SS 2 English Language

A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a finite verb, forming part of a sentence, as exemplified by “The referee blew his whistle, and the match stopped.” Clauses are categorized into two types: Independent and Dependent. Independent Clauses, also known as Insubordinate Clauses, express complete thoughts and can stand alone as […]

1. Automobile: A four-wheeled vehicle designed for passenger transportation. 2. Bus: A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically used for public transportation. 3. Train: A connected series of railroad cars pushed or pulled by a locomotive, used for transporting passengers or goods on railways. 4. Subway/Metro: An underground electric railway system in a

This pertains to the process of modifying words by adding prefixes, suffixes, and infixes, resulting in the creation of new words, meanings, and word classes.   Examples (Verbs) Verbs +  “ment”: Enslavement, achievement Management, movement Development   Verbs +  “ion”: Action Conclusion Decision   Verbs + “ation”: Organize = organization Document = documentation Mobilize =

What is an Idiom? An idiom is a combination of words or a phrase whose meaning cannot be inferred from the literal interpretation of its individual components. An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words. These expressions are often culturally specific

Room service allows guests to order food or drinks and have them delivered to their rooms. Bars in hotels are places where guests can enjoy drinks. A brochure is a small piece of paper providing information about local attractions. A continental breakfast is a light morning meal served in a common area, such as a

The vowel sound /I:/ is pronounced as a long sound, while the /I/ sound is short. The contrast between them is illustrated through the following word pairs.   /I:/                                                                    /I/   eat                                                                   it   beat                                                                 bit   seat                                                                  sit   heel                                                                  hill   feel                                                                  fill   seen                                                                 sin   leave                                                                live   wean                                                                win  

A narrative is a portrayal of events and characters fabricated by a writer or speaker for the purpose of advocating or entertaining. Examples encompass various genres such as love stories, detective tales, adventures, and science fiction narratives, among others.   WAEC and NECO assess two types of story writing: A story intended to exemplify a

In this lesson, we’ll delve into the morphophonemic approach to identify stressed syllables. Stress placement is determined by the occurrence and arrangement of vowels (short, long, diphthongs) and consonants in syllables.   Guidelines:   (1) For two-syllable words, simple adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions, stress the first syllable when the second syllable contains a short vowel

Concord refers to the alignment between the subject and the verb in a sentence.   Guidelines When the subject is in the third person and singular, the present verb takes ‘s’ or ‘-es,’ as seen in the example: Monica listens attentively.   For first person, second person, and third person plural subjects, the base form

A dictionary is a reference book that presents a collection of words from a language in alphabetical order, providing explanations of their meanings or offering equivalent words in a foreign language, such as a French-English dictionary.   The typical structure of a standard dictionary includes the following components: Word Entry: This section displays the word

A prepositional phrase is a collection of words that commences with a preposition and concludes with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase, referred to as its complement. Examples: Preposition + Noun He finds himself in a predicament. Place your trust in me.   Preposition + Pronoun Please bear with me. Go after them.   Preposition

Article Structure: Definition, Features, Sample Question, and Outline   An article is a form of written expression intended for publication in school magazines, newspapers, or journals.   Essential Components Heading: A distinctive title is a prerequisite. Introduction: Commence with an introductory paragraph. Body: Incorporate a minimum of three well-developed paragraphs as the core content. In

A prefix serves as a set of letters or syllables that is affixed to the front of a root word, thereby transforming it into a new word with an altered meaning. It acts as a linguistic element contributing to the modification or clarification of the base word. Examples of prefixes and their corresponding meanings, along

Voice refers to whether the individual performing an action appears before or after the action (verb) in a sentence. When the doer precedes the action (verb), the sentence is in the active form, as exemplified by:   “Dairo killed a snake.” (Active voice) Conversely, when the order of the two nouns is reversed in the

Identification and Illustrations: In this instructional session, we will elucidate the morphophonemic method for identifying stressed syllables. Stress placement is ascertained based on the occurrence and arrangement of vowels (short, long, diphthongs) and consonants within syllables.   Guidelines: (1) For two-syllable words such as simple adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions,   Stress the first syllable if