Health & Grammar Quiz for 9th Grade

While Sarah _______ (sleep) last night, her fitness tracker _______ (show) that she got 8 hours of quality rest.

• was sleeping / showed

• slept / was showing

• was sleeping / was showing

• slept / showed

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'was sleeping / showed' because 'was sleeping' indicates an ongoing action in the past, while 'showed' refers to a completed action of the fitness tracker during that time.

When Tom _______ (prepare) his healthy lunch yesterday, he _______ (cut) his finger.

• was preparing / cut

• prepared / was cutting

• was preparing / was cutting

• prepared / cut

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'was preparing / cut' because 'was preparing' indicates an ongoing action when the incident occurred, while 'cut' is a simple past action that happened suddenly.

Which combination of activities represents a balanced daily routine for a teenager?

• 8 hours of sleep, 3 meals + 2 snacks, 1 hour exercise

• 6 hours of sleep, 2 meals, 30 minutes exercise

• 10 hours of sleep, 2 meals, no exercise

• 7 hours of sleep, 4 meals, 3 hours exercise

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 8 hours of sleep, 3 meals + 2 snacks, and 1 hour of exercise, provides a balanced routine. It ensures adequate rest, nutrition, and physical activity, which are essential for a teenager's health and development.

Yesterday at 3 PM, I _______ (exercise) at the gym while my friend _______ (study) for exams.

• was exercising / was studying

• exercised / studied

• was exercising / studied

• exercised / was studying

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'was exercising / was studying' because both actions were ongoing at the same time in the past, which requires the past continuous tense.

Complete this healthy habit statement: Last week, while I _______ (do) yoga, I _______ (notice) my stress levels decreasing.

• was doing / noticed

• did / was noticing

• was doing / was noticing

• did / noticed

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'was doing / noticed' because 'was doing' indicates an ongoing action in the past, while 'noticed' is a completed action that happened during that time.

When the PE teacher _______ (arrive), the students _______ (stretch) on their mats.

• arrived / were stretching

• was arriving / stretched

• arrived / stretched

• was arriving / were stretching

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'arrived / were stretching' because it indicates that when the PE teacher arrived, the students were already in the process of stretching, showing an ongoing action at that moment.

During a school sports day, Rohan learned about hydration. Which statement about hydration is correct?

• Teens should drink water throughout the day, not just during meals

• It's best to drink large amounts of water only during exercise

• Sports drinks are better than water for daily hydration

• You only need water when you feel thirsty

Answer explanation

The correct statement is that teens should drink water throughout the day, not just during meals. Staying hydrated consistently is important for overall health and helps maintain energy levels.

Read and complete: While Alex _______ (scroll) through social media last night, he _______ (realize) he had spent 3 hours on his phone instead of getting proper rest.

• was scrolling / realized

• scrolled / was realizing

• was scrolling / was realizing

• scrolled / realized

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'was scrolling / realized' because 'was scrolling' indicates an ongoing action in the past, while 'realized' is a completed action that occurred during that time.

Nutrition & Grammar While Maria _______ (eat) breakfast yesterday morning, she _______ (check) the nutrition label and _______ (discover) that her cereal was high in added sugars.

• was eating / checked / discovered ✓

• ate / was checking / discovered

• was eating / was checking / was discovering

• ate / checked / was discovering

Answer explanation

"was eating / checked / discovered" - Ongoing action (eating) with two sequential discoveries

Last weekend, while you _______ (shop) at the supermarket, what healthy food choices _______ (you/make) and why? Write 3 sentences using past simple and past continuous tense to explain your decisions. Include at least one fruit or vegetable, one protein source, and one whole grain.