ENGLISH STANDARD VII TEST APRIL,2026

TOPIC: SENTENCE COORDINATORS TIME: 1:30 HOURS | TOTAL MARKS: 50

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (20 MARKS)

Choose the correct letter of the most appropriate answer and write it in the space provided.

1. The students studied very hard; _______, they all passed the examination.A. but B. therefore C. actually D. despite
2. We wanted to go for a picnic, _______ it started raining heavily.A. and B. hence C. but D. thus
3. You must complete your assignment on time; _______, you will be punished.A. otherwise B. in fact C. and D. meanwhile
4. I thought the library was closed, but _______ it was open until late.A. thus B. otherwise C. actually D. hence
5. _______ the loud noise outside, the pupils continued with their discussion.A. However B. Despite C. But D. Therefore
6. My mother was washing the clothes; _______, my sister was cleaning the floor.A. in short B. meanwhile C. actually D. hence
7. The school team practiced every day. _______, they won the trophy.A. Otherwise B. But C. Thus D. Despite
8. He is a very kind man. _______, he helps all the orphans in our village.A. In fact B. However C. Otherwise D. But
9. She didn’t have enough money, _______ she could not buy the textbook.A. and B. hence C. actually D. meanwhile
10. The weather was cold, the food was finished, and we were lost. _______, it was a bad day.A. Actually B. In short C. However D. Otherwise

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SECTION B: MATCHING ITEMS (10 MARKS)

Match the coordinator in Column A with its correct use/meaning in Column B.

Column A	Column B
11. Meanwhile	A. Used to express a result or conclusion.
12. However	B. Used to summarize a long explanation.
13. In short	C. Used to show things happening at the same time.
14. Therefore	D. Used to show a negative result if a condition is not met.
15. Otherwise	E. Used to show contrast or opposition.

ANSWERS:

11. [ ] 12. [ ] 13. [ ] 14. [ ] 15. [ ]

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SECTION C: FILL IN THE BLANKS (20 MARKS)

PART I: Sentence Completion (10 Marks)

Use the alternatives provided in the table below to complete the sentences (16 – 25).

and	thus	in fact	despite	but
otherwise	actually	hence	however	therefore

16. He was feeling very ill; __________, he went to see the doctor.
17. Juma is a good singer __________ a talented dancer.
18. We ran as fast as we could; __________, we missed the train.
19. Please keep the milk in the fridge; __________, it will go bad.
20. The sky is very dark; __________ it is likely to rain soon.
21. I am not angry with you; __________, I am very proud of you.
22. __________ having a leg injury, the athlete finished the race.
23. He broke the school rules; __________ he was suspended.
24. Many people think he is poor, __________ he is a very wealthy man.
25. The plan was well organized; __________, it was a great success.

PART II: Close Passage (10 Marks)

Read the passage below and fill in the blanks (26-30) using the most suitable coordinators from your notes.

Last Saturday, our school organized a trip to the National Park. We woke up very early (26) __________ we did not want to be left behind. (27) __________ our excitement, the bus arrived an hour late. (28) __________, the teacher was checking the attendance list, the driver was packing our bags in the boot. The journey was long and bumpy, (29) __________ we enjoyed seeing the wild animals. We saw lions, elephants, and giraffes. (30) __________, it was the most adventurous day of the year.

ANSWER KEY (FOR TEACHER/ADMIN USE)

Section A:

1. B | 2. C | 3. A | 4. C | 5. B | 6. B | 7. C | 8. A | 9. B | 10. B

Section B:

11. C | 12. E | 13. B | 14. A | 15. D

Section C Part I:

16. therefore | 17. and | 18. however | 19. otherwise | 20. hence/thus | 21. in fact | 22. Despite | 23. thus/hence | 24. actually | 25. therefore

Section C Part II:

26. because/and | 27. Despite | 28. Meanwhile | 29. but | 30. In short