English 5 First Periodical Exam

Identify from among the words in the sentence the synonym of the underlined compound word. The airfield which is located between two mountains was too small to serve as a landing strip for the jet plane.

• landing strip

• located

• mountains

• between

Identify from among the words in the sentence the synonym of the underlined compound word. The schedule of flights to the city is as tight as the timetable of sea trips.

• city

• schedule

• tight

• trips

Identify from among the words in the sentence the synonym of the underlined compound word. Mario has a new wristwatch which is similar to my two-year old timepiece.

• similar

• new

• timepiece

• has

Identify from among the words in the sentence the synonym of the underlined compound word. Wendy became disheartened when she saw how the low-spirited employees did their jobs after the typhoon.

• became

• jobs

• typhoon

• disheartened

The president was displeased with the activity held. He was _________ with his result.

• Upset

• glad

• satisfied

• happy

Infer the meaning of the unfamiliar clipped words. Mr. Alex Santos is a very kind and respectful person. He is a gent admired by many people around him.

• a man of wealth

• a man of refined manners

• a man of bad manners

• a man with a woman

Infer the meaning of the unfamiliar clipped words. The whole class is going to practice volleyball at the gym.

• a large room for physical exercise and training

• a large room with many books and magazines

• a large room where musical instruments are stored.

• a large room for storing materials / supplies

Put the fruits and vegetables in the fridge to keep it cool and fresh.

• an electric appliance for cleaning clothes.

• an artificially cooled storage space

• a gadget used to send messages

• an electric appliance for cooling a room

What is the meaning of the clipped word used in the sentence?

Annie will be wearing a red dress for their school prom tonight.

• a party at a club

• a formal dance held for a school class

• a gathering during Christmas nights

• a birthday party held at the garden

The two police officers were commanded by the sarge to continue with the operation.

What is the meaning of the clipped word?

• a sergeant in the armed forces or police

• a president of an organization

• a person in charge in a medical operation

• a person in-charge of a school