action happened at a certain time in the past, and is not continuing anymore.
1.1. Choose the correct answer. (past simple vs present perfect) 3mks
1. I’m really hungry. I (haven’t eaten / didn’t eat) yet.
2. They (arrived / have arrived) a week ago.
3. We (have worked / worked) here for three years.
4. They (didn’t recognize / haven’t recognized) me at yesterday’s meeting.
5. Our neighbor (was / has been) in hospital since Friday.
6. (Have you travelled / Did you travel) abroad many times?
2. Adjectives. 4mks
a) Elaborate the definition of adjectives, the uses in positive, comparative as well as superlative. Please
don’t forget the examples.
An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. Adjectives can be used to describe the
qualities of someone or something independently or in comparison to something else. Examples: Adjectives
in a sentence I like old houses.
The positive form is simply the adjective itself. The comparative form is the positive form plus -er. The
superlative form is the positive form plus -est
III. writing
1. Write a composition about science and technology. 4mks
towards life. Over the centuries, there have been new inventions in the field of science and technology
that help in modernizing. Right from connecting with people to using digital products, everything
involves science and technology. In other words, it has made life easy and simple. Moreover, humans
now have to live a simple life. There is modern equipment explored by tech experts to find something
new for the future.
Science and technology have now expanded their wings to medical, education, manufacturing and other
areas. Moreover, they are not limited to cities, but also rural areas for educational purposes. Every day
new technologies keep coming, making life easier and more comfortable.
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